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SeniorLAW Center and AARP Pennsylvania Help Older Survivors of Hurricane Ida
JUN 9— AARP Pennsylvania and SeniorLAW Center announced a new initiative to help older Pennsylvanians navigate legal issues following the extreme devastation caused by Hurricane Ida last year. Ida plowed a

SeniorLAW Center To Feature At MontCo Guardianship Alternatives Conference
JUN 7–The Montgomery County Elder Access to Justice Roundtable presents the “Oops! I Did It Again: Exploring Guardianship Alternatives” conference on Friday, June 17 at the Inn at Villanova and

SeniorLAW Center Testifies on Funding Access to Justice at the PCA 2022-23 Budget Hearing
JUN 1—Executive Director Karen Buck testified at the June 1st, 2022 public hearing held by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), Philadelphia’s Area Agency on Aging, on its 2022-23 budget

SeniorLAW Center Announces 2022 Storytelling Fundraising Campaign
APR 27—This year, in place of our annual Gala, SeniorLAW Center celebrates the impact older people have had on our lives by inviting the entire SeniorLAW Center family to share

SeniorLAW Center To Testify At City Council Hearing
FEB 21 – The Committee on Intergenerational Affairs and Aging will hold its next hearing on Tuesday, February 22nd, as part of its series of public hearings to address the

Philadelphia Launches Right To Counsel For Low-Income Tenants
FEB 1—SeniorLAW Center has been proud to provide free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction or other legal battles involving their right to housing. Our work, as well as

Navient Settlement Reached in Student Loan Lawsuit
JAN 18 – America’s student loan crisis impacts hundreds of thousands of current and former students, including older borrowers. This crisis is often exacerbated by predatory loan services which
Article: How Do We Protect Voting Rights in PA?
JAN 11 — In its last official action to end 2021, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to enact legislation that would, among other items, impose strict voter ID regulations

The Best Advice for Estate Planning? Do It Now, Says SeniorLAW Center
DEC. 7—For older people, the most secure way to pass your legacy on to your family is to get ahead in your estate planning—or ‘life planning’ as Executive Director Karen

Chester County Launches Partnership To End Homelessness
NOV. 22 — In observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Chester County has launched the Partnership to End Homelessness, a new program aimed at eliminating homelessness in the