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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Friday, June 14th, 2013
You can help stop elder abuse. Please consider making a contribution before our fiscal year ends on June 30th. Your gift will be matched by the Independence Foundation Challenge Grant.
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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Property and Inheritance Tax Aid for Elders
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013
Launched in February 2013 with the generous award of an ABA Section of Taxation Public Service Fellowship, SeniorLAW Center’s newest project, Property and Inheritance Tax Aid for Elders, provides the following services for seniors:
Free legal representation and counsel to help seniors facing real estate tax and inheritance tax issues affecting homeownership and shelter
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SeniorLAW’s very own LARRY FELZER was Grand Marshall at this year’s PhillyPride parade!
Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013, marked the 25th Anniversary of PrideDay, Philadelphia's LGBT Pride Parade and Festival. Larry rode the float in his VIP role as Grand Marshall! Congratulations Larry! … click for more
SeniorLAW’s Larry Felzer selected to receive Temple Law Alumni Association Diversity Award
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
We are delighted to announce that Lawrence Felzer, SeniorLAW Center’s Director of Development and Finance, will receive the Temple Law Alumni Association (TLAA) Diversity Award for his many years and diverse efforts promoting and advocating for the LGBT community. This award honors a Temple Law graduate who has demonstrated a strong commitment, and made a substantial contribution, to diversity a… click for more
PA SUPREME COURT’S NEW ELDER LAW TASK FORCE
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
SeniorLAW Center is proud to be appointed to the new statewide Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Elder Law Task Force...the first of its kind. Chaired by Justice Debra Todd, the Task Force will study the growing problems involved in guardianship, abuse and neglect, and access to justice. The task force has been charged by Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille with recommending… click for more
SeniorLAW Center testifies on Elder Abuse/Elder Justice before Philadelphia City Council
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
SeniorLAW Center’s Executive Director testified before Philadelphia City Council’s Public Safety Committee on April 12, 2013 on elder abuse and elder justice, convened by Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. “Today we truly have a crisis of elder abuse and exploitation in our city and in our nation,” noted Executive Director Karen C. Buck, Esq. “Seniors’ homes are being stole… click for more
Thank you for making our 35th anniversary gala our most successful event ever!
Friday, April 19th, 2013
Shown:
Front row: Hall of Fame honorees Shari Odenheimer, Richard Weiner, Judith Neale, Marlene Kline, Nancy Cobb and Ken Shear
Back row: Gala co-chair Gay Parks Rainville, Hall of Fame honoree Paul Carlin, Executive Director Karen Buck, Hall of Fame Honoree Stephen Feldman, Gala co-chair Bill Donohue, and Board Chair Ron Shaffer
Photo by Sam Zolten, Photo/Facts
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SeniorLAW Center featured on Channel 6, Action News!
Monday, April 15th, 2013
Hear about our 35th anniversary and our work to save seniors’ homes from contractor fraud. See video below:
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Seeking Justice for Older Americans: SeniorLAW Center in the Legal Intelligencer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
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Susanna Ratner awarded ABA Section of Taxation Public Service Fellowship through SeniorLAW Center!
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
The American Bar Association Section of Taxation has named Susanna Ratner as a 2013-2015 Public Service Fellow, with SeniorLAW Center as her sponsoring organization. Susanna is working with SeniorLAW Center to provide direct legal services and education to low-income seniors, focusing on tax issues affecting homeownership and shelter. She will assist seniors with real estate tax matters, inheritan… click for more
