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API Legal Outreach News
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Overcoming obstacles to naturalization
Astier's story is one of incredible resilience and the power of second chances. Born in Ethiopia, she faced hardship early on, battling a serious leg injury as a child. When her family moved to Hawaii, she found a new sense of belonging and thrived as a teenager....
Join our Youth Advisory Council for 2024-2025
Calling all passionate Bay Area high school students (ages 14-18) who want to make a difference! API Legal Outreach is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for 2024-2025. What is YAC? YAC is a dynamic group of young...
Recent Updates to Reverse Mortgage Protections
A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows older homeowners (62 years or older) to access a portion of their home equity as cash. Unlike a traditional mortgage, borrowers don't make monthly payments. Instead, the loan balance grows over time as the borrower...
Protecting Our Seniors: Shedding Light on Elder Abuse
As we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2024, it is crucial to bring attention to the often hidden and heartbreaking issue of elder abuse. Our senior citizens, who have contributed so much to our society, deserve our protection and support. In this...
A Guide to Recent Regulatory Changes Expanding Access to SSI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently finalized three significant Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules that aim to reduce barriers and expand access to SSI benefits. These rules particularly impact in-kind support and maintenance (ISM)...
From Hardship to Hope: another APILO success story
David P. was born in the Yucatan, Mexico, in 1990. With his parents often absent, David, the eldest of four, grew up under the care of his grandmother. Determined to support his family, he worked various jobs in Mexico, but it wasn't enough. At 15, David made the...
Founded in 1975, the mission of API Legal Outreach is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy for the most marginalized segments of the community including low-income women, seniors, recent immigrants, and youth.
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