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Category: Impact Stories

Housing, Other California Law Changes in 2026 

Housing, Other California Law Changes in 2026 

As a result of bills enacted by the California legislature, we will see changes to a number of California laws in 2026. To help our clients and partners navigate these changes, ICLS legal staff have compiled a…
Bringing Legal Help to a Library Near You with Lawyer in the Library

Bringing Legal Help to a Library Near You with Lawyer in the Library

At ICLS, we know that civil legal issues can uproot lives. It can be difficult for people to find the time and resources to seek help from an attorney, especially if you’re working, taking care of children, or if you have limited…
2026 Greetings from ICLS Executive Director, Tessie Solorzano

2026 Greetings from ICLS Executive Director, Tessie Solorzano

Happy new year, friends! I’d like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you. Your unwavering support throughout 2025 reverberates through our communities and carries us forward into 2026. Thank you…
CalFresh November 2025 Update: Benefits Still Available  

CalFresh November 2025 Update: Benefits Still Available  

Because of the government shutdown, some CalFresh and SNAP benefits were not initially issued at the start of November, causing confusion among recipients of the program and those wishing to apply.   Since then, CalFresh benefits have been issued for the month of…
ICLS Staff Celebrated at Annual Meeting

ICLS Staff Celebrated at Annual Meeting

Earlier this month, ICLS staff came together from across Southern California to recognize accomplishments, review organization-wide achievements, and to celebrate another year of service in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. This year’s meeting was held…
Amazon honored as ICLS’s 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year 

Amazon honored as ICLS’s 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year 

Inland Counties Legal Services is proud to announce Amazon as our 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year, for its in-house legal team’s dedication to serving local clients and helping our community members get fresh starts.  In…
Understanding Default Judgments in Debt Collection Lawsuits

Understanding Default Judgments in Debt Collection Lawsuits

Why do most people get default judgments? If you are sued for a debt, it’s important to understand what could happen if you don’t respond. One of the most common outcomes in these cases is…
Pride Bar Association of the Inland Empire honored as ICLS’s Community Partner of the Year 

Pride Bar Association of the Inland Empire honored as ICLS’s Community Partner of the Year 

Inland Counties Legal Services is honored to award the Pride Bar Association of the Inland Empire as its Community Partner of the Year, for working toward a safer, more inclusive future for LGBTQ+ residents and…
René Kathawala is ICLS’s Volunteer of the Year

René Kathawala is ICLS’s Volunteer of the Year

Inland Counties Legal Services is proud to announce René Kathawala as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year — for his leadership in the pro bono community across the country and his incredible impact on ICLS’s…
Lawyers in the Library Program to Offer Free Legal Advice at San Bernardino’s Feldheym Library

Lawyers in the Library Program to Offer Free Legal Advice at San Bernardino’s Feldheym Library

San Bernardino, Calif. – The City of San Bernardino Public Library has partnered withthe Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) to offer free legal services to library patronsat the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library. The program,…