Names have been changed to protect the identity of our clients and maintain confidentiality.
January 21, 2025
Hear from Zayra, a domestic violence survivor. PSLS was honored to walk the legal journey with Zayra, and help her and her family find a safer life.
December 20, 2024
Meet Tiffany, a veteran and an older adult in her 80s who relies on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for her health benefits. Tiffany’s VA priority group changed after she made a financial investment. A…
December 16, 2024
Meet Jefferson, an older adult who has lived in his home for more than 20 years. A few years ago, Jefferson got sick and had to stop working. That’s when he started to fall behind on his monthly mortgage payments.…
November 12, 2024
Meet Nancy and her emotional support dog, Rolo. After a brain injury, Nancy relies on Rolo for support throughout each day. Rolo helps Nancy cope with mental and physical health challenges. When Nancy and Rolo were denie…
August 15, 2024
Meet Deborah, a Illinoisan who struggles with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Deborah received a notice terminating her Section 8 housing voucher due to several incidents relating to her behavior. If Debora…
August 2, 2024
Meet Zach. When Zach was in his late teens, he made a mistake and ended up with a felony conviction for cannabis on his record. Zach shared that this happened during a challenging time in his life – both emotionall…
June 26, 2024
Meet Janice, an older adult with a disability and a non-English speaker. Janice is a victim of fraud and identity theft, which led to more than $40,000 in unauthorized credit card debt. Janice turned to PSLS for help fig…
June 7, 2024
Meet Melissa, a newly divorced woman who recently obtained a green card! PSLS staff were key in helping Melissa get to this point in her life. Several years ago, PSLS helped Melissa obtain an order of protection against…
May 23, 2024
Meet Eloise, a wheelchair user who has lived in an independent living facility for several years. In the past, the facility’s HVAC unit broke down earlier than expected, because residents kept their doors open. Now…
May 3, 2024
Meet Blake, a man in his 20s who lives with his girlfriend. Blake is battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. He recently grew concerned about the safety of his apartment because of flooding issues. Blake’s doc…
