Disaster Unemployment Assistance available in 14 counties
March 11, 2025: Governor's Office Press ReleaseResidents affected by severe storms and floods can apply for help.The state is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 14 counties who are out of wo...
Library Law Days Coming to A County Near You
Please check out our Hazard office as they come to a community library near you! Staff and attorneys will be available to answer your questions about AppalReD's services. This will also be an opportunity for current clients to meet with their attorne...
AppalReD Legal Aid Mobilizes Pro Bono Volunteers and Expands Disaster Legal Services to Assist Flood Survivors in Eastern Kentucky
Disaster Legal Services Hotline Open—Pro Bono Attorneys Urgently NeededPrestonsburg, Kentucky—As communities across Eastern Kentucky face the devastating aftermath of flooding, AppalReD Legal Aid is stepping up once again to ensure survivors receive ...
Gov. Beshear Announces Floyd, Knott, Lawrence Counties Certified as Recovery Ready Communities
Morgan Hallmorgan.hall@ky.gov502-564-8214https://justice.ky.gov Building a new Kentucky home by saving lives from addictionFRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2024) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Floyd, Knott and Lawrence counties are now certifi...
The Weather Outside is Frightful: Winter Weather Safety Tips
Winter weather is tough for everyone, but it can be especially hard for families with low incomes. When the temperature drops, heating bills go up, and some people can’t afford to keep their homes warm. Landlords may not provide tenants adequate...
Notre Dame Law students provide critical legal aid through Appalachia Externship
For over a decade, Notre Dame Law School students have dedicated their fall and spring breaks to immersing themselves in the rich culture of Appalachia while confronting the stark realities of extreme poverty and providing legal services to tho...
RFP Pro Bono Consultant for Pro Bono Innovation Fund Planning Grant
AppalReD Legal Aid is soliciting proposals from consultants to work with our staff to engage in a comprehensive internal assessment of our Pro Bono Program. AppalReD Legal Aid is a recipient of a six-month Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) planning gra...
Many Conn Victims Will Benefit from SSA Policy Changes
On Monday, July 29, 2024, AppalReD Legal Aid's Advocacy Director Evan Smith and Attorney Ned Pillersdorf announced positive policy changes from the Social Security Administration that will impact and provide relief to many, though not all, Conn...
Press Release: Relief for Many Conn Clients in Sight
Prestonsburg, KY - On Monday, July 29 at 2:00 P.M. at the Floyd County Courthouse AppalReD Legal Aid and Pillersdorf Law Offices will host a press conference and client meeting.AppalReD Legal Aid's Advocacy Director Evan Smith and Attorney Ned Piller...
Legal Needs Assessment Results Are Here
We are excited to inform you that the findings from the community legal needs assessment are now available.You can access the full report here.We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated. Your input was invaluable. Your insig...