Friends are meant to support you in a crisis, but not everyone has the best intentions. Community member Adriana had just gone through some domestic challenges and was looking for a place to live when her friend of 9 years offered her an apartment in the property she owned.
Abandoned to Relieved
Taking Back What's Yours
Starting a Movement
Awaiting Asylum
Hitting the Reset Button
Beyond Legal Aid has the privilege of working with a variety of community members and this month, we would like to share Francine’s story. Francine is originally from Cameroon, where she married her husband in 2007. The next year, they welcomed a son, Peter. The following year, Francine’s husband moved to the United States.