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We’re excited to share that Amber Christ will be joining Legal Aid of Western Missouri as our next Executive Director, beginning April 13, 2026!Amber’s story with Legal Aid comes full circle. She started her legal career here as a staff att...

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri$78,200Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) will use LSC technology funding to conduct a 12-month planning and design project to develop “All Access Intake,” a blueprint for a multi-channel, AI-driven intake sys...

What is the ABLE Age Adjustment Act?The ABLE Age Adjustment Act amends Section 529A of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act to allow more individuals who have a disability to become eligible for an ABLE account effective January 1, 2026. The...

Meet Karen, a grandmother who stepped up when her young granddaughter needed her most. With Legal Aid’s help, she secured guardianship and the stability her family deserved. Watch her story to see the impact your support makes possible.Take a moment ...

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced that it is awarding Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) to two legal aid programs in Missouri.  The TIG program awards special funding to legal services organizations to support innovative uses of te...

Actions speak louder than words. Last week, members of Congress sent a powerful message by taking concrete steps to protect civil legal services. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies proposed ...

Amid threats to LSC's funding, key groups are stepping up to urge Congress's support. Last month, 40 bipartisan state attorneys general wrote a letter urging Congress to support LSC. "Simply stated, the LSC is at the frontline for prot...

President Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal, released May 30, calls for the elimination of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), jeopardizing vital legal protections for veterans, seniors and children nationwide. If enacted, this would end LS...

 The Urban League of St. Louis is hosting a FREE distribution of food, toiletries, and essential resources to support our community!Date: Saturday, May 24thTime: 12 PM – 3 PMLocation: Urban League Headquarters- 1408 N Kingshighway Blvd., St. Lou...