Summit Legal Aid

06/19/2026

Summit Legal Aid is closed today in honor of Juneteenth.
This is a day that memorializes June 19th, 1865, when the last group of slaves in Texas was freed from enslavement.

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln in January of 1863, which, in theory, freed all enslaved people in Confederate states. However, there were significant delays in the implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation in areas that were still under Confederate control. Freedom was delayed for many enslaved people, particularly in Texas. On June 19, 1865- two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was supposed to take effect in all US states- Union Troops marched onto plantations and private homes, announcing freedom for enslaved people in Texas; this led to the celebration we now recognize as "Juneteenth."

We wish everyone a very happy Juneteenth as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and continue empowering marginalized people in our communities.

06/11/2026

For those affected by the recent storms, we are here to help.

06/10/2026

Thank you, PA State Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa, One Voice One Community, and the Fayette County Bar Association for helping to make our recent driver's license restoration clinic so successful!

06/05/2026

ICYMI: Summit Legal Aid's Executive Director, Brian Gorman, and Pardon Project Coordinator, Kyle Duff, recently joined hosts Matt Uram and Julio Sanchez for the first Recovery Lab Podcast episode!!

You can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js-ZEbidoR8

Brian and Kyle talked about the recent Clean Slate Clinic, which provided community members with the opportunity to meet with attorneys and pardon coaches to determine eligibility for expungements, record sealing, and pardons.
Attendees also received guidance on navigating requirements for appeals, occupational limited licenses, ignition interlock licenses, and probationary licenses—critical steps in helping individuals in recovery reenter the workforce.

About the Recovery Lab Podcast: Through personal stories, both Matt and Julio reflect on their lived experiences and how it has shaped their passion for helping others.
Through open dialogue and diverse perspectives, The Recovery Lab Podcast explores addiction as a complex disease while highlighting real-world resources available in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

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06/03/2026

Hunger doesn’t take a vacation. SUN Bucks helps offset the cost of groceries during the summer months when school is not in session.

Families can use the Sun Bucks Eligibility Navigator to see if they need to complete an online application next week ⤵️ https://qualtrics.pa.gov/jfe/form/SV_7NTYk9miF6rmHpI

05/29/2026

Unfortunately, our Elder Justice Legal Clinic that was scheduled on June 12th with Aging Services, Inc. has been canceled.

Thank you for understanding. We hope to reschedule.

The Elder Justice Legal Clinic that was scheduled for June 12th is canceled due to lack of interest.

05/20/2026

Summit Legal Aid is excited to partner with our friends at Aging Services, Inc. to hold an Elder Justice Legal Clinic in Indiana County on June 12th!!

For information and to register, visit https://summitlegal.org/events/elder-justice-clinic/

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Summit Legal Aid and Aging Services, Inc. are hosting an Elder Justice Legal Clinic on Friday, June 12, 2026. Registration is required.

05/20/2026

All Summit Legal Aid offices will be closed Wednesday, May 20th through Friday, May 22nd for staff training.
We will also be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

For 24/7 online intake, visit www.summitlegal.org/get-legal-help

05/15/2026

Thank you to our friends and staff for helping to make today's legal clinic in Uniontown a success!!

PA State Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa
Fayette County Bar Association
One Voice One Community

05/15/2026

Today is the last day for the Armstrong County Community Foundation Week of Giving!

There's still time to support our organization!
For more information, visit https://servingtheheart.org/news-events/week-of-giving.html

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