Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids

@OhioLegalAids

Ohio’s legal aid organizations created the Alliance in 2018, with the goal of increasing quality & access to civil legal services for low-income individuals

Columbus, OH

Joined June 2021

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Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Jun 25

When disaster strikes, legal aid orgs must be prepared to respond immediately and for the long haul. In Ohio, @LSCtweets funding has helped legal aid attorneys assist tornado victims as well as those impacted by the East Palestine train derailment. #LSCmatters #disasterrecovery

LLegal Services Corp.@LSCtweets · Jun 20

Civil legal services play a vital role in disaster recovery, helping survivors restore their homes and lives. Hear one client's story of how LSC grantee Texas RioGrande Legal Aid helped her rebuild after a disaster. #LSCMatters @TXRioGrande youtube.com/watch?v=SKM9oN…

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Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Apr 8

"Many [mobile home park] owners, especially institutional investors, hide behind LLCs or other business entities, making it impossible for residents to know who to contact or how to enforce their rights." -Kristina Coen, Senior Attorney @ABLELawInc toledoblade.com/opinion/letter…

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. As a senior attorney with Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc.. or ABLE, I’ve seen firsthand the critical need for more funding to support legal aid, ...

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Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Mar 28

Great op-ed on the importance of legal services to disaster recovery. It notes that LSC grantee AppalReD Legal Aid has helped more than 1,000 survivors navigate the bureaucratic maze of FEMA applications, appeal denials, prevent contractor fraud and more.

AAppalReD Legal Aid@AppalReDLegal · Mar 28

Flood victims in Kentucky need all kinds of help for a long, long time. Read more at: kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/…

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Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Mar 27

The rural practice gap is real. Increased state funding for legal aid would help reduce the shortage of critical civil legal services in rural Ohio counties. morningjournalnews.com/opinion/editor…

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. When we talk about shortages of workers in certain fields in Ohio, the legal profession is not often mentioned. But according to Mary Amos Augsburger, CEO of the Ohio State Bar Association, there is...

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Jun 24

When legal aid attorneys are in courtrooms, evictions decrease and conditions improve. Akron's new #RighttoCounsel pilot program in partnership with @CommLegalAid will help families avoid disruptions in housing, health, employment, and education. bit.ly/3Gfautv

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. The program will use $750,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to give legal assistance to individuals that meet certain poverty level requirements.

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Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Jun 6

Thank you to Ohio Senator @theresagavarone for introducing an amendment to the Senate biennial budget sub bill that would restore funding for civil legal services for Ohio's veterans and people impacted by the opioid epidemic. ohiolegalaids.org/removing-funds…

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. Removing Funds for Civil Legal Services from the State Budget Would Harm Ohio Veterans

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Apr 16

Each year, Ohio's legal aid organizations help thousands of Ohioans reduce their barriers to employment and housing by sealing eligible criminal records. #SecondChanceMonth

LLegal Services Corp.@LSCtweets · Apr 15

About one-third of Americans has a criminal record, which can be a serious barrier to stable housing and employment. This #SecondChanceMonth, catch our past Talk Justice episode on how expungement efforts are making a difference: legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/talk-…

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The Fair Housing Center@housingcenter · Apr 14

Did you know that housing stability impacts infant and maternal health? Studies show that housing instability and racial segregation lead to worse health outcomes for mothers and infants. Download our "Housing is Health" fact sheet to learn more: tinyurl.com/5ekxj8bm

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Apr 11

I have a driver’s license suspension. How do I know if it will be removed? bit.ly/44ncg5n

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Apr 3

Did you know legal aid attorneys help income eligible people prevent and challenge tax fraud? Thank you @LegalAidCLE for this helpful article! lakewoodobserver.com/read/2025/04/0…

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Mar 31

Increased funding for Legal Aid in the state budget would help close the growing justice gap outside of Ohio's 3 C's. nbc4i.com/news/local-new…

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio State Bar Association is warning of a legal service crisis in rural counties. In 82 of the state’s 88 counties, there are not enough attorneys for the population. “…

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Legal Services Corp.@LSCtweets · Mar 26

Wondering what's fact and what's fiction about legal aid and LSC's mission? Check out our guide: lsc.gov/about-lsc #LegalAid #A2J

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Denise Driehaus@DeniseDriehaus · Mar 31

Housing is one issue that impacts us all. Happy to join @uofcincy @portmancenter’s 2025 Policy Symposium, “Achievable Solutions for the Housing Crisis”.

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LegalAidCLE@LegalAidCLE · Mar 31

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Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Mar 25

Legal Aid organizations serve all 88 Ohio counties. Increasing state funding for legal aid in the 2026-2027 biennial budget will help narrow the rural justice gap. dispatch.com/story/news/202…

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. Ohio's rural counties have hemorrhaged attorneys, leaving many with too few to represent clients.

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Mar 24

Legal aid helped to keep a Columbus woman housed. DOGE cuts mean others may not get help dispatch.com/story/news/202… via @DispatchAlerts

OhioLegalAids's tweet card. Sherry McCullough was facing homelessness when Legal Aid helped her end her landlord's discrimination. DOGE cuts mean others may not get the same help.

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids@OhioLegalAids · Mar 19

Ohio’s housing shortage requires both preserving and expanding housing. Legal aid organizations help Ohioans prevent evictions and foreclosure and support community economic development projects that increase housing opportunities.

OhioLegalAids's tweet image. Ohio’s housing shortage requires both preserving and expanding housing. Legal aid organizations help Ohioans prevent evictions and foreclosure and support community economic development projects that increase housing opportunities.

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Ohio School-Based Health Alliance (Ohio Alliance)@OSBHAlliance · Mar 14

Many FAQs about SBHCs are answered in our SBHC 101 Toolkit! Whether “SBHC” is new to your vocab, or you’ve been doing school-based health for a long time, there is great info for all! osbha.com/sbhctoolkit101