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By Veronica Beltran

$250,000 grant awarded

Grant for new legal clinic to help most vulnerable

Mar 10, 2020 | 10:40 AM

PRINCE GEORGE–A $250,000 grant has been awarded to Active Support Against Poverty, in Prince George, allowing the organization to host a legal clinic.

Active Support Against Poverty’s mission is to act as a guide for the empowerment, education and self-determination of clients from Prince George and surrounding areas.

“The most vulnerable often need someone to guide them through the justice system in person, and this support will help with direct assistance for them. This expanded clinic model will also support advocates who may need advice on next steps to support their own clients.”–David Eby, Attorney General.

The funding will allow for the addition of a lawyer and trained legal staff. The new funding will enable the organization to hire a lawyer and trained legal staff who can offer legal advice and act as counsel in proceedings.

“The Law Foundation is pleased to support people in Prince George and the surrounding region through this announcement. This new legal clinic will help many low income and vulnerable people to navigate the complex legal issues that they face in their lives, from evictions through to issues with disability and other income supports.”–Josh Paterson, executive director, Law Foundation of B.C

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