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ABLE is proud to serve Haitian community members in Springfield and other parts of our service area. Read our full statement here.

ABLE has joined several advocacy and legal services organizations in filing an amicus brief in the Ohio Supreme Court. The case, Voss v. Quicken Loans, LCC, concerns certification of the matter as a class action and plaintiffs’ standing to recover statutory damages for mortgage servicing misconduct.

Alice Wood’s journey through housing instability showcases her resilience and determination to stand against systemic injustices. Her story, intertwined with the efforts of Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) and the Dayton Tenant Union (DTU), highlights the harsh realities of the housing crisis and the power of community support and legal advocacy.

Roberto was 17 months sober when he was the victim of an unimaginable attack—drugged with a substance suspected to contain fentanyl and abandoned in his car. His shoes, wallet, and other belongings were stolen. This life-altering experience left Roberto with a severe brain injury, requiring immediate and intensive medical care, and assistance from ABLE's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

On May 21, 2024, in Toledo, Ohio, an incredible milestone was achieved by Clementina Gonzalez Ponce, an 82-year-old woman originally from Guadalajara, México. After a nearly 30-year wait to receive permanent residency, Clementina became a U.S. citizen. Read her story.

ABLE Parent Advocate, Christina Brown, speaks about our innovative SUCCESS Program at a national conference in Washington, D.C. Brown participates in a panel with other legal experts and social workers titled, "Different Strokes for Different Folks: Maryland and Ohio Do Multidisciplinary Representation Their Way”.

Through a $1 Million HUD grant, ABLE launched the Tenant Eviction Relief Program—a much-needed rural-based program—to assist underserved communities in Allen, Auglaize, Clark, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, and Miami counties. ABLE recently received an extension from HUD to continue this important work for an additional year. Read about our progress so far.

We are pleased to announce the 2024 keynote speaker and award recipients of this year's Access to Justice Awards Dinner and Ceremony.

ABLE and the American Immigration Council share a joint report on racial profiling activities by Border Patrol at the U.S.-Canadian border near Port Clinton, Ohio.