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Board of Directors
Annual Report
Employment
Message from the Executive Director
Events:
Events offered by HALSA
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Make a one-time or monthly donation
Will donations - Join our Guardian Partners
Give $1,000 and join our Justice For Life Program
Give a gift of Stock
Increase the value of your donation with a Matching gift.
Thank you for helping HALSA and making a difference in someone's life!
News:
Nov 2004 - Social Security and the New Fleeing Felon Rules
2004 - Success! SSDI + VA
Success! HIV + Developmental Disability
Success! CD4 of Two = DISABLED
The Stats
Supporters:
Special thanks to Macy's Passport
HALSA receives funding from government grants, private donations from individuals, corporations and foundations in order to provide free legal services to person living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County.
Volunteer:
Pro Bon Volunteers - Attorneys
Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, and Notaries Volunteers
Event and Office Support Opportunities
How can I become a HALSA Volunteer?
HALSA Applications:
- Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney Application
- Paralegals, Legal Secretaries & Notaries Application
- Event and Office Support Volunteer Application
Press:
Making a Difference with HIV Legal Checkups by David I. Schulman
Links:
PRO BONO ATTORNEYS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR HALSA
Governmental Agencies
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SERVICES OFFERED AT HALSA
Bilingual Intake Coordination
HIV & AIDS Diagnosis
HIV & AIDS related legal issues
Proof of Residency in Los Angeles County
Low-Income
Accessing HALSA's Services
Services Provided
HIV - Discrimination / Confidentiality
People with HIV/AIDS often suffer discrimination following the disclosure of their HIV/AIDS status. Therefore HALSA's discrimination attorney helps and advises people with questions, issues, and actions surrounding confidentiality and discrimination.
Success Story
Housing
Eviction Defense
Public Housing and Section8
Habitability (Landlord refuses to make repairs)
Illegal Rent Increases under rent control
Security Deposits
Disputes amongst Neighbors
Pets (Including the right to have a service animal)
Success Story
Immigration
Immigration Forms
Freedom of Information Act Requests
FBI Rap Sheets
Employment authorization documetn requests
Renewals/Replacements of legal permanent resident cards
HIV Waivers
Legal Check-up Program
National Recognition
Funding Opportunities
Low - Income Taxpayer Clinic
Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA)
Success Story
OutReach
HALSA has collaborative relationships with numerous HIV/AIDS-related providers throughout Los Angeles County.
Pro Bono Placement
Attorneys who volunteer their time and talents for free.
Over 250 volunteer attorneys who provide pro bono assistance in a wide variety of legal areas which include:
Estate planning
Social Security
Housing
Consumer
Confidentiality
Health care
Insurance
Immigration
Discrimination
Employment law
Public Benefits (Social Security Disability)
HALSA offers legal advice and assistance in public benefits.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
MediCal - California State Insurance
Success Stories
Testamentary Services
Advance Health Care Directives
Domestic Partnerships
Hospital Visitations
Powers of Attorney
Simple Wills
Community Education
Espanol
Bienvenidos a HALSA (HIV & AIDS Legal Services, Inc.)
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