Aug. 02, 2024
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Summit Legal Aid are proud to announce an upcoming joint community event on Friday, Aug. 9, from 1-4 p.m. at the Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd., in New Kensington.
Community organizations and residents are encouraged to join the event to meet with both Summit Legal Aid staff and Cooper to learn more about services for people in need of assistance. Free refreshments will be provided, along with activities and a basket raffle.
Formerly Laurel Legal Services, Summit Legal Aid provides free legal help to qualified residents in 10 counties, including Westmoreland. As a newly merged organization, Summit Legal Aid is visiting different communities in its service area to inform residents about its vital work.
“It is not uncommon for a constituent to come to our office with a heartbreaking story. My staff and I have shed more than a few tears and we know Summit Legal Aid’s services can fill an important gap, providing a much-needed lifeline to those in need,” said Cooper. “The event planned for Friday will help make certain the community knows Summit is here and may be able to help.”
“We’re so excited to team with Rep. Cooper, and we appreciate her and her staff’s commitment to serve the residents of New Kensington. This is a great opportunity to work together,” said Summit Legal Aid Executive Director Brian Gorman. “The residents of New Kensington are resilient, proud of their history and look forward to the future. Summit Legal Aid’s staff of over 60 works to ensure that justice is for everyone, not just for those who can afford an attorney.”
Learn more about Summit Legal Aid at its website,
summitlegal.org.
Representative Jill Cooper
55th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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