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Happy Holidays from Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles! 🎁
P.S. Cast your vote—who won the holiday sweater contest? (From left: Silvia, Jeff, Kevin, or Alyson!)
P.S. Cast your vote—who won the holiday sweater contest? (From left: Silvia, Jeff, Kevin, or Alyson!)
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Happy Holidays from Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles! 🎁
P.S. Cast your vote—who won the holiday sweater contest? (From left: Silvia, Jeff, Kevin, or Alyson!)
P.S. Cast your vote—who won the holiday sweater contest? (From left: Silvia, Jeff, Kevin, or Alyson!)
Oscar was injured while protecting children from an attacker. Through LAFLA's medical-legal partnerships, our advocates were there to help him secure his immigration status. Today, Oscar continues to give back as a caregiver for people with disabilities. Support this work at www.lafla.org/support. 💙
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Oscar was injured while protecting children from an attacker. Through LAFLA's medical-legal partnerships, our advocates were there to help him secure his immigration status. Today, Oscar continues to give back as a caregiver for people with disabilities. Support this work at www.lafla.org/support. 💙
All LAFLA offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. All services will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
You can still apply for help online at and we will get back to you after the break. Visit www.lafla.org to learn more and get help.
You can still apply for help online at and we will get back to you after the break. Visit www.lafla.org to learn more and get help.
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
All LAFLA offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. All services will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
You can still apply for help online at and we will get back to you after the break. Visit www.lafla.org to learn more and get help.
You can still apply for help online at and we will get back to you after the break. Visit www.lafla.org to learn more and get help.
On December 17, L.A. County will open applications for financial assistance due to recent emergencies, including the 2025 Wildfires. Join our free Zoom workshops to learn how tenants can partner with their landlords to apply. Register at lafla.org/fires.
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On December 17, L.A. County will open applications for financial assistance due to recent emergencies, including the 2025 Wildfires. Join our free Zoom workshops to learn how tenants can partner with their landlords to apply. Register at lafla.org/fires.
💰Over 1.6 million people in Los Angeles are carrying $70.7 billion in student debt—and many are on the brink of default. This week, LAFLA joined local organizations and community members to confront the crisis and explore solutions for families to stay financially stable.
December 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💰Over 1.6 million people in Los Angeles are carrying $70.7 billion in student debt—and many are on the brink of default. This week, LAFLA joined local organizations and community members to confront the crisis and explore solutions for families to stay financially stable.
If you and your family are concerned about your rights and protections as immigrants during and after a disaster, join this free virtual workshop for practical steps to stay safe and prepared.
🗓️Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻On Zoom
📌Visit www.lafla.org/fires to register.
🗓️Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻On Zoom
📌Visit www.lafla.org/fires to register.
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If you and your family are concerned about your rights and protections as immigrants during and after a disaster, join this free virtual workshop for practical steps to stay safe and prepared.
🗓️Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻On Zoom
📌Visit www.lafla.org/fires to register.
🗓️Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻On Zoom
📌Visit www.lafla.org/fires to register.
Si usted y su familia tienen inquietudes sobre sus derechos y protecciones como inmigrantes durante y después de un desastre, participen en este taller virtual gratuito para conocer medidas prácticas para mantenerse seguros y preparados.
🗓️Jueves 11 de diciembre | 5 – 7 PM
📌www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️Jueves 11 de diciembre | 5 – 7 PM
📌www.lafla.org/fires
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Si usted y su familia tienen inquietudes sobre sus derechos y protecciones como inmigrantes durante y después de un desastre, participen en este taller virtual gratuito para conocer medidas prácticas para mantenerse seguros y preparados.
🗓️Jueves 11 de diciembre | 5 – 7 PM
📌www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️Jueves 11 de diciembre | 5 – 7 PM
📌www.lafla.org/fires
Si usted ha sido afectado por los incendios en Los Ángeles, acompáñenos a nuestra próxima Clínica Legal de Asistencia en Casos de Desastre en Altadena para ayudarle con el proceso de recuperación.
🗓️ Miercoles, 10 de diciembre | 3 – 6 PM
📍 2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
📌 www.lafla.org/fires.
🗓️ Miercoles, 10 de diciembre | 3 – 6 PM
📍 2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
📌 www.lafla.org/fires.
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Si usted ha sido afectado por los incendios en Los Ángeles, acompáñenos a nuestra próxima Clínica Legal de Asistencia en Casos de Desastre en Altadena para ayudarle con el proceso de recuperación.
🗓️ Miercoles, 10 de diciembre | 3 – 6 PM
📍 2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
📌 www.lafla.org/fires.
🗓️ Miercoles, 10 de diciembre | 3 – 6 PM
📍 2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
📌 www.lafla.org/fires.
If you’ve been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, join us at our upcoming Disaster Relief Legal Clinic in Altadena to help you navigate the recovery process.
🗓️ Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 The Hub by CORE (2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001)
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️ Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 The Hub by CORE (2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001)
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If you’ve been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, join us at our upcoming Disaster Relief Legal Clinic in Altadena to help you navigate the recovery process.
🗓️ Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 The Hub by CORE (2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001)
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️ Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 The Hub by CORE (2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001)
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
Anthony, a formerly incarcerated firefighter, spent this year aiding LA's wildfire recovery. At our Access to Justice Gala, he shared how legal aid made his journey possible.
Your gift opens doors for heroic Angelenos like Anthony. Give today at www.lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
Your gift opens doors for heroic Angelenos like Anthony. Give today at www.lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Anthony, a formerly incarcerated firefighter, spent this year aiding LA's wildfire recovery. At our Access to Justice Gala, he shared how legal aid made his journey possible.
Your gift opens doors for heroic Angelenos like Anthony. Give today at www.lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
Your gift opens doors for heroic Angelenos like Anthony. Give today at www.lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
The wildfires this year displaced thousands—and recovery is still underway. Legal aid is a lifeline for survivors tackling insurance, FEMA, and more. Thanks to your support, we've helped 2,000 people begin to rebuild. Join us this #GivingTuesday at www.lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The wildfires this year displaced thousands—and recovery is still underway. Legal aid is a lifeline for survivors tackling insurance, FEMA, and more. Thanks to your support, we've helped 2,000 people begin to rebuild. Join us this #GivingTuesday at www.lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
Burke built a career he loved. But after a spinal injury, he lost his livelihood—and then was denied the benefits he needed to survive. With LAFLA's help, he secured the support he deserves.
Your gift makes stories like Burke's possible. Give today at lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
Your gift makes stories like Burke's possible. Give today at lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Burke built a career he loved. But after a spinal injury, he lost his livelihood—and then was denied the benefits he needed to survive. With LAFLA's help, he secured the support he deserves.
Your gift makes stories like Burke's possible. Give today at lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
Your gift makes stories like Burke's possible. Give today at lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.
Si solicitó ayuda de FEMA y no está de acuerdo con su decisión, tiene derecho a apelar, ¡y podemos ayudarle! Participe en nuestra próximo taller para apelar decisiones de FEMA para obtener instrucciones paso a paso sobre el proceso.
🗓️ Jueves 4 de diciembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️ Jueves 4 de diciembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Si solicitó ayuda de FEMA y no está de acuerdo con su decisión, tiene derecho a apelar, ¡y podemos ayudarle! Participe en nuestra próximo taller para apelar decisiones de FEMA para obtener instrucciones paso a paso sobre el proceso.
🗓️ Jueves 4 de diciembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️ Jueves 4 de diciembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
All LAFLA offices will be closed on Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas el jueves 27 de noviembre y el viernes 28 de noviembre de 2025 en observancia del Día de acción de gracias.
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Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas el jueves 27 de noviembre y el viernes 28 de noviembre de 2025 en observancia del Día de acción de gracias.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
All LAFLA offices will be closed on Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas el jueves 27 de noviembre y el viernes 28 de noviembre de 2025 en observancia del Día de acción de gracias.
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Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas el jueves 27 de noviembre y el viernes 28 de noviembre de 2025 en observancia del Día de acción de gracias.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for supporters like you. With legal aid funding at risk—even as families face lost food benefits, immigration raids, and wildfire devastation—we need your support more than ever. ❤️
Please consider a year-end gift to LAFLA at lafla.org/support-our-work/.
Please consider a year-end gift to LAFLA at lafla.org/support-our-work/.
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for supporters like you. With legal aid funding at risk—even as families face lost food benefits, immigration raids, and wildfire devastation—we need your support more than ever. ❤️
Please consider a year-end gift to LAFLA at lafla.org/support-our-work/.
Please consider a year-end gift to LAFLA at lafla.org/support-our-work/.
Last month, LAFLA’s Pro Bono and Disaster Response team partnered with the LA Law Library for two incredible events dedicated to helping justice-impacted individuals seeking expungement assistance and providing wildfire recovery resources to impacted communities.
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last month, LAFLA’s Pro Bono and Disaster Response team partnered with the LA Law Library for two incredible events dedicated to helping justice-impacted individuals seeking expungement assistance and providing wildfire recovery resources to impacted communities.
Si usted ha sido afectado por las crisis relacionadas con la inmigración o los incendios, Únase a nuestros próximos eventos para ayudarlo a crear un plan de preparación familiar, navegar el proceso de recuperación, y tomar decisiones informadas durante este momento crítico.
www.lafla.org/fires
www.lafla.org/fires
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Si usted ha sido afectado por las crisis relacionadas con la inmigración o los incendios, Únase a nuestros próximos eventos para ayudarlo a crear un plan de preparación familiar, navegar el proceso de recuperación, y tomar decisiones informadas durante este momento crítico.
www.lafla.org/fires
www.lafla.org/fires
📢If you've been impacted by crises related to immigration or the LA wildfires, join us at our upcoming events to help you create a family preparedness plan, navigate the recovery process, manage tenant and homeowner issues, and make informed decisions during this critical time.
www.lafla.org/fires
www.lafla.org/fires
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
📢If you've been impacted by crises related to immigration or the LA wildfires, join us at our upcoming events to help you create a family preparedness plan, navigate the recovery process, manage tenant and homeowner issues, and make informed decisions during this critical time.
www.lafla.org/fires
www.lafla.org/fires
Every day, families across the country face an impossible trade-off: pay rent or buy food. Rising costs, stagnant wages, and lost benefits are pushing more people toward hunger, instability, and homelessness.
We work tirelessly to ensure everyone can access housing and the benefits they deserve.
We work tirelessly to ensure everyone can access housing and the benefits they deserve.
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Every day, families across the country face an impossible trade-off: pay rent or buy food. Rising costs, stagnant wages, and lost benefits are pushing more people toward hunger, instability, and homelessness.
We work tirelessly to ensure everyone can access housing and the benefits they deserve.
We work tirelessly to ensure everyone can access housing and the benefits they deserve.
More than 60,000 families in Los Angeles rely on Section 8 vouchers to afford their rent. When that support is taken away without due process, the path to homelessness becomes dangerously short. We’re taking legal action to protect LA renters’ homes—and our constitutional rights. bit.ly/4r8Usnv
November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
More than 60,000 families in Los Angeles rely on Section 8 vouchers to afford their rent. When that support is taken away without due process, the path to homelessness becomes dangerously short. We’re taking legal action to protect LA renters’ homes—and our constitutional rights. bit.ly/4r8Usnv
In honor of Veterans Day, Tyler Nicole Smith, LAFLA’s Director of Racial Justice & Equity, spoke at the CalVet 2025 Leadership Summit, sharing insights from our work with Veterans in Los Angeles County and the vital role civil legal services play in their wellbeing.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
In honor of Veterans Day, Tyler Nicole Smith, LAFLA’s Director of Racial Justice & Equity, spoke at the CalVet 2025 Leadership Summit, sharing insights from our work with Veterans in Los Angeles County and the vital role civil legal services play in their wellbeing.
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we uplift the rich histories and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated island communities, for the next generation, and remain committed to the ongoing struggle for justice, liberation and equality.
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we uplift the rich histories and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated island communities, for the next generation, and remain committed to the ongoing struggle for justice, liberation and equality.
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UC Irvine Law has an innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for the practice of law at the highest levels of the profession.
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
UC Irvine Law has an innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for the practice of law at the highest levels of the profession.
If you applied for FEMA relief and disagree with their decision, you have the right to appeal—and we can help! Join our FEMA Appeals Workshop to get step-by-step guidance on how to file an appeal and understand your rights in the process.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 18 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
💻 Zoom
📌 lafla.org/fires.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 18 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
💻 Zoom
📌 lafla.org/fires.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you applied for FEMA relief and disagree with their decision, you have the right to appeal—and we can help! Join our FEMA Appeals Workshop to get step-by-step guidance on how to file an appeal and understand your rights in the process.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 18 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
💻 Zoom
📌 lafla.org/fires.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 18 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
💻 Zoom
📌 lafla.org/fires.
Si solicitó ayuda de FEMA y no está de acuerdo con su decisión, tiene derecho a apelar, ¡y podemos ayudarle! Participe en nuestra próximo taller para apelar decisiones de FEMA para obtener instrucciones paso a paso sobre el proceso.
🗓️ Jueves 18 de noviembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️ Jueves 18 de noviembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Si solicitó ayuda de FEMA y no está de acuerdo con su decisión, tiene derecho a apelar, ¡y podemos ayudarle! Participe en nuestra próximo taller para apelar decisiones de FEMA para obtener instrucciones paso a paso sobre el proceso.
🗓️ Jueves 18 de noviembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires
🗓️ Jueves 18 de noviembre | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📌 www.lafla.org/fires