Thank you to everyone who participated in making this holiday season just a little brighter for someone else. Every family greatly appreciated your generosity and kindness this year. Without you, many of these families wouldn’t have had a joyful holiday season. We were able to help 30 families and...Read More
Click on the link for more info and to register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=rwp5byvab&oeidk=a07egs0j5vv8d20991d First Annual Cycle Party We are now in the new year! It is time to put your new year goals into play. Here at Legal Aid and Coast to Coast, we are kicking off our Commit to Be Fit health initiative with a Cycle...Read More
To whom much is given, much is expected. Sherylle Francis takes that adage with her as she enters 2020 as the new Board Chair for Broward Legal Aid and Coast to Coast Legal Aid. When prompted to share some words about her upcoming role, she leans toward the future. Francis looks forward to a year...Read More
Norman Marcus has been practicing law for more than forty years in Plantation. Marcus handles all aspects of family law, as well as wills & probate and a range of real estate and business and commercial matters. He is experienced in both the courtroom and at the negotiation table, and is adept at alternative forms...Read More
Taylor, a young girl, was trafficked by someone in her neighborhood. After this began, her relationship with her mother began to break down. Her behavior began to change; once a straight A student, she dropped out of school and began taking drugs. Her mother was unsuccessful in getting help for Taylor. Ultimately, an incident occurred that...Read More
Daniela is a 14-year old girl with a long history of abuse and neglect. Ultimately she was removed from her parents’ home and placed with relatives to live. Shortly after she was placed, her relatives also began abusing her and kicked her out of their home saying she had “bad behavior.” A 14-year old child living...Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (November 14, 2019) – Legal Aid Programs of Broward County hosted the 18th Annual For the Public Good Annual Fundraiser on November 14, 2019 at Signature Grand. More than 360 people attended to honor Howard Finkelstein, Broward County Public Defender, for his life-long commitment to ensuring equal access to justice and his...Read More
Twenty-year-old Nakita* is fighting to keep her Social Security Income. She suffers from severe depression that has even left her feeling like there was no way out. She attempted to commit suicide and thankfully was stopped. Since then, Nakita felt the need to isolate herself and not be amongst others in the world. She doesn’t go...Read More
Chelsea is a single mom caring for her 6 children. Over the past few years, their family has experienced a great deal of hardships. Her youngest son is disabled and they live in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Pompano with less than $1,000 per month to share. Christmas presents have never existed in their...Read More
Rebecca* is a senior citizen who has had a rough year. Her house is currently in foreclosure and she is not able to save her home. Due to these circumstances, she has to sell her property of 35 years and try to finance something of lesser value. To compound her predicament, Rebecca has a major...Read More
