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API Legal Outreach News
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Recent Updates to Reverse Mortgage Protections
A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows older homeowners (62 years or older) to access a portion of their home equity as cash. Unlike a traditional mortgage, borrowers don't make monthly payments. Instead, the loan balance grows over time as the borrower...
Protecting Our Seniors: Shedding Light on Elder Abuse
As we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2024, it is crucial to bring attention to the often hidden and heartbreaking issue of elder abuse. Our senior citizens, who have contributed so much to our society, deserve our protection and support. In this...
A Guide to Recent Regulatory Changes Expanding Access to SSI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently finalized three significant Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules that aim to reduce barriers and expand access to SSI benefits. These rules particularly impact in-kind support and maintenance (ISM)...
From Hardship to Hope: another APILO success story
David P. was born in the Yucatan, Mexico, in 1990. With his parents often absent, David, the eldest of four, grew up under the care of his grandmother. Determined to support his family, he worked various jobs in Mexico, but it wasn't enough. At 15, David made the...
A Journey to Citizenship: Overcoming Barriers for Rex
Rex was born in the Marshall Islands in 1994. When he was just seven months old, a loving San Francisco couple adopted him, welcoming him into their family with open arms. Shortly after starting school, Rex's parents realized he faced unique challenges, ultimately...
Team Spotlight: Nellely, Administrative Assistant
If you give us a call or pay a visit, you may just encounter our newest Administrative Assistant Nellely (ney-el-ee). Raised in Petaluma and born in Hidalgo, Mexico, this Sonoma State University grad majored in English. With a love of writing and literature, she comes...
Founded in 1975, the mission of API Legal Outreach is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy for the most marginalized segments of the community including low-income women, seniors, recent immigrants, and youth.
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