APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC (AppalReD Legal Aid)
AppalReD Legal Aid
610848948
1973
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 USA
ardfky.org
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Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of KY Inc (AppalReD Legal Aid)
Overview
Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of KY Inc, commonly known as AppalReD Legal Aid, is a private non-profit law firm dedicated to delivering free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals in eastern and south-central Kentucky. The organization operates in 37 counties across the Appalachian Mountains and rolling hills, a region home to a significant population living in poverty.
History
AppalReD Legal Aid was founded in 1970 by John Rosenberg, a renowned pioneer in Appalachian poverty law. Since its inception, AppalReD has maintained a strong tradition of excellence, attracting a diverse range of legal professionals and offering comprehensive training programs.
Operations
AppalReD Legal Aid provides legal services in various areas, including consumer law, education, employment law, family & juvenile law, housing law, and public benefits. The organization also conducts training sessions, such as an annual Domestic Violence Conference and Poverty Law seminars, which are open to private attorneys and legal staff. Additionally, AppalReD engages in community outreach and operates a Volunteer Lawyers Program. Its Low Income Tax Clinic extends support to residents across 86 Kentucky counties.
Structure
AppalReD Legal Aid operates multiple local law offices, each staffed by attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries. These professionals are highly trained in handling a variety of legal issues affecting low-income individuals, including matters related to food, shelter, income, personal safety, and child and elderly well-being. AppalReD does not handle criminal cases.
Governance and Leadership
The organization's leadership includes a Board of Directors, whose members are drawn from various professional backgrounds, including law and academia. The board conducts formal orientations for new members and conducts annual assessments of the chief executive. It also reviews and updates its conflict-of-interest policies annually.
Funding
AppalReD's work is supported by public and private grants along with donations, ensuring the continuation of its legal aid services to those in need.
Impact
By providing essential legal services to vulnerable communities, AppalReD plays a critical role in addressing poverty and enhancing access to justice in the Appalachian region of Kentucky. Its commitment to community engagement and legal training contributes significantly to the social fabric of the area it serves.
[1] https://www.lsc.gov/grants/our-grantees/appalachian-research-and-defense-fund-kentucky-program-profile [2] https://www.ardfky.org/node/449/about-us [3] https://kentucky.gov/government/Pages/AgencyProfile.aspx?Title=Appalachian+Research+and+Defense+Fund [4] https://www.probono.net/oppsguide/organization.135510-Appalachian_Research_And_Defense_Fund_Of_Kentucky_Inc [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/61-0848948
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News
Please join us in welcoming our Barbourville summer intern, Reese Johnson, to AppalReD Legal Aid! 🎉 Originally from Birmingham, AL, Reese just completed her 1L year at the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. She decided to spend her summer with AppalReD after attending a UK Law spring break trip to eastern KY! Here’s what Reese had to say: “I decided to intern at AppalReD because the organization made a great impression on me when I volunteered over spring break, and I am looking forward to helping out as much as I can and learning and experiencing as much as I can!” Reese is especially interested in intellectual property and family law—and passionate about learning the best ways to use law as a medium to help the community. 💼⚖️ We’re so excited to have her on the team this summer! (fb)
Well now it’s really Fri-yay! Thanks to Peoples Bank of Kentucky, Inc. for stopping by and for all the good you do in our area. We will be putting these funds from People’s Bank Foundation to work supporting clients in recovery who would benefit from an expungement but who have barriers like court costs standing in their way. Expungements help people get back to work and school. They make a huge difference in the life of a client and are a powerful economic development tool. We are so grateful for your support! (fb)
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AppalReD Legal Aid Providing free legal services to the lowincome and vulnerable in eastern and south central Kentucky. We do not charge. Follow Us Menu Equal Access to Justice Across Eastern SouthCentral Kentucky Providing free legal services to the lowincome and vulnerable Online Application Disaster Legal Services Flood survivors facing denied FEMA claims landlordtenant disputes lost documents contractor scams or other disasterrelated legal issues can call AppalReDs Disaster Legal Services Intake Hotline at 18444780099 for free legal assistance. Survivors can also visit an AppalReD office connect with staff at Disaster Resource Centers or leave a message for a Disaster Team member to return their call.
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