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George's Story
Read how LAWO and our partners at ABLE worked together on George's legal housing issue.
Domestic Violence Programs for Survivors
Read about the recent programs LAWO has implemented to support survivors.
Free Right to Counsel Housing & Eviction Prevention Legal Aid Services Available to Those Who Qualify
A recently-passed Right to Counsel housing ordinance has allowed LAWO to expand our program in assisting Toledoans facing eviction and other housing stability issues.
LAWO Special Projects Outreach Office Now Open at Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services
After a nearly two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, LAWO’s Special Projects Outreach Office has returned to the Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services and is welcoming prospective clients.
Lester's Story
Lester Jones* is a 62-year-old legally blind senior who receives Social Security, Medicaid, and Food Stamps.
Mary's Story
Mary*, a single parent with two children, had debts of over $142,000 and kept falling further behind on her payments.
Phillip's Story
Phillip Major* and his spouse, the parents of three minor children, were both employed as independent contractors with a company that sold fixed rate utility bill plans door-to-door. Mr. Major and his spouse both lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 shut-down and fell behind on their rent.
Outreach in the Midst of COVID
In 2020 and 2021 LAWO modified its outreach efforts to ensure it provided agricultural workers information about their rights and how to protect themselves and their families in a COVID safe manner. We also provided information on COVID-19 and personal protection equipment to agricultural workers.
Linda's Story
When Linda filed for a Civil Protection Order, she thought she and her children would need to move out of their home.
Juanita's Story
When the opposing party objected to Juanita’s civil protection order, she did not know how to proceed to keep her family safe.
Important Message About COVID-19
Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) is here to help people living in poverty for whom the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about swift and severe changes. They have lost employment by the thousands; many are facing the loss of their homes and health care and experiencing increased rates of domestic violence. While LAWO’s physical offices are closed during this stage of the pandemic ...