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Eric C. Conn docuseries brings hope to clients
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Hundreds of former clients of Eric C. Conn are still waiting for answers, seven years after the high-profile social security scandal changed their lives. With the docuseries “The Big Conn,” which dropped Friday on Apple TV+, they hope to see those answers coming soon. A meeting held Monday in Floyd County brought former clients to watch clips from the series before hearing an update from attorney Ned Pilersdorf, who represents them in cases against the Social Security Administration . . .
Raising money across the commonwealth ‘KY Gives Day 2022′
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The tenth annual ‘KY Gives Day’ was on May 10th. ‘KY Gives Day’ is a 24 hour period when non-profits across the state strive to raise as much money as possible. Robert Johns is the Executive Director of Appalred Legal Aid. They provide free legal services and aid in civil cases to lower-income people in Kentucky. “Housing, custody, health Care, their jobs. It shouldn’t matter if you have enough money to have an attorney, you ought to have the right to have one with you.” He said. Appalred is taking donations for ‘KY Gives Day 2022.′
Our Newsletter
The Summit is the official newsletter of AppalReD Legal Aid. See below for our most recent issues.
Spring 2024 Newsletter , Fall 2023 Newsletter , May 2022 , October 2021 , August 2021 , January 2021 , October 2020
Free Clothing Giveaway at East Kentucky Dream Center
Visit East Kentucky Dream Center at 127 Hibbard Street in Pikeville next Thursday, June 16 at noon. You'll find free clothing for men, women and children.  
Free Legal Help Available for Kentucky Flooding Survivors
Free Legal Help Available for Kentucky Flooding Survivors 08/15/2022 – A free legal help hotline is now available for Kentucky Flooding survivors. The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call 1-844-478-0099 Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm EST. If after business hours, messages can be left and calls will be returned on the next business day.
FLYER Legal Help Flood Survivors_Update Aug 16 2022.pdf , FEMA August 16 2022 (Flyer (8.5 × 5.5 in)).pdf , Housing Rights for Flood Survivors_Aug 2022.pdf , Disaster Legal Services Hotline Flyers.docx
Facebook Live: Domestic Violence: Active Military, Veterans, and Their Families
Attorneys Ellen Johnson and Jennifer Perkins from ApplaReD Legal Aid's Barbourville office will share information about domestic violence among active military members and their families as well as veterans. They will discuss different military and civil options survivors have and how the military itself handles domestic violence. Please join us for this live stream on Facebook.  
Pro Se Family Law Clinic: Prestonsburg
This is a FREE pro se (do it yourself) clinic that will be held in person at THE FLOYD CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY  from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. The library is located at 161 N. ARNOLD AVE in Prestonsburg, KY. The Pro Se Family Law Clinic is available for persons from any county in our service area, will be limited to 20 participants and is available for both clients with or without children of the marriage. It will address issues of divorce, custody, and family law. You must register by calling our Central Intake line at 1-866-277-5733. 
Pro Se Family Law Clinic: Richmond
This is a FREE pro se (do it yourself) clinic that will be held in person at CENTRAL BANK from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. The bank is located at 350 W. MAIN ST. in RICHMOND, KY. The Pro Se Family Law Clinic is available for persons from any county in our service area, will be limited to 20 participants and is available for both clients with or without children of the marriage. It will address issues of divorce, custody, and family law. You must register by calling our Central Intake line at 1-866-277-5733.   
Eastern Kentucky attorneys form network to fight for flood victims
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) — A group of local attorneys has organized a network of resources, offering assistance to those who have been denied FEMA funding in the wake of the recent devastating flooding that hit the region. The AppalReD Legal Aid hotline is working with lawyers closest to the impacted people, connecting them with one of more than 20 volunteer attorneys. The AppalReD hotline will help make connections. You can contact the hotline at (844) 478-0099.
America's Poorest White Town: Abandoned by Coal, Swallowed by Drugs
Beattyville, Kentucky, is blighted by a lack of jobs and addiction to painkillers. By Chris McGreal / The Guardian November 13, 2015  
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Eric C. Conn docuseries brings hope to clients
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Hundreds of former clients of Eric C. Conn are still waiting for answers, seven years after the high-profile social security scandal changed their lives. With the docuseries “The Big Conn,” which dropped Friday on Apple TV+, they hope to see those answers coming soon. A meeting held Monday in Floyd County brought former clients to watch clips from the series before hearing an update from attorney Ned Pilersdorf, who represents them in cases against the Social Security Administration . . .
Raising money across the commonwealth ‘KY Gives Day 2022′
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The tenth annual ‘KY Gives Day’ was on May 10th. ‘KY Gives Day’ is a 24 hour period when non-profits across the state strive to raise as much money as possible. Robert Johns is the Executive Director of Appalred Legal Aid. They provide free legal services and aid in civil cases to lower-income people in Kentucky. “Housing, custody, health Care, their jobs. It shouldn’t matter if you have enough money to have an attorney, you ought to have the right to have one with you.” He said. Appalred is taking donations for ‘KY Gives Day 2022.′
Our Newsletter
The Summit is the official newsletter of AppalReD Legal Aid. See below for our most recent issues.
Spring 2024 Newsletter , Fall 2023 Newsletter , May 2022 , October 2021 , August 2021 , January 2021 , October 2020
Free Clothing Giveaway at East Kentucky Dream Center
Visit East Kentucky Dream Center at 127 Hibbard Street in Pikeville next Thursday, June 16 at noon. You'll find free clothing for men, women and children.  
Free Legal Help Available for Kentucky Flooding Survivors
Free Legal Help Available for Kentucky Flooding Survivors 08/15/2022 – A free legal help hotline is now available for Kentucky Flooding survivors. The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call 1-844-478-0099 Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm EST. If after business hours, messages can be left and calls will be returned on the next business day.
FLYER Legal Help Flood Survivors_Update Aug 16 2022.pdf , FEMA August 16 2022 (Flyer (8.5 × 5.5 in)).pdf , Housing Rights for Flood Survivors_Aug 2022.pdf , Disaster Legal Services Hotline Flyers.docx
Facebook Live: Domestic Violence: Active Military, Veterans, and Their Families
Attorneys Ellen Johnson and Jennifer Perkins from ApplaReD Legal Aid's Barbourville office will share information about domestic violence among active military members and their families as well as veterans. They will discuss different military and civil options survivors have and how the military itself handles domestic violence. Please join us for this live stream on Facebook.  
Pro Se Family Law Clinic: Prestonsburg
This is a FREE pro se (do it yourself) clinic that will be held in person at THE FLOYD CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY  from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. The library is located at 161 N. ARNOLD AVE in Prestonsburg, KY. The Pro Se Family Law Clinic is available for persons from any county in our service area, will be limited to 20 participants and is available for both clients with or without children of the marriage. It will address issues of divorce, custody, and family law. You must register by calling our Central Intake line at 1-866-277-5733. 
Pro Se Family Law Clinic: Richmond
This is a FREE pro se (do it yourself) clinic that will be held in person at CENTRAL BANK from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. The bank is located at 350 W. MAIN ST. in RICHMOND, KY. The Pro Se Family Law Clinic is available for persons from any county in our service area, will be limited to 20 participants and is available for both clients with or without children of the marriage. It will address issues of divorce, custody, and family law. You must register by calling our Central Intake line at 1-866-277-5733.   
Eastern Kentucky attorneys form network to fight for flood victims
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) — A group of local attorneys has organized a network of resources, offering assistance to those who have been denied FEMA funding in the wake of the recent devastating flooding that hit the region. The AppalReD Legal Aid hotline is working with lawyers closest to the impacted people, connecting them with one of more than 20 volunteer attorneys. The AppalReD hotline will help make connections. You can contact the hotline at (844) 478-0099.
America's Poorest White Town: Abandoned by Coal, Swallowed by Drugs
Beattyville, Kentucky, is blighted by a lack of jobs and addiction to painkillers. By Chris McGreal / The Guardian November 13, 2015