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Tag: Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, executive director of the Legal Counsel for the Elderly (Courtesy photo)
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Council Considers Pro Bono Expansion Bill

by James Wright Jr. November 3, 2021December 21, 2021

A bill before the D.C. Council, The Pro Bono Legal Representation Expansion Amendment Act of 2021, authored by D.C. Council member Charles Allen (D-Ward 6), would change regulations and allow District government lawyers to provide pro bono or free legal services to the public if no conflict of interest exists with their employment.

Posted inCommunity

Centenarian Holds Court for a Sidewalk Birthday Party at 105

by WI Guest Author July 28, 2021December 21, 2021
The D.C. Board of Elections and Monumental Sports unveiled the Capital One Arena as an early voting location supercenter for District of Columbia residents. (Courtesy of nba.com)
Posted inCommunity

Residents at Long-Term Care Facilities Provided Safe Voting Options

by WI Guest Author October 28, 2020December 21, 2021
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Seniors Forced to Choose Between Risking Health or Eviction

by WI Guest Author July 29, 2020December 21, 2021
Legal Counsel for the Elderly has been assisting D.C. seniors for more than 40 years. (Courtesy of AARP)
Posted inBusiness

Scam Artists Take Advantage of Senior Citizens Amid Pandemic

by WI Guest Author June 24, 2020December 21, 2021
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Bill Combats Health Emergency Housing Crisis

by WI Guest Author May 27, 2020December 21, 2021
Senior citizens are a prime target for scammers. (Houston Defender)
Posted inHealth

Elderly Victimized in $500M Scam

by Stacy M. Brown March 7, 2018October 31, 2020
Legal Counsel for the Elderly has been assisting D.C. seniors for more than 40 years. (Courtesy of AARP)
Posted inNational

AARP Legal Counsel Helps Elderly Avoid Foreclosure, Scams

by Stacy M. Brown August 9, 2017October 31, 2020

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