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A Flood Of Support

Beginning July 25^th over a foot of rain fell across eastern Kentucky triggering historic flash floods that caused havoc and damage on a scale that had never been seen.  Overall, 43 people perished. Thousands lost their homes or suffered massive damage. Roads and bridges were washed out or blocked with debris, isolating already remote areas.

Within days, AppalReD Legal Aid diverted administrative and VLAK staff to answer a hotline for flood-related legal help and to connect callers to local resources. Anyone needing legal help related to the flood should call 1-844-478-0099.

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19th Annual Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Awareness Conference

AppalReD Legal has hosted the Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Awareness Conference for nineteen years. In 2022, the conference came to Eastern Kentucky University for the first time and ran as a hybrid conference with synchronous content. Over 300 caring professionals from around the state attended.

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Project Renew Expands Thanks to ARC Grant

We are thrilled to be the recipients of a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to provide free civil legal help to break down barriers for impoverished individuals in opioid recovery to support their full recovery and integration into the workforce. Legal Advocates (attorney and paralegals) will work in tandem with social workers, drug court personnel, and recovery and career center staff to address the issues that make workers' lives unstable, in turn creating a stronger workforce and stronger communities.

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