April is Fair Housing Awareness Month. Edith, an 80-year-old senior, made her small apartment in federally subsidized housing her home for over five years. It was her sanctuary, filled with memories and the small comforts of a life lived independently. But as the years passed, her disability made it increasingly difficult to keep up with...Read More

“It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate Carla Gardner as the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award from the Broward County Bar Association. As a paralegal with Coast to Coast Legal Aid, Carla embodies dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Her tireless efforts behind the scenes ensure that our clients...Read More

Ed, a 66-year-old disabled veteran, has spent his life in service to our country. Now, in his golden years, he lives on a fixed income, carefully stretching every dollar while continuing treatment for his disability. When he was blindsided by a lawsuit from a creditor demanding nearly $1,700—a staggering sum for someone in his position—he...Read More

For one year, I was trafficked by someone who introduced himself to me as Kyle (my trafficker). I met my trafficker when I had just turned seventeen years old. Growing up, I had a difficult family dynamic. My parents divorced, and I was raised by my father who struggled with addiction and disabling mental health...Read More

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida proudly celebrates Lisa G. Goldberg, Executive Director, and Katianna Mazard, Director of Operations & Management, for being recognized as Florida Trend Women Leaders in the Law. This esteemed recognition highlights their exceptional contributions to the legal profession and their tireless dedication to advancing...Read More

In the early 1990’s Caleb was a victim of labor trafficking. His victimization included being labor trafficked, stabbed, kidnapped, and tortured. He came to CCLA seeking assistance expunging his criminal record which was a direct result of his victimization. His record impacted his life for almost 30 years. It prevented him from attending higher education...Read More

Louis, a 63 year old veteran with disabilities, was living in Section 8 housing when was served with an eviction. With a fixed income, he had fallen behind on his rent. After reaching out to other organizations for help without success, Louis turned to CCLA for assistance.  Through our negotiations and our partnerships with Goodman...Read More

James, a visually impaired senior veteran, has custody of his minor son and struggles with homelessness. When applying for Food Assistance, he reported his disability and living situation, as well as the fact that he is the primary custodial parent of his minor child. At the time of Food Assistance application, James and his son...Read More

Emily, a resilient woman in her 30s, endured a tumultuous relationship with her husband, John. During their marriage, it became clear to Emily that John struggled with serious mental health issues. His refusal to seek consistent treatment made life unpredictable and frightening for Emily and her child from a previous relationship. One evening, John’s behavior...Read More

Susan and Scott were married with two children, but their marriage was deteriorating. Susan decided she wanted a divorce. When Susan told Scott she did not want to be with him anymore, he argued with her. His screaming and verbal abuse escalated; Scott physically attacked Susan, strangling her and beating her. Their son heard his...Read More