In this issue: Inside Look from the Executive Director; Grant Funding Supports Legal Aid's Work with Seniors; The Return of the Fresh Start Gala; Danniell Coleman Steps into Pro Bono Role; Opportunity to Help Out; LASC and SEOLS in the News
Inside Look from the Executive Director
Development Digest
Grant Funding Supports Legal Aid's Work with Seniors
The Return of the Fresh Start Gala!
Thank you to all the attendees, donors, auction participants, and our
generous sponsors who supported the 2023 Fresh Start Gala! If you missed the event, but would still like to donate,
click here.
To see more from the 2023 Fresh Start Gala, check out our
Facebook photo album!
Connecting with Pro Bono
Danniell Coleman Steps into Pro Bono Role
After five years working at the Chillicothe office of SEOLS, Danniell Coleman has moved into the role of pro bono support for LASC and SEOLS. In her new position, Danniell provides the support that is essential to OSLSA’s pro bono work, including scheduling interviews with potential pro bono attorneys, interviewing senior clients who need wills and advanced directives, sending out referral letters to clients and private attorneys willing to work with them, and doing the onsite administrative and support work necessary for successful legal clinics.
“We are thrilled to have Danniell join our team,” said Dianna Parker. “Her commitment to Legal Aid and her knowledge of our service area will be incredibly hopeful to the role.”
Danniell says she truly enjoys the work she does on behalf of Ohioans in need of civil legal aid. “We give hope and a voice to low-income individuals,” she says. “Legal aid helps make sure that everyone is treated fairly in the justice system, no matter how much money they have or what their background is.”
Originally from Chillicothe and raised in South Webster, Ohio, Danniell graduated from Ohio University. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and hiking with her husband and two daughters.
LASC and SEOLS in the News
LASC Managing Attorney Josh Goodwin’s testimony before the Public Benefits Assistance Accountability Task Force quoted:
Advocates Say Public Benefits Programs Weighed Down by ‘Bureaucracy,’ ‘Red Tape’
Hannah (April 18, 2023)
SEOLS Administrative Secretary Sherry Barker mentioned as a coordinator of a free legal clinic:
Perry County Probate/Juvenile Court Update
Perry County Tribune (April 26, 2023)
LASC Staff Attorney Graham Bowman quoted:
Attorney 'cautiously optimistic' settlement can be reached for Latitude Five25 residents
The Columbus Dispatch (April 26, 2023)
SEOLS Staff Attorney Caitlyn McDaniel mentioned as a presenter:
Register now for ACEnet's Women in Business conference
Athens Messenger (May 4, 2023)
SEOLS Staff Attorney Caitlyn McDaniel mentioned as a presenter:
Women in business conference happening Friday
Athens News (May 16, 2023)
SEOLS mentioned as a grant recipient:
Sisters Health Foundation announces grants
The Marietta Times (May 20, 2023)
LASC mentioned as a provider of record sealing and expungement services:
New Ohio law makes hiding criminal records easier, quicker, cheaper
The Columbus Dispatch (May 21, 2023)