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Law Day 2023: Message from John G. Levi, Chairman, Legal Services Corporation

April 30, 2023

Every year on May 1, Americans observe Law Day, marking the country's commitment to the rule of law. That commitment is the foundation of our democracy, and this year’s Law Day theme, “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Colla...

Preventing Eviction

April 03, 2023

The four legal aid programs and the EHOC in Missouri held a statewide Zoom webinar, under funding from HUD, on the topic of "Preventing "Eviction". To view the webinar, click on the following link: webinar Please note, the video is located on YouTube...

LAWMO - Urban Homesteading Project Photos

March 06, 2023

Urban homesteading is a unique opportunity for individuals with construction skills and/or experience in home repair to acquire and rehab homes in poor condition. Eligible properties are truly abandoned and cannot be purchased or otherwise acqui...

Free Tax Assistance Offered In The Ozarks!

February 16, 2023

Do you need help preparing your taxes? Several ATLS (Across the Life Span) coalition agencies will provide tax assistance to individuals from early February through the end of tax season. Contact the program provider for additional informa...

Legal Services Corporation Provides Technology Grant to LAWMO

January 24, 2023

  The Legal Services Corporation has awarded a Technology Initiative Grant to the Legal aid of Western Missouri in the amount of $91,124.00.  The funds will be used to develop an artificial intelligence-enabled appointment-sche...

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Provides Grant to Statewide Web

January 10, 2023

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced that it is awarding a Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) totaling $314,140 for legal aid programs to upgrade current statewide websites.   The actual grant was awarded to the Kansas Legal Se...

Free Legal Help For Veterans in Missouri

September 22, 2022

The KY3 website in Springfield, Missouri, posted the article below for free legal help for veterans. The original article is located at:  https://www.ky3.com/2022/09/21/your-side-free-legal-help-veterans/ Article  posted September 21,...

Greene County Emergency Rental Assistance Keeps Hundreds in Homes; More Seeking Help

March 17, 2022

By Kaitlyn SchumacherPublished: Mar. 17, 2022Reprinted from KY3.com Local News Page SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County is distributing millions of dollars to help keep people in their homes.With the cost of utilities rising, more p...

Legal Aid of Western Missouri Economic and Housing Initiatives

February 17, 2022

Legal Aid’s Economic Development Unit represents nonprofit community organizations in neighborhood improvement activities, including creating and preserving low-income housing in Kansas City.  Attorneys provide legal assistance to ne...