Posts by Jessica Richardson
Black History Month: American Policies & Black Communities
Exploring the disparities facing Black communities that stem from previous policies in America.
Read MoreIllinois Immigrant Families Still Shielded From Trump Wealth Test
Legal Council advocates ask the U.S. Supreme Court to keep a court order in place blocking the public charge rule in Illinois while federal lawsuit continues.
Read MoreClient Focus: Tami
Tami’s health kept her from working a steady job. With new resources, she and her son can now reach their full potential.
Read MoreClient Focus: Quinn
Quinn, 35, was a single mother raising two children on the south side of Chicago who was hit with an unexpected life storm. Throughout her life she was diagnosed with several mental illnesses, depression, and anxiety. But a late diagnosis of HIV caused the biggest shift of all.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Zoe Harris
Staff Spotlight is a blog series featuring a member of Legal Council’s expert and ever-growing team. Today’s Spotlight features Zoe Harris, our new Children’s Mental Health Advocate. What brought you to Legal Council? I came to Legal Council through Avodah, which is a year-long fellowship rooted in Jewish values around social justice and anti-poverty work.…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Caroline Creed
Staff Spotlight is a blog series featuring a member of Legal Council’s expert and ever-growing team. Today’s Spotlight features Caroline Creed, our new Homeless Advocacy Specialist. What brought you to Legal Council? This year I am participating in a year-long service program called Avodah. When I was accepted into Avodah in the spring I was…
Read MoreClient Focus: Robert
Robert was born and raised in the west side of Chicago but when his mother passed away, he lost his home.
Read MoreClient Focus: Josiah
Josiah was a 6-year-old boy who was battling with anemia and other health problems that caused him to rely on tube feeding. Since moving from Chicago to the suburbs, his mother couldn’t get the in-home nursing assistance that she needed to care for Josiah. She tried for months to get the care she was entitled…
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