Community Connections Newsletter January 2026

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Protecting Yourself from Tax Preparation Scams

IN THIS ISSUE: Addressing the Justice Gap | Donor Spotlight | Volunteer Spotlights | Fresh Start Gala Raffle | LASCO Fundraiser | Partnering for Good—Pro Bono Connections | Legal Aid in the News From Legal Deserts to Community Solutions: Addressing the Justice Gap in Rural Ohio By Kristin Lewis, Rural Advocacy Director

IN THIS ISSUE: LASCO Helps Clients Spring into Stability | Development Digest | Donor Spotlight | Volunteer Spotlight | LASCO Fundraiser | Partnering for Good—Pro Bono Connections | Legal Aid in the News | LASCO Helps Clients Spring into Stability By Kate McGarvey, Executive Director

IN THIS ISSUE: LASCO's Innovations

IN THIS ISSUE: January is Poverty Awareness Month | Turn Awareness into Action During Poverty Awareness Month | Serving the Community: Inside Perry County’s Free Legal Clinic and Wills for Vets | Partnering for Good—Pro Bono Connections | Legal Aid in the News | January is Poverty Awareness Month By Kate McGarvey, Executive Director

IN THIS ISSUE: Your Gift Helps Close the Justice Gap | Supporter Spotlight | Congratulations 2025 Regional Excellence Award Winners! | Partnering for Good—Pro Bono Connections | Important End-of-Year Information: Pro Bono Hours & CLE Credit | New "Our Volunteers" Webpage | Legal Aid in the News | Your Gift Helps Close the Justice Gap By Kate McGarvey, Executive Director and Debi Willet, LASCO Board Member

IN THIS ISSUE: Service to Support: Empowering Veterans Through Justice | Development Digest | LASCO Honors Veterans with Legal Help at Stand Down Events | Partnering for Good—Pro Bono Connections | Save the Date for Upcoming CLE Opportunities | Important End-of-Year Information: Pro Bono Hours & CLE Credit | Legal Aid in the News | Service to Support: Empowering Veterans Through Justice By Kate McGarvey, Executive Director and John Boyer, LASCO Board Member