Lucy and Mike applied to BALS several years ago after a foreclosure action was filed against them. At the time, their sole household income was Lucy’s Social Security benefits because Mike was unable to work after he was diagnosed with cancer. BALS’ attorney, assisted Lucy with filing an answer, but was unable to do more
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Chloe had been married to Dan for more than ten years and they had four children together. For many years Dan had been abusive to Chloe, sometimes in front of the children. With assistance from BALS’ Family Law Team, Chloe filed for divorce. Although Chloe wanted nothing more to do with her husband, she recognized
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As a member of BALS’ Centralized Telephone Intake (CTI) Unit, I have the privilege of assisting the program in its very important mission of “Preserving Independence, Hope and Dignity” for low-income people living in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. For many of our clients, their initial appointment with BALS is scheduled through our
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It was an unexpected privilege to attend last Friday’s holiday lunch for BALS staff. Cheerful, warmly formal dress and greetings defined the room of employees I have just recently met. I’m on an eight week temp assignment working with the Development Director, Beth Eppley. During my work time at BALS, instead of sitting unnoticed in
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