together We Rise 2019 ANNUAL REPORT TOGETHER, WE WILL RISE A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Friend, Legal when no one else can help, justice means safety from Just as this Annual Report went domestic violence, stopping to press in early March, our an unfair eviction or saving world as we knew it changed a home from foreclosure, almost overnight. As we are all keeping children safe aware, COVID-19 (coronavirus) from abuse and accessing is impacting millions of lives, affordable health care. around the world and here in Western North Carolina. Here are a few highlights of 2019:

We are sharing the report • Providing free legal aid with you now, as we always and other services to do at this time of year, so that protect the basic rights and you will be encouraged and improve the lives of 18,858 uplifted by the progress we’ve people from across the made together. You’ll find region. That’s 2,000 more inspiring stories of how people folks helped than in 2018. have overcome hardships, and the impact that you’ve • Expanding to provide had by supporting the work comprehensive legal aid to Pisgah Legal Services does to people with low incomes in promote access to justice. For Mitchell, Yancey and Avery the people who turn to Pisgah counties. We are opening an office in the Highlands/

2 TOGETHER, WE WILL RISE Cashiers area in 2020 to • Building organizational A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR serve people in Jackson structure and The Justice Gap and Need for Free Legal Aid and Macon counties. management capacity by adding staff and • Enrolling people in appointing attorney 71% Affordable Care Act health Jackie Kiger as PLS’ first insurance in 11 WNC Chief Operations Officer. OF LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE U.S. EXPERIENCE counties. A CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEM IN A YEAR. • Increasing access to • Filing free tax returns for low- civil legal aid by adding THE RATE IS EVEN HIGHER FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC income folks who qualify online applications and VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT (97%); PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN for the Earned Income screening applicants by UNDER AGE 18 (80%); AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (80%).* Tax Credit and putting phone in real time. more than $160,000 back Our strength lies in what in the pockets of working Pisgah Legal Services: 2019 Results for People in WNC we do together, for the individuals and families. safety and well-being of • Advocating reform of the our community. Together $24,518,513 13,837 we will rise and continue to sexual assault laws in North Secured in quantifiable benefits Positive case outcomes stand for justice and dignity Carolina and championing for our clients. With a budget in closed cases for our neighbors here in stronger statewide policies of $5.2 million that’s a Western North Carolina. As 4:1 return on investment. that increase safe, always, we thank you for affordable housing. your steadfast support. Success Rates for Clients (Cases Closed in 2019 with Pisgah Legal Representation)

97% 99% 97% obtained/enforced secured or maintained prevented or protective order custody of children delayed eviction against abuser

William “Bill” Wolcott, III James A. Barrett 98% 86% obtained legal status obtained, preserved or Board President Executive Director for immigrants increased Social Security benefits *According to the 2017 Justice Gap Report, with research by Legal Services Corporation. 3 Stopping Domestic and Sexual Violence

“Olivia” lived in constant fear of her husband. The worst nights were when he came home drunk. She and the children would hide in the bedroom while he raged, breaking dishes and screaming at them. “Eventually I would come out to keep him from attacking the children,” she says. “If I did, he would beat me instead of them.”

One night she came home from work early to find him sexually abusing their daughter. Olivia picked up the only weapon she could find – a frying pan – and fought back. Her husband fled the country, hiding from the authorities for years, but in 2019 he called Olivia, saying he was coming back to kill her and take the children.

Olivia reached out to the police and a local domestic violence shelter, who then connected her with Pisgah Legal Services. Attorney Madeline Offen guided Olivia through obtaining a restraining order, divorcing her husband and securing sole legal custody of the children. Now Olivia is working with Pisgah Legal’s immigration team to gain permanent legal status. “I’m terrified of being deported, of being separated from my children and then being sent to Mexico where he is.”

“I suffered for 14 years of my Pisgah Legal life. I don’t want anyone else partners with domestic violence shelters, to go through this.” advocates and law enforcement – “Olivia” across the mountain region. (Name, photo and some details Thanks to Women changed to protect client) for Women for supporting our 4 advocacy work! “Before I met Thomas, I was wondering what bridge underpass I was going to live under.” –­ Stephen, pictured here with his son, Devin

Preventing Homelessness

When Stephen and his wife Scared and alone, Stephen made The father and son remain in their separated, he became the his way to the courthouse. There he home, and Stephen found a better sole caregiver of his son, Devin, met Pisgah Legal Attorney Thomas job working at Devin’s school. who has special needs. Unable Lodwick just outside eviction court. Stephen says, “I prayed for a to leave Devin alone at night, Thomas and Stephen negotiated miracle. Sometimes God brings a Stephen changed jobs, earning with the landlord and mortgage stranger into your life to help you.” less than half his previous salary. company to stop the eviction. He fell behind on his mobile Together, they also reached out In 2019, more than 325 people avoided or delayed eviction home’s mortgage and lot rental to community groups that helped due to PLS’ program that positions staff and volunteer and received an eviction notice. Stephen catch up financially. housing attorneys inside the Buncombe County Courthouse.

5 “I see folks with many different needs: lack of health insurance, folks with literacy issues, people who are homeless. It’s critical that we address social determinants of health.” – Leah Yetter

When Lisa (right) was diagnosed with cancer, she had no choice but Pisgah Legal works in medical-legal partnerships with MAHEC, RHA Health to retire after 29 years of working as a nurse. Together, she and Leah and Hot Springs Health Program to address “social determinants of Yetter, a Pisgah Legal health advocate who works with Hot Springs health,” conditions in the places where people live, learn, work and play Health Program, secured health insurance for her, her husband and that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. her son, all previously covered through Lisa’s work. These partnerships resolve legal issues that impede health and train Fortunately, Lisa is now in remission, and she still comes back year after providers to screen patients for health-related social needs by identifying year to renew her family’s ACA health insurance with Leah. and addressing socio-economic problems – such as substandard housing and domestic violence – problems that harm health and can reduce the effectiveness of treatment plans. 6 Increasing Access to Health Care

Despite attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Pisgah Legal staff and volunteers persist, explaining options in easy-to-understand language and signing local people up for comprehensive, affordable health insurance.

During the seventh annual Open Enrollment Period (Nov. 1- Dec. 15, 2019), we completed 984 appointments to serve 1,500 family members. 79% of appointments ended with enrollment, renewal or post-enrollment assistance, our highest yet.

Consumers with household incomes under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level may qualify for the Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) to help lower their monthly premium costs and make health insurance more affordable. Our consumers qualified for an average of $881/month, making the total saved for a year $9,298,308.

This vital assistance is offered year-round, helping people outside Open Enrollment get and keep health insurance coverage. In 2019, we completed a total of 1,547 appointments, an increase from last year of 29%, to serve 2,325 family members.

Special thanks to the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust for continuing to champion PLS’ health justice work, to the RHI Legacy Foundation for supporting this work in Rutherford County, and to the many dedicated volunteers who are making coverage a reality in our mountain region.

“You took the time to correctly understand our situation, help us correctly answer the questions... You were friendly, patient, efficient and thorough. And we left so relieved!” – Lisa and Kraig 7 Assisting Immigrants

Abeer was living in the U.S., a refugee from war-ravaged Yemen, when she met and fell in love with Matt. After they married, Matt was sure they would have no problem obtaining Abeer’s citizenship.

They filed the paperwork, paid thousands of dollars in fees and traveled to Greenville, Morrisville and Charlotte. They hired an attorney, contacted public officials, and made countless phone calls to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. But more than two years later, they still had no answers. Matt says, “They have all these different departments, and no one takes any responsibility. In the meantime, Abeer couldn’t get a job or drive or have a bank account. I was mad.”

They came to Pisgah Legal Services where Immigration Law Advocate Noele Aabye “If it wasn’t for Pisgah discovered the couple needed to re-submit Abeer’s medical Legal Services, I think exam. Soon after doing so, we would still be they received her green card. checking the mailbox In 2019, generous donors gave more than $80,000 to support every day.” PLS’ work with immigrants. –­ Matt, pictured here with Watch a video of their story at pisgahlegal.org/abeerandmatt Abeer and their son 8 Securing More Money for Working Families Working folks, particularly those with families, may be eligible for tax refunds of hundreds or even thousands of dollars, even if they are not technically required to file due to lower incomes. Through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), families can receive up to $6,000 per year. The average yearly household income of a Pisgah Legal client is only $13,955, so an EITC can be an incredible benefit for struggling families.

In 2019, Pisgah Legal staff and volunteers filed 165 tax returns for clients that resulted in $160,445 in tax refunds. Of that amount, $68,157 was in EITC. Our free service also saved clients more than $36,000 that would have otherwise been paid to tax preparers.

Creating Permanent Affordable Housing Pisgah Legal is spearheading a new effort to create permanently affordable housing through a community-based nonprofit called the Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust (ABCLT). After more than two years of careful research and planning, ABCLT has hired an executive director, and construction on new housing begins in 2020. Find out more at abclt.org.

Expanding to Meet the Needs in WNC

In 2019, a new Pisgah Legal office opened to serve the people of Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties thanks to support from the Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation, the AMY Wellness Foundation and The Fund for Mitchell Did you know that County. PLS Attorney Olivia Williams (left) is one of the staff attorneys who Pisgah Legal has assisted works in these counties. 20+ area nonprofits with start-up support since In 2020, PLS will open a Highlands/Cashiers office to serve folks in Jackson and Macon counties. This is made possible by a dynamic group of local residents we began in 1978? who are raising the necessary funds, along with support from churches and local foundations, Watch a video of their story at pisgahlegal.org/abeerandmatt including the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation and affiliates of CFWNC and NCCF.

Thanks to the WNC Bridge Foundation, Pisgah Legal is also expanding the Elder Law program to serve more seniors across the mountain region. 9 LEGAL AID PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES

Children’s Law Helps disadvantaged children Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention avoid homelessness, escape abuse and Helps survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual access essential services, such as medical assault take legal action to escape abuse and care and education. rebuild their lives and financial stability. Consumer Law Defends consumer rights, Medical-Legal Partnerships Helps medical addresses fraud and stops predatory lending patients address legal issues that impact “social practices by protecting clients’ limited income determinants” or issues that impact their health, such and resources from unfair collection. as domestic violence, housing, or crushing debt. Health Justice Promotes access to health Income Security Obtains and protects public insurance through the Affordable Care Act benefits for low-income people, including SNAP, (ACA), including understanding options for SSI/SSDI, Social Security and others. Medicaid and Medicare. Justice for All Helps eligible immigrants work legally Elder Law Helps seniors live independently and secure legal status and addresses other basic in their homes for as long as possible. Protects poverty needs. Provides legal documents to protect seniors from financial or physical abuse children and assets in case of family separation. or harassment, and assists with end-of-life planning. Community Economic Development Increases jobs and affordable housing through legal Homelessness Prevention Prevents families advocacy and in partnership with other nonprofits, and individuals from losing their homes to church groups and local governments. eviction or foreclosure and improves existing housing conditions. Expunction In conjunction with the Buncombe County Justice Resource Center, helps clear criminal Veterans Law Assists homeless or otherwise records for minor offenses and remove barriers to vulnerable military veterans by obtaining or employment, housing, education, and benefits. maintaining stable housing, securing disability benefits and accessing quality health care Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyer (MAVL)/ and health insurance. Hotline/Emeritus Attorneys Harnesses the power of volunteer attorneys by providing opportunities to serve Pisgah Legal clients pro bono.

10 Growing Impact

on Mountain Communities Mitchell Avery

Madison Yancey 18,858 Burke PEOPLE ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS McDowell WERE SERVED BY PISGAH LEGAL IN 2019* Swain Haywood Buncombe Rutherford Graham Henderson INCOME CHILDREN

Jackson $13,955 49% Polk average of cases, closed household and pending, Cherokee Macon Transylvania income of involved children Pisgah Legal in the household Clay client AGE GENDER Pisgah Legal Services provides a broad array of free, civil legal services in 11 WNC counties, and offers health and immigration law services in 18 counties. 19% of clients, closed 76% cases, are 60 of clients identified as years of age women, 24% as men, We have six offices, located in Asheville, Burnsville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Marshall, and or older in cases closed Rutherfordton, and we will add another in Highlands/Cashiers in 2020.

RACE/ETHNICITY (PERCENTAGES BY ISSUE AREA) CASES CLOSED IN 2019 70% of clients, cases closed, identified as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 14% Black White CHILD ABUSE AND CUSTODY 14% Latinx 35% 2% Asian, Native American, Mixed Race HOMELESSNESS or identified themselves as Other PREVENTION 25% STAFF, VOLUNTEERS & SUPPORTERS 32 Attorneys 12% 74 Staff 119 Community Volunteers SUBSISTENCE INCOME, HEALTH CARE 300 Pro Bono Attorney Volunteers 10% AND GOVERNMENT BENEFITS 1,600+ Financial Supporters CONSUMER RIGHTS 6% 3% 9% *Includes all members of households in cases closed and pending. AND ESSENTIAL PROPERTY END-OF-LIFE PLANNING FOR SENIORS Some helped more than once. Includes all family members assisted by ACA health justice work. OTHER BASIC NEEDS FOR IMMIGRANTS 11 THE POWER OF PRO BONO Volunteer Attorney Saves a Family’s Home

When Ruth and Boris found a home for sale by owner, they jumped at their chance at the American Dream. They negotiated to buy the property, made a large down payment, and began making monthly payments to the sellers, never missing one. But two years later, the sellers suddenly increased the price of the house. They demanded Ruth and Boris pay up or get evicted and lose everything. When the couple refused, they were given a 10-day eviction notice.

Ruth and Boris’ world was falling apart. Their daughter was killed while serving in the military, they were in danger of losing their home and had no resources to hire an attorney. Ruth called Pisgah Legal Services who connected her with volunteer attorney Bryant Webster. “I put my life in his hands,” Ruth says. “He was my hope.”

For four years Bryant fought multiple eviction attempts on their behalf, eventually unwinding the illegal transaction and securing a new loan with HomeTrust Bank. Ruth says, “My heart is beating again. I’m not lost. We are safe in his hands. We found the right person.”

“This case will long count as Stone & Christy, one of the highlights of my P.A. was honored by legal career.” the N.C. Bar Association with –­ Bryant Webster (far right) the statewide 2019 Law Attorney, Stone & Christy, P.A., Firm Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney for PLS Service Award. 12 2019 MAVL AND EAGLE ATTORNEYS MAVL = Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyers and EAGLE = Emeritus Attorneys Giving Legal Expertise

Pro Bono Honor Roll Anna Hamrick Volunteers John Frue Heather Newton 50 or more hours Sam Harben for Justice Victor Garlock Rosaire Nottage recorded David Hillier Up to 9 hours Allison Garren Janet Paduhovich Ann-Patton Hornthal recorded Paul Glaser Lorin Page Jenna Blackwell Kenny Hunt Carol Goins James Palmer Kim Brown Harold Kaplan Steve Agan Tikkun Gottschalk Jason Peltz Mike Greer Leonard Poe William Christy B.J. Kilgore Sharon Alexander Paul Groesbeck Anastasia Prendergast Rob Dimitrijevich Mark Kurdys Angie Alvarado Daren Gum Susan Taylor Rash Robert Lamb Andrew Atherton Cynthia Eller Jackson Hamilton Chris Reed Coalter Lathrop Derrick Bailey Holly Fairbairn Jillian Ballard Joshua Harrold Norman Riddle Jessica Leaven Alex Gomes Frederick Barbour Larry Hartley Sabrina Rockoff Tod Leaven Linda Kane Jack Bebber Edward Hay, Jr. Kathleen Rodberg Robert Kaplan Jean Lee Nathan Begley Daniel Hervig Ellen Rose Meredith Lenell Gerald Kirksey Matthew Belitsos Cynthia Holman Marc Rudow Harris Livingstain John Noor William Biggers Robin Jacobs Susan Russo Klein CONGRATULATIONS Doris Loomis Kim Jardine Julie Northup Annika Brock William Saupe Tom Lowry Martin Jarrard Ben Scales Hannah Camenzind Norman Schaich AND THANK YOU! Esther Manheimer Eugene Carr, III Ronald Justice, Jr. James Siemens Philip Smith James Marshall Vincent Childress, Jr. John Kerr Glen Shults Cynthia Strom In 2019 the Buncombe County Bar Lance Martin Catherine Claussen D. Rodney Kight, Jr. Ronald Sneed Allan Tarleton recognized four attorneys for their Lucy Massagee Eva Clement Melody King Carolyn Snipes Vann Vogel Barrett McFatter Ryan Coffield Matthew Kitchens Carole Spainhour outstanding pro bono work (L-R): Caroline Knox Bryant Webster Jennifer Moore C. Page Collie Neal W. Stanifer Emeritus Attorney Eleanor Powers; Rich Kucharski S. Christopher Moore Samuel Craig Heidi Stewart Heather Lacey Natalie Gray, Westall, Gray & Connelly, Elizabeth Newman Wendy Craig Jamie Stokes Elizabeth Cramer Scott Lamb PA; Lance Martin, Ward & Smith, PA; Pro Bono All Stars Andrew Parker Brian Stretcher Mae Creadick Sheila Lambert 10-49 hours Will Parz Richard Tanker and Alex Gomes, Montford Law. John Crotts Dennis Lanahan recorded Douglas Tate Lois Penn Dale Curriden Beth Lane Saul Perla Gordon Langer Margaret Teich Cynthia Alleman Walter Daniels Ben Pitts Brian Lawler Sarah Thornburg Leah Broker Rebecca Darchuk Robert Pitts Katherine Dare Gene Leicht Rachel Toth Jean Brooks Eleanor Powers Jerome Davidow Richard Maita Michael Tracy April Burt VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS Eric Rainey Jane Dearwester Blake Marcus Edward Treat Robert “Bo” Carpenter Chris Reed Robert Deutsch Mark Martin Jenni Turner CONTRIBUTED 3,172 HOURS Steve Carruthers Matthew Roberson Evan Dewandler Laura Mahr Elise Wahl Bob Clifford Kathleen Rodberg Emily Dezio Blake Marcus Diane Walton IN 2019, A VALUE OF $792,915. John Crotts Ellen Rose Gary Dodd Betsey Matthews Eunice Ward Sarah Corley Carol McCrory L. Ashley Saville-Amtower Elleveve Donahue Carter Webb R. Walton Davis, III Patrick McCroskey Cynthia Schirmer Erin Dunnuck Meg Sparger Westall John Decker Diane McDonald Jennifer Snyder Joanne Dykes Wiley Westall James Ellis James Edmonds Michael McEnery Brad Stark Jason Wilson W. Perry Fisher, II Nicki Applefield Engel Dustin McIntee William Wolcott, III John Sutton, Jr. Mariah McKinney Kerry Friedman Paul Erickson John Veazey We do our best to keep accurate records. Scott Taylor Eileen McMinn C. David Gantt Woodard Farmer Adam Vorhis If you have a correction to this list, please Gabrielle Trott James Minick Jason Gast Frank Fischer Jon Yarbrough contact Katie Russell Miller: [email protected]. Gay Vinson Michelle Morris Ben Gilbert Katherine Fisher Terry Young Hayley R. Wells Tom Morris Natalie Gray Johanna Fowler Kenneth Youngblood 13 2019 Board Breanna Estrada Tamson Milton Caroline Fleming Clinton Montgomery of Directors Isabelle Freirich Joe Mouer William “Bill” Wolcott, III Jacob Gabbard Amanda Narango President Fernanda Garcia Sydney Nazloo Shelley Brown, Rebecca Goggans Kathy Norris Vice-President Rebecca Goodwin Julie Northup Madeline Greenberg Esther Cartwright, Paula O’Brien Treasurer Teresa Onofrio Judy Ott Frank Castelblanco, Be Owusu Secretary Glen Ottley Leslie Heywood, Alex Peña THANK YOU Executive Committee Juan Peña Member-at-Large Cynthia Penovi VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF! Lee Anne Mangone, Paula Penovi Past President Hannah Perla Sharon Alexander Marian Plaut Ryan Coffield Adriana Guerrero (above) Tom Plaut Nicki Applefield Engel Joe Hanlon Eleanor Powers Judy Futch Joey Harrington Teresa Price Claudia Hawkins Hailey Hensley Emily Pulley Harris Livingstain Sam Herbert Olga Ramos Gwen McKinney Jennifer Herrera Phillip Reeder John Noor Mary Jean Herzog Sheila Reeves Iindia Pearson Anna Huntley Ray Reiser Kristi Hettenbach Jorge Redmond Ken Richstad Sue Hinterman Charlie Shanor John Robenalt Clinton Holt Bonnie Rockwood Billy Solmson Ellie Hudson Debbie Rogers Susan Hunt Flor Santiago Volunteers Dylan Jones Beryl Shepley Spencer Anderson David Jons Russell Shuler Sarah Armstrong Olga Juarez Tom Siekman Jim Bagley Aidan Justus Andrea Smith William Baker Mara Kent Ann Caton Smith Bob Barrios-Brown Jesse Kitt Lowell Smith 2019 Summer Law Clerks: (L-R): Daniel Sullivan, Appalachian School of Law; Gerald Kirksey Perrin Lowrey, Cornell Law School; Anna Huntley, North Carolina Central University Matthew Belitsos Thom Smythe School of Law; Matthew Belitsos, Emory University School of Law; Anastasia Urian, UNC Stephanie Biziewski Maude Kneale Sadie Sondgerath School of Law; and Coburn Burroughs, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Alexandra Bloch Rachel Leslie Jeremy Stein Connor Booher Sara Lewis Pat Strang Pat Breher Eriel Lindsey Daniel Sullivan Kim Brown Kat Little Catherine Thompson “The day I got legal custody of the kids, Sally Beth Brown Emily Lopez Greta Trautmann Coburn Burroughs Perrin Lowrey Anastasia Urian everyone in the courtroom was smiling Morgan Burroughs Tom Lowry Bethany Vance Ivry Cheeks Marlene Lutete Jane Verm and crying. It wouldn’t have happened Jackie Chromey Emily McCarthy Eunice Ward Zoe Clarke Carol McCrory Linda Watt Autumn McKinney Peggy Weaver Bob Clifford without Pisgah Legal Services.” Carolina Cole Myles McKnight Rachel Weir Mark Davis Lynne Meacham Alice Weldon – Amanda, client Ashley Dyer Jo Ann Merfeld Valerie Welbourn Sarah Eckerd Neal Meriwether Keturah Wilkerson 14 Peter Eisemann Sophie Mills Keith Wright Committee Health Justice Volunteers Volunteers Maia Baker-Collier Debbie Aiton Casey Blake Katie Alexander Jenny Boyer Michael Beech Salem Coogler Patricia Call Sarah Corley Terry Call Jason Craig Jim Carillon Ron Curran Emily Dake Libby de Caetani Jeff Dektor Gerald De Land Lynda Feldman Mary Ellen Dendy Annie Brooks-Fontaine Dorothy Foltz-Gray Gilda Gatti Kerry Friedman Ben Gilbert Jacqui Friedrich Claudia Hawkins Nathan Garnett Marlene Jacoby Andrew Gibbons Gene Keil Anneliesse Gormley Lucy Keil Ashley Gragtmans Karen Lechner Myra Grant Fred Littleton Mike Haislip Leslie Long Edward Hay Lynne Meacham Andrew Holcombe Marianne Mooney Luke Howe Barb Mueller “We volunteer as a family because our values Alysia Johnson Becky Pitts Kerry Keihn Cajes Pitts are aligned with the mission of Pisgah Legal.” Melanie Kemp Tom Plaut Tara Kerr Kathy Quinlan –­ Becky Pitts, with (L-R) son Ben, grandson Cajes and husband Bob BJ Kilgore Ann Caton Smith Anne Kimmel Tom Snow Chelsea Lassen Bob Sondgerath Sue McClinton Jane Vasica The Pitts Family Becky has volunteered faithfully for all seven ACA Barrett McFatter Katie Winchell Open Enrollment periods. Her grandson, fifteen- Cortland Mercer year-old Cajes, joined Becky in 2019 by putting Patrick O’Cain Three generations of the Pitts family Eleanor Owen volunteer their time to advance the work together ACA information packets. Richard Pigossi Earned Income of Pisgah Legal Services. Kristie Quinn Tax Credit Clinic Bob and Becky’s son, Ben, started volunteering Jon Sackson Volunteers Bob was one of several Buncombe County with PLS in 2008 as soon as he received his license Kitty Schaller lawyers who assembled a legal aid startup to practice law and joined his father’s firm at Bill Smith Clive Broadbent Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt. He takes pro bono Pat Smith in 1978 that grew to become Pisgah Legal Charlotte Caplan bankruptcy cases, staffed the Pro Bono Attorney Phil Smith Jim Carillon Services. He has served on the Board of Jane Swafford Bob Clifford Directors, staffed the Attorney Hotline and Hotline for nine years, and currently co-hosts the Austin Walker Jeff Dektor continues to take pro bono cases. In 2019, monthly debt clinic at PLS’ Asheville office. Laura Webb Fanny Hicks PLS honored Bob with the Roy W. Davis, Jr. Larry Wilson Tara Kerr Volunteer Lawyer Award. Thank you to this generous and giving family! Don Woodard Jo Marcus Ann Young Glenn Ottley Lach Zemp Pat Smith Becky Pitts became a volunteer at Pisgah Tom Snow Legal in 2010 as part of the first group of 14,241 VOLUNTEER HOURS Harvey Wechsler health justice volunteers enrolling people in ACA health insurance. CONTRIBUTED IN 2019! 15 PISGAH LEGAL ATTORNEYS AND STAFF*

Noele Aabye Patricia Furnish Madeline Offen Liz Allen Sam Winn Galloway Sam Peck Jim Barrett Latoya Gardner Kelley Pierce David Bartholomew Joanne Gaylord Nelson Reyes Cindy Benitez James Gorsuch Tara Reynolds Parris Booker Beth Herrman Carol Rogers Rhonda Brown Deborah Holt Anne Salter Keverlee Burchett Haley Honeycutt Dylan Simosko Veronica Burke Julie Horrocks Parker Smith Isabel Carson Thalia Hoy Michelle Spiegel Shannon Cornelius Jaclyn Kiger Casey Steen Flor Corral Bryan Klinge Andrew Stevenson Ruby DayBranch Katie Latino Jeanne Stillson Joan Dennehy Thomas Lodwick Valerie True Sandy Devoid Brittney Lofthouse Kathy Walker Justin Edge Ben Many Tracey Walker Emily Ermer Molly Maynard Jenna Walley Ben Fehsenfeld Robin Merrell Bill Whalen Franchesca Figaro Alicia Merrill Evie Sandlin White Jodi Ford Katie Russell Miller Olivia Williams Katherine Freeman Meghan Moran Ally Wilson After 39 years as a staff attorney for Pisgah Shoshana Fried Tom Newton Leah Yetter Legal Services, Bill Whalen is retiring in 2020. Jacob Oakes *as of March 3, 2020 Bill’s tireless work on behalf of his clients – thousands upon thousands of folks assisted over his long career – has included stopping home foreclosures, fighting off predatory lenders, and advocating for debtors’ rights.

For almost four decades, Bill has shared his wealth of experience and knowledge, providing leadership and training to junior staff, summer law clerks and volunteer attorneys.

Bill initiated and led PLS’ effort to develop the Mountain Area Congratulations to Pisgah Legal Attorney Anne Salter Volunteer Lawyers Program (MAVL) and served on the local who was elected as the President of the Buncombe Bar’s pro bono committee for 30 years. Countless lives have County Bar in 2019. Anne has been on staff at Pisgah Legal Services since 2016. For the last two years, she been changed for the better thanks to Bill’s passionate efforts has been embedded at Mountain Area Health and to stand up for those who need it most. Executive Director Jim Education Center (MAHEC), implementing a model Barrett says, “Bill’s contributions to the effectiveness of Pisgah 16 medical-legal partnership. Legal Services may never be matched.” Thank you, Bill! Revenue: $5,801,008* 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT State 3% Counties 4%

Grants of $10,000 or More United Way AMY Wellness Foundation United Way of Asheville Federal 23% Foundations 29% Anonymous Foundation and Buncombe County Beattie Foundation United Way of Henderson County Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina United Way of Transylvania County Foundation The Chaddick Foundation Competitive Federal Sources Clannad Foundation Community Development Block Grant Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation - City of Asheville Church of the Good Shepherd Other 4% Family Violence Prevention and Services IOLTA 9% Community Foundation of Henderson County - N.C. Council for Women and Youth - Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund Involvement The Community Foundation of Western Home and Community Care Block Grants United Ways 4% North Carolina U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services - Cashiers Community Fund - Legal Aid of N.C. Donations 24% - The Fund for Mitchell County Victims of Crime Act - Henri Landwirth Family Fund - N.C. Governor’s Crime Commission - Highlands Community Fund - Family Justice Center (Buncombe) - People in Need Grant - Safelight (Henderson) - Transylvania Endowment Violence Against Women Act - Rutherford County Endowment - Mediation Center - Women for Women Expenses: $5,297,746 Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Hot Springs Health Program, Inc. Local and State Governments James H. Cummings Foundation Buncombe County Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust City of Asheville City of Hendersonville Lake Toxaway Charities Space/Equipment 2% Henderson County Mission Health Community Investment Office Supplies/Postage 4% Madison County Salaries 66% Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Telephone 1% Rutherford County N.C. Bar Foundation Training/Travel 1% Transylvania County RHA Health Services, Inc. Insurance, Dues, Library 2% State of North Carolina RHI Legacy Foundation, Inc. Contract Fees 2% Roach Family Foundation Other 2% Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation IOLTA Sisters of Mercy of N.C. Foundation N.C. Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Walnut Cove Members Association Wells Fargo Foundation William Randolph Hearst Foundation PLS also leveraged $792,915 Fringe Benefits 20% WNC Bridge Foundation in pro bono legal services in Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation cases closed in 2019.

*These numbers are based on information available as of March 10, 2020. A few items, such as depreciation and contributions to the PLS Endowment, are not included. Most excess revenue over expenses in 2019 is restricted for expenses in 2020. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888.830.4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State. 17 Justice League Members Nancy Ackermann Cole Lynn Dressler and Anonymous (6) and Don Cole Benjamin Gilbert Abernethy United Elizabeth and Bob Cook Bobbi and Jon Golden THANK YOU Methodist Church Sarah Corley/ Grace Covenant Sarah Pedley and MediationWorks Presbyterian Church FRIENDS, DONORS AND SUPPORTERS Patricia Abrams Carolyn and Orville, Jr. Lynne Meacham and Joe Adams, Jr. Coward Kelley Griffith – YOU MAKE JUSTICE A REALITY – Marla and Joel Adams Creech Solutions for Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, Annie and John Ager Construction P.A. Richard Allen Grace and John Curry Clare and Michael Haislip The Estate of Robert Richard Allison Karen and Phillips Cutright Danelle and William 2019 DONORS Partners for Justice Hansen MacPherson Sue Hinterman and Katherine Dadachanji Anonymous (2) Barbara Marlowe and Champions for Justice Christine and Marc Malloy Steve Altemeier Jack Dalton Claudia Ann Baldwin James Hartye Anonymous (7) Sue and Raymond McClinton Asheville Area Habitat Maura and Walton Davis Sharon Tracey Barrett Barbara and Ernest Harwig Asheville Radio Group and James Barrett McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. for Humanity Winifred and F.T. Davis, Jr. AVL Technologies Patsy Keever and Deerfield Episcopal Charles Hatcher Blue Ridge Public Radio Becky and William McKee Claudia and Michael Rosaire Nottage Jennifer and Travis Boyer Sabra Kelley and Thomas Jim Aycock Retirement Community, and Michael Bauer William Aylor Inc. 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April: Terry and Patricia Call are honored for their May: Asheville Radio Group staffers Cathy Courtenay Smith July: Local chefs serve up their most delicious dishes at outstanding volunteer work at Pisgah Legal’s annual and Thad Monteiro make volunteer attorney Vann Vogel feel “Our Global Table,” in support of PLS’ immigration work. Jazz for Justice Celebration. at ease while recording a spot to promote Java for Justice. Special thanks to organizers Suzy Phillips and George Awad. Photo by Jesse Kitt Photo by Jesse Kitt

August: Presenters take a break after this Lunch & Learn October: Wicked Weed Brewing makes lunch a special October: Board Member Leslie Heywood (L) and Margo event about Community Economic Development efforts occasion with its “Beer & Bites” fundraiser for Pisgah Legal. Gongora meet Jose Antonio Vargas, Justice Forum key- and new affordable housing options. Thank you for your continued support! note speaker, Pulitzer Prize winner, author and filmmaker.

19 Little Acorn Fund - W “Beyond our employees and guests, Katie Button Restaurants is passionate about caring for the Asheville Friends Meeting Kathryn and Seth Little Asheville Pizza and Brewing Virginia and Drew Asheville community and causes that support community members in times of crisis. Company Litzenberger Asheville Wine Market Lauren and Karen Asheville Yoga Center Livingston We find that the Pisgah Legal Services’ mission Carol and James Atkinson William Lohr Ruth Aungst Marian Lowry to pursue justice by providing legal assistance Nancee Neel and Kirk Avent Robert MacKenzie, III and advocacy to help low-income people in Kathey Avery Janice and William Margaret Averyt Maddox, Jr. Western North Carolina meet their basic needs George Awad George T. Manning and improve their lives, is unique, much needed Michael Awad Jean and Robert Nagwa and Atif Awad Markley and very close to our hearts. We admire the Gary Bagnato Dee and John Mason leadership, dedication and responsibility the PLS Bess and Rod Baird Jacque and James Diane and Jeff Baker May staff and volunteers demonstrate, and believe Pamela and Sam Baker Christina and Kenneth that their work makes WNC a better place for Linda Hemstreet and McClung Juan Balderas Joy and Rob McIver everyone who calls it home.” Elizabeth Bambarger Theodore Ghiz and Barbara Banadyga Ronald Mill – KATIE BUTTON RESTAURANTS Bank of America Matching Miss Monte F. Gift Program

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Vincent Shuck Candace Talbert 25 MAKE A LASTING GIFT More than 400 people gathered for the Jazz for Justice Celebration A legacy gift can meet your personal, family and financial goals, where the following supporters were and help ensure that Pisgah Legal recognized with these awards: Services continues on for years to

Photos by Jesse Kitt Lyn and Tom Leslie (top left): The Arnold come. Legacy gifts include a cash and Bernice Green Philanthropy Award; gift to our endowment, a bequest Patricia and Terry Call: The Terry Van in your will, designation of PLS as a Duyn Community Volunteer Award; beneficiary of retirement accounts or life insurance, real estate gifts, or Bob Deutsch (bottom left) The Karl H. a charitable trust or annuity. Straus Board Member Emeritus Award; Bob Pitts: The Roy W. Davis, Jr. Award. In 2019, an anonymous donor issued a $100,000 challenge to raise funds Thank you all for your leadership, for the endowment. Endowment Photo by Jesse Kitt Chairs Pat and Phil Smith (right) led your service to help others and your the campaign, and we are happy to report that the challenge was many generous contributions to met and exceeded! We wish to thank each and every person who has

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