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What's Keeping SSU Busy - Funding News

I want to make a blog entry here on a regular basis, of course this week and as we've been trying out the blog this hasn't been an issue, but the idea is to just keep you informed about what keeps us in SSU busy. At times in the past that may have seemed like a mystery to some.

Good News Blogging

I know eventually I'll have to relay bad news, it's bound to happen one day, but for now it's nice to be able to let you know that we have more good news to report on the funding front.

TIG grants - More good news

Technology Initative or TIG grants are given out annually by LSC for innovative technology proposals that will improve services to clients.

Trainings, links, pleadings & more . . .

Training Opportunities, Practice Areas, Sample Pleadings & more . . .

Do you know what ULS did last year?

We wanted to share some data that we are considering putting on our yearly fact sheet that gives a brief view of what Utah Legal Services does. We hope you find them interesting!

ULS updates

Find out what is new at ULS as of October 16, 2009.

Were you affected by Ogden's move?

Did you know that Ogden's move affected you? It DID! Do you wonder how?

Update from the November ULS Board Meeting

Here's what happened at the ULS Board meeting . . .

Salaries and Benefits 2010

In case you missed the open enrollment meeting yesterday, or in all the excitement missed a detail or two, here is an overview of where we are headed in 2010 in terms of benefits and salaries.

Good Works at ULS

Thankful Clients Coming Through Our Courthouse Offices

Board Meeting Update

The ULS Board met Tuesday night, the 23rd, with an agenda that included:

Comings, Goings and Anniversaries at ULS

An update from Utah Legal Services . . .

A home saved in Ogden

Read how ULS helped save a home in Ogden:

Another Saga - Disability client

Here is the story of a Public Benefits Victory out of Ogden.

We report, so you don't have to...

Just a quick note about what has been keeping us busy over the past couple of weeks. Many of our grants have reports that come due by the end of January each year. We absolutely need everyone to input good information into CFW, checking fund codes and problems codes, entering grant data and the like, but we spare you dealing with the output of all that work, these reports that must be submitted so we can all be paid.

In Case You Missed It - First Tuesday Update.

Just a couple of notes from First Tuesday, in case you missed it.

Volunteer Letter of Support

I'm copying below a nice letter of support provided by a volunteer attorney for one of our recent grant applications. Read here . . .

Ogden Office Moving!

The Ogden Office will have a new address beginning October 8th!

First Tuesday Update

In case you missed our monthly conference call, here's what you missed:

One saga of permanent separation from an abusive spouse

There are many barriers victims face in leaving an abusive spouse. This client story shows that the challenges don't end once the decision to divorce is made.

Update on the hiring process

We had over 60 applications for our attorney position, replacing Tim Williams in Salt Lake,

New Guidelines for annualizing Income

In case you haven't heard, we have changed our process of annualizing income.

ULS saves time and money!

Thanks to Ken and his ever on-going programming for our benefit, ULS has gone paperless with time sheets, saving time and money!

Discussion Boards

Did you know that each of the practice areas have "Discussion Boards"? Did you also know that these discussion boards can be shared with pro bono attorneys?

Busy in 2009?

Here what we accomplished last year, by the numbers:

Helping a domestic violence victim escape abuse and keeping a roof over her head.

Our client came asking for help to get a “moving packet” so she could move herself and her granddaughter out and away from her abusive husband, yet maintain her federal housing subsidy.

ULS Board Update

The ULS Board met on May 25th. To find out what happened, read on . . .

ULS mention in the news

ULS medicaid bone marrow transplant case in the news!

Utah Legal Services Director Honored

Anne recognized for the great work she does!

In Case You Missed It - Board Meeting and 1st Tuesday Updates

Notes from July 2010 Board meeting and August 2010 First Tuesday meetings!

Exceptional Work at ULS - Annual Evaluations

Annual Evaluations 2010 and a brief summary of some great work done at ULS!

New Director of Pro Bono Programs at ULS

Sue Crismon hired as the Director of Pro Bono Programs

Negotiations save housing

Summary of great housing work done by Julia

Kudos for Alex McBean and Farm Worker Program

ULS recognized as "Service Provider of the Year" thanks to Alex, Betty & Alfredo.

Just a thank you

A client thanks ULS staff in Provo

New Training Videos

Poverty Law Series on Discover & Employment Discrimination & Wage claims.

NEBO Summary Annual Report

Review the summary annual report for the company where we get our vision, dental & life insurance.

Retreat, Board Meeting, New Intake Worker

Thanks to staff for a great retreat, notes on the January 2011 board meeting & announcements of new employees.

Recognition for Bertie Kee-Lopez

Bertie Kee-Lopez, ULS tribal court advocate, has been chosen as a recipient for one of the 10th annual Pete Suazo Social Justice Awards in the area of Community Advocacy and Service.

New Treasury Regulations Protect Exempt Federal Benefits

A recurring problem for recipients of direct deposit federal benefits has been the sudden freezing of their bank accounts containing these exempt funds once their bank has been served with a garnishment order.

What we accomplished at our statewide retreat

What we accomplished at the 2011 Statewide Retreat - And Next Steps

Suazo Award for Bertie Kee Lopez

Our own Bertie Kee Lopez, Native American Tribal Court Attorney, was recognized with a Pete Suazo Social Justice Award at a ceremony on Friday April 8th.

What ULS did last year....

Wondering what ULS did last year? Here is some information.

New ULS Financial Eligibility Guidelines

ULS & LSC worked cooperatively to create ULS’ Financial Eligibility Guideline. This guideline outlines our income and asset policies for accepting and continuing representation of clients. The guideline significantly changes some of our prior practices. Outlined here are some of the "big" differences.

Recognition from LDS Church

Anne, some of our staff and one board member attended a lunch held by the LDS Church recognizing the contributions of Utah Legal Services.

New LEP Policy

As part of this process, the LEP (Limited English Proficiency)workgroup at the statewide meeting reviewed and revised ULS' LEP policy.

Emergency Contact Information

Instructions on how to put in your Emergency Contact Information.

Gratitude from a Client

From a note sent in by a client, August 30, 2011

Reminder - OIG visit and training is next week

A reminder that we'll have two guests from the Office of Inspector General with us next week. More details below.

Insurance plan info on the website

Check out our life insurance plan on the website, at http://www.utahlegalservices.org/advocate/staff-uploads/supplemental-life-insurance-plan-summary/

Some nice words from clients

On a lovely Friday afternoon, here are some lovely words from clients to Marty, Gloria and the Team at ULS.

eLearning Modules

Just a reminder that we have some valuable e-learning modules available. Here's where . . . .

Thanks from a client

 

Client Story and Client Thanks

 

Every little bit.....

 

Good news/Bad news - funding

 

What Utah Legal Services did last year.....