Category: Impact Stories

ICLS increases focus on veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with new grant 

ICLS increases focus on veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with new grant 

Veterans face unique challenges in our communities, which can oftentimes compound into complex legal issues related to housing, health care, and more.   Unfortunately, the reality is that many Veterans in our communities cannot afford…
SoCal Organizations Prepare for Immigration Challenges Under the Trump Administration 

SoCal Organizations Prepare for Immigration Challenges Under the Trump Administration 

As the incoming Trump administration gears up to take office with plans for mass deportations, stricter border measures, and aggressive action to restrict lawful and unlawful immigration, Southern California organizations serving immigrant communities are mobilizing…
California tenants now have 10 days to respond to an eviction lawsuit

California tenants now have 10 days to respond to an eviction lawsuit

With a new law effective January 1, tenants in California now have twice as much time to respond to an eviction lawsuit. Going forward, tenants have 10 days to file their response, a notable increase…
Explaining the Child Tax Credit and Potential Changes in 2026

Explaining the Child Tax Credit and Potential Changes in 2026

By Kevin Allec Arreola Each year, millions of American families claim the Child Tax Credit, which has undergone significant changes in the past decade. With some of those changes set to expire at the end…
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Supports ICLS with Generous Grant

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Supports ICLS with Generous Grant

We are thrilled to announce that Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) has been awarded a grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI). As part of their $12.6 million commitment to supporting essential…
ICLS Hosts LSC's Pro Bono Innovation Fund Team

ICLS Hosts LSC's Pro Bono Innovation Fund Team

Last month, we had the pleasure of hosting a team from Legal Services Corporation’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund, which helps legal aid organizations develop robust volunteer programs for attorneys.   Back in 2022, we received a…
ICLS Recognizes Jen Okerlund as Volunteer of the Year

ICLS Recognizes Jen Okerlund as Volunteer of the Year

Inland Counties Legal Services is excited to announce Jen Okerlund, Director Counsel, International Trade at Target Corporation, as this year’s Volunteer of the Year – due to her efforts in helping ICLS launch our Gender…
Disability benefit appeals can be complicated, legal aid can help 

Disability benefit appeals can be complicated, legal aid can help 

For Francisco Castaneda, Social Security Disability Insurance was a lifeline when his kidneys started failing and his doctors told him he needed a transplant. A father to two young sons, Mr. Castaneda went from working…
CUSM & ICLS Public Benefits Practice Group Director earn Community Partnership of the Year Award

CUSM & ICLS Public Benefits Practice Group Director earn Community Partnership of the Year Award

ICLS is thrilled to announce our Community Partnership of the Year Award, recognizing the exceptional contributions of the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) and our very own ICLS Public Benefits Practice Group Director,…
Divorce Basics: How to File and What to Expect

Divorce Basics: How to File and What to Expect

Navigating the divorce process can be challenging, especially when emotions and complex legal issues are involved. In California, there are specific requirements and steps to follow when filing for divorce, including filing the necessary paperwork,…