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AppalReD Legal Aid hires new executive director


Prestonsburg, Ky. (WYMT) - AppalreD Legal Aid, which has served Eastern Kentuckians in civil cases for decades, now has a new leader. Angeleigh Dorsey, who had many years of prior experience in legal aid, was hired as the new executive director. ...

Welcome Angeleigh Dorsey!


In just two weeks AppalReD Legal Aid will have a new Executive Director. We are so excited that we couldn't wait any longer to introduce her to our community of supporters! Angie will begin her role September 1.  Angeleigh Dorse...

AppalReD Legal Aid Receives $1.4M for Natural Disaster Recovery Legal Services


Prestonsburg, KY August 17, 2023 The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is awarding $1,345,226 to AppalReD Legal Aid to support the delivery of legal services to low-income Kentuckians impacted by the severe storms, flooding, and mudslid...

SBP to offer FEMA Appeal In Person Assistance this August


SBP is a national disaster and recovery organization. They will be offering in person FEMA appeal assistance clinics in Virgie, Buckhorn, Jenkins, and Jackson this month.  8/27 Virgie Baptist Church  8/28 Jenkins Public Library ...

FLOOD SURVIVORS: Did you know you can still make a FEMA appeal?


  HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The flood last July left thousands of people without a home or with one that needed severe repairs, and because of the level of disaster, FEMA applications were available for flood survivors. Which meant Eastern ...

"Peace of Mind:" $10,000 grant to help victims of domestic violence


  HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - AppalReD Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to people that qualify in 37 counties across the state. The organization received a $10,000 grant from WellCare to help victims of dom...

Precautions to take before buying or renting a home


  HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - After the July 2022 flood and recent fires in the region, many Eastern Kentuckians have had to find other places to live. If you are renting, AppalReD Legal Aid staff recommend that the tenant and landlord sign a...

New WellCare Grant: Domestic Violence Survivors "Hope for the Future"


August 9, 2003 Prestonsburg, KY AppalReD Legal Aid’s Appalachian HOPE (Homeless Outreach Prevention Effort) has assisted hundreds of domestic violence survivors over the past decade to transition to safe stable housing, but this is the firs...

Pike Co. and Floyd Co. Long-Term Flood Recovery Meetings


As the year anniversary of the devastating flooding of July 2022 nears, there are two more opportunities to connect with resources and lend your voice to the community action planning process. A meeting with be held on July 26 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in ...

Recovery Central Celebration in Whitesburg


Recovery takes a village! That's actually one of the reasons AppalReD Legal Aid started Project Renew, which provides free legal help to people in recovery. Because people CAN and DO recover, especially when they receive community support.  M...