Notification of Data Security Incident [11 March 2025] On or around April 30, 2024, Legal Aid of Western Missouri (“Legal Aid”), became aware of unauthorized activity on their computer network and immediately began investigating with the assistance of third-party computer forensic specialists. The investigation determined that certain data was accessed by an unauthorized party between…
Have you ever thought about becoming a Legal Aid monthly donor? Now’s the perfect time to take the leap with our special Giving Tuesday offer! When you sign up to give monthly between now and midnight on Dec. 3, 2024, we’ll send you an official Legal Aid mug to show off your support! Giving Tuesday…
Legal Aid of Western Missouri held their Birthday Party with a Purpose on October 17th at the Boulevard Brewing Company. More than 120 supporters, community leaders, staff members, and volunteer attorneys gathered to celebrate six decades of providing legal services to vulnterable individuals with low incomes. For the past 60 years, Legal Aid has been…
2022 Donations & 2020-22 Pledges DEFENDERS OF JUSTICE Defenders of Justice are the law firms that donated at the $325 per attorney level each year of our 2020-2022 Justice for All Bar Campaign. Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP 3-year pledge of $268,125 Stinson, LLP 3-year pledge of $136,500 Spencer Fane, LLP 3-year pledge of $62,400…
Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Urban Homesteading Program FAQ Preguntas frecuentes sobre el programa Urban Homesteading de Legal Aid of Western Missouri What is the Urban Homesteading Program? ¿Qué es el Programa (Urban Homesteading)? A program for individuals who have the skills and resources available to rehabilitate an abandoned house through a partnership with…
Urban homesteading is a unique opportunity for individuals with construction skills and/or experience in home repair to acquire and rehab homes in poor condition. Eligible properties are truly abandoned and cannot be purchased or otherwise acquired. The houses must be 1. Vacant for at least six months continuously; 2. Delinquent on taxes for at least two…
We feel safer when we think domestic violence happens somewhere else to someone else. In reality domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. IT’S NOT JUST PUNCHES & BLACK EYES Domestic violence is best understood as a pattern of abusive behaviors – including physical, sexual, and psychological…
Carmen contacted Legal Aid after she was served with a summons in a credit card collection case. Carmen, an elderly widow with significant health problems, was scheduled for cancer surgery the following week. She was afraid that she would return from the hospital and her mobile home would be taken away from her because of…
Karen is a high school senior and a very serious student. Last year, she frequently missed school, lost weight and made multiple emergency room visits. When Migrant Farmworker Project (MFP) learned of Karen’s problems, staff obtained a referral for her to be seen at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Her kidney was so enlarged by that time…
Anne, who is elderly and in poor health, received a hand-written note from an investment company offering to buy her home. Anne had considered selling her house because of her concern that she may not be able keep up with the maintenance. She called the investment company and scheduled an appointment. The next day, two…
