EXCEL Resources
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Our mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation, financial assistance, information on the GI bill, and more.
Services - Low cost, refurbished desktops and laptops; computer literacy and education courses for adults and children
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Services - make communication more affordable
Services - Guide based upon household size and state
(StepUp Participant)
Services - Offering pro bono legal assistance. Can answer questions and provide direction for participants. Has advocated for many people in legal issues and incarcerated. Has assisted 560 people get out of incarceration. Very knowledgeable of navigating justice system and is willing to assist StepUp participants who have questions in anything legal related if he’s knowledgable in that specific area.
(NCCU) - Civil Litigation Clinic
Professor Scott Holmes (919) 530-7463
scott.holmes@nccu.edu
Office: 33
Services - Central (NCCU) has a Civil Litigation clinic. I am not familiar with their process, but they have listed Professor Holmes on their website as a point of contact here. See their website for details
Civil Justice Clinic
Clinic Director Charles Holton at (919) 613-7131
Supervising Attorney Jesse McCoy at (919) 613-6936
Services - Duke has a Civil Justice Clinic that may be of help. Information on their work and contact information can be found in the link.
Qualifications - Contact Professors Holton or McCoy and they will advise if this participant is eligible for their pro bono legal help and whether they can take on her case.
Legal Aid Helpline: (866) 219-5262
Toll-Free phone: 1-800-331-7594
Local phone: (919) 688-6396
Address:
201 W Main St, Ste 400 Durham, NC 27701-3228
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday
Services - “Legal Aid provides free legal help to low-income North Carolinians in civil cases involving basic human needs such as safety, shelter, income and more.
(984) 569-0593
Services - DEAR provides pro bono legal assistance to Durham residents who are looking to expunge their criminal record or suspend their drivers licence
Qualifications - Varies
(CJRC)
(919) 560-0500
Services - The CJRC provides two community based corrections programs to support adults during reentry
Qualifications - Must be 18, Durham resident and on probation, post-release supervision or parole
