Category Archives: News

  1. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

    The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a free tax preparation service run by IRS-certified volunteers for families and individuals across the Greater Orlando area. VITA offers this free tax help to those who make less than $73,000, and the volunteers will provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing. They will…

  2. Bankruptcy Court Launches Virtual Pro-Se Clinic

    The Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Pro Se Assistance Clinic launched on September 1, 2022, to provide virtual pro bono consultations to individuals throughout the Middle District of Florida, from Jacksonville to Fort Myers. It needs volunteers. The clinic offers debtors and creditors with an opportunity to meet, virtually or by telephone, with a bankruptcy attorney…

  3. Radio Interview with “Public Affairs” producer Beth Perrell

    Volunteer Attorney, Andrew J. Chmelir and Pro-Bono Coordinator, Camryn Williams were invited to speak with Beth Perrell, producer of CMG Radio’s “Public Affairs” about our various legal advice clinics and workshops. They discuss what a legal aid is and the services that this organization provides as well as a discussion of the many ways residents…

  4. Additional Hurricane Ian Assistance Resources

    Disability Rights Florida Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. Disability Rights Florida is prepared to provide legal support for individuals with disabilities that are experiencing hardship following Hurricane Ian. To get assistance call (800) 342-0823 or click…

  5. New Disaster Recovery Center Opening Today, October 10th

    Disaster Recovery Center opening for Seminole county today from 1:30pm to 6:00pm located at Seminole State College, Building C – 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773. Below is the locations and hours of operation for other Disaster Recover Centers around Florida. Please note that these are subject to change. Lee County #1: Lakes Library 15290…