In this project brief, learn how the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia leveraged Housing Justice Program Fellows to provide focused legal assistance to housing communities in southeastern Virginia.
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia: Zoning In on Housing Justice
Grantees will learn how the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV):
1. Identified neighborhoods with the highest rates of eviction filings;
2. Prioritized direct community connections to build trust with residents in these neighborhoods; and
3. Advocated to improve living conditions and reduce evictions.
Hear from LASEV Deputy Director of Litigation Sarah Black and Housing Justice Fellow Brandon Ballard on how they increased trust in LASEV, preserved valuable housing subsidies, and improved rent repayment plans.
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