We are gearing up for the 7th Annual Valentine Run on February 13, 2010! Registration is now open.  After registering, please set up your personal fundraising page to help support LSNC and win prizes.  It's easy and fun!  Click here for the Valentine Run Website.

Cy Pres Awards

LSNC welcomes cy pres awards. Cy pres (meaning next best use in Latin) awards allow unclaimed settlement funds from class-action suits to be distributed to organizations that are most likely to benefit or pursue the interests of the class.

Because it benefits those most likely to be unrepresented or underrepresented in the justice system, Legal Services of Northern California is an appropriate recipient of cy pres funds. In addition, the work of LSNC benefits the broader society by ensuring that the justice system itself remains fair and equitable.

Cy pres awards will fund direct services to LSNC’s low-income individuals and families who face urgent civil legal problems.  These problems affect basic needs such as food, shelter, employment, healthcare, and family safety.

LSNC helps families put food on the table; keep a roof over their heads; and find access to affordable health care.  The organization has a multi-dimensional service delivery system which employs the efficiencies of telephone hotlines, self-help advocacy through counseling, clinics, pro se materials, and community legal education, in addition to direct representation both in court and at administrative hearings.  LSNC engages in creative collaborations with other legal services programs, community organizations, and government agencies, including court-based in pro per assistance.

 

Housing Advocacy

As we continue our work on affordable housing issues, we are helping those in urgent need of our services because of foreclosure and predatory lending issues.  Click here to read our current newsletter

Tis truly the season to be giving.  The Placer County Bar Association presented a donation of $7,000 to the local office in of Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) in Auburn, at its recent Judge’s Reception held in Roseville.   The contribution comes from the proceeds of the Association’s annual charity golf tournament and a donation from the Association itself.  This is the ninth year that the PCBA has contributed to LSNC.  Contributions have totaled approximately $57,000 over the years resulting in services provided to thousands of needy residents.

Race Equity Project (REP)

 









The Race Equity Project is a program wide project that addresses the racial inequities in education, housing, court access, health care and other institutions that our clients of color are experiencing. The REP focuses on revealing "invisible" forms of racism: structural and institutional racism and unconscious bias. Learn More

LSNC GOING GREEN!

LSNC’s primary “Greening” goals are to reduce our impact on global warming by significantly minimizing our carbon footprint; reduce energy, water, and paper usage; produce less waste and recycle more; provide a healthy, non-toxic work environment; and encourage LSNC staff members to engage in sustainable practices at work and beyond.  Incorporating these small changes into our daily work routine will make this happen!  Read More

Do You Know Your Health Rights?


The Health Rights Hotline (HRH), a special program of LSNC, provides free assistance and information about your rights as a health care consumer.  Whether you are covered through your employer, Medi-Cal or Medicare, or even if you buy your own health insurance, HRH is there to help. Read More