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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 3, 2024

Effective July 1, West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS), which is headquartered in Jackson, will be funded by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to provide people in the greater Memphis metropolitan area with free legal help on civil matters. LSC is a federally funded agency that provides financial support to civil legal aid programs like WTLS nationwide, ensuring access to civil legal assistance for low-income individuals and families across the United States. WTLS’ work in Shelby, Tipton, Fayette and Lauderdale counties will be funded for the remainder of 2024 with a $940,301 grant from LSC. WTLS’ annual budget is supplemented with grants from individuals, foundations, the state of Tennessee and federal grants. “Our team is eager to get work providing these crucial services to individuals and families across this region,” says WTLS Executive Director Ashley Holliday. “As we grow, our focus will remain constant: to ensure that people in need have access to justice and the support they deserve.” Read the press release from the organization.