Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lone Star Legal Aid
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid to provide no-cost legal aid workshops at Precinct 4 community centers and events, at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 is collaborating with Lone Star Legal Aid to provide free legal aid workshops at designated Precinct 4 community centers. Through this collaboration, Lone Star Legal Aid will deliver educational workshops designed to increase access to legal information and resources for Harris County residents, particularly low-income individuals and families. The agreement term is twelve (12) months with two (2) one-year renewal options.
Workshop topics may include public benefits, powers of attorney, wills, housing-related matters, and other legal education programs identified through community needs. The collaboration is intended to strengthen communities by providing accessible legal information that helps residents protect their housing, income, safety, and access to critical benefits while reducing the risk of crises such as eviction or loss of healthcare coverage.
Expected Impact:
The Lone Star Legal Aid collaboration is expected to increase access to legal education and community resources for Harris County residents by offering f...
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