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Pisgah Legal Services

Standing for justice and dignity since 1978

aka PLS   |   Asheville, NC   |  www.pisgahlegal.org

Mission

The mission of Pisgah Legal Services is to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. We work to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our communities have access to the justice system and receive due process under the law, thereby enabling them to escape situations of abuse, avoid homelessness, access needed medical care, and secure income for food and utilities.

Ruling year info

1980

Principal Officer

Mr. James Barrett

Main address

P.O. Box 2276

Asheville, NC 28802 USA

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EIN

56-1191115

NTEE code info

Public Interest Law/Litigation (I83)

Protection Against and Prevention of Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation (I70)

Other Housing Support Services (L80)

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Justice For All

Helps eligible immigrants in WNC work legally and secure legal status, and addresses other basic needs. Provides legal documents to address cases of family separation.

Population(s) Served
Immigrants and migrants

Helps survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault take legal action to escape abuse and rebuild their lives and financial stability.

Population(s) Served
Victims and oppressed people

Prevents families and individuals from losing their homes to eviction or foreclosure, improves existing housing conditions, and stabilizes housing that is affordable.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Helps seniors live independently in their homes for as long as possible. Protects seniors from financial or physical abuse or harassment and assists with end-of-life planning.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

Helps disadvantaged children avoid homelessness, escape abuse/maltreatment, and access essential services, such as medical care, childcare, and education.

Population(s) Served
At-risk youth

Increases jobs and affordable housing through advocacy and by providing technical, legal assistance to support and build capacity of nonprofits, faith groups, small businesses, and local governments.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Helps clear criminal records and restores driver’s licenses removing barriers to employment, housing, education, and benefits.

Population(s) Served

Administers a volunteer lawyer program by screening and referring income-eligible clients to pro bono attorneys; also provides training and co-counseling support to volunteers handling poverty law matters.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Helps people enroll in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans and helps low-income families gain access to increased income through the Earned Income Tax Credit, ACA Tax Credit, and Child Tax Credit.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Obtains and protects public benefits for people with low incomes, including SNAP, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid and Social Security. Assists Medicaid beneficiaries and applicants to protect Medicaid rights through legal advice and representation.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Number of clients served

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

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  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Pisgah Legal Services

Board of directors
as of 10/24/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

John Noor

Frank Castelblanco

MAHEC

Dale Curriden

The Van Winkle Law Firm

Perrin Dargan

Claudia Hawkins

Zephyr Jost Sullivan

McAngus Goudelock & Courie

Jean Lee

Zach Levin

MAHEC

Lucy Massagee

Prince, Youngblodd & Massagee

Kim McGuire

John Noor

Roberts & Stevens

Jorge Redmond

Matt Roberson

McGuire Wood & Bissette

Charlie Shanor

Carol Steen

Biltmore Farms

Ann Young

Angelica Wind

Brian King

King Law

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/4/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability