Legal Aid of North CarolinaDurham Eviction Diversion Program
The Durham Eviction Diversion Program is a partnership of our Durham office, Duke Law's Civil Justice Clinic and the Durham Department of Social Services. The program uses tenant education, legal…
Low-income renters in Durham County facing eviction or housing insecurity · Clinic Hours: Open Monday – Friday 9AM-12PM · Free
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advocacy and rental assistance to prevent evictions and increase housing security for low-income renters in Durham County.
Durham Courthouse Clinic: Are you a Durham resident undergoing an eviction? Come to Legal Aid's courthouse clinic to get connected with a free attorney.
The Durham Eviction Diversion Program relies on the support of community members committed to housing security. Each year, dozens of volunteers and interns commit hundreds of hours to helping our neighbors stayed securely housed.
The Durham Evictions Mapping Project tells the story of housing insecurity and eviction in Durham during the COVID-19 pandemic as experienced by clients of the Durham Eviction Diversion Program.
Questions
What should I bring to the Durham Courthouse Clinic?
Your court papers, Lease, Ledger
How can I get immediate legal service from a trained professional?
If you are an individual seeking immediate legal service from a trained professional, please call the number below: 984-212-4404 Open Mon-Fri 9 AM – 12 PM
How can I volunteer or intern with the program?
Reach us by email at durhamhousingteam@legalaidnc.org or by phone at (984) 297-2016
What could volunteering involve?
Volunteering could be downloading and distributing our fliers below to your communities. It could also mean working shoulder-to-shoulder with our staff on some of the following tasks: developing K-12 curricula; researching local and state policies; facilitating community relationships; working one-on-one with clients; and building websites like this.
Details
- Who
- Low-income renters in Durham County facing eviction or housing insecurity
- When
- Clinic Hours: Open Monday – Friday 9AM-12PM
- Where
- 3rd floor, Room 3200 (Durham Courthouse Clinic)
- Cost
- Free
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