Leanette Ortiz

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Leanette Ortiz

Paralegal

Leanette Ortiz is a paralegal in the CLS Intake Unit.

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

8 hours ago

Thank you to Rep. Donna Bullock, Rep. Regina Young, and Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams for advocating to break down unnecessary employment barriers for hair braiders. This will have a huge impact, especially on immigrant workers. We have represented clients who have been shut out of employment due to unreasonable licensing restrictions and are looking forward to more hair braiders being able to make a living. Next up: Some minor steps in the fall and then onto the Governor's office for signature!Learn more in this Philadelphia Inquirer article www.inquirer.com/business/natural-hair-braiding-deregulation-legislation-20240715.html?utm_term=A...Image description: Screen shot from an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The headline reads, "Pennsylvania finally agrees to exempt hair braiders from regulatory oversight" and the sub-header reads, "Hair braiders have long said they practice an ancient art form that should be free from modern cosmetology regulations." Below the text is a photo of Eric Edi, CEO of AFRICOM, standing next to Fatou Mbow, owner of N’Darkarou African Hair Braiding and Philadelphia Hair Braiding. ... See MoreSee Less

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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

10 hours ago

Summer grocery assistance for kids!SUN Bucks (also called Summer EBT) is a new permanent federal child nutrition program aimed at keeping kids fed during the summer months when they are not in school. Eligible children will receive an EBT card that can be used to purchase groceries.Visit clsphila.org/public-benefits/sun-bucks-summer-food-assistance-for-kids/#1719586003884-bff5992a-9f99 to get more info and learn how to apply.Image description: The words Sun Bucks are in block letters with the colors turquoise, orange, and yellow on a white background. The logo also has a sun image with a fork and knife in the center. ... See MoreSee Less

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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

11 hours ago

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