Montgomery County Public Defenders

Great #community event to promote #reading and #literacy

It's been five years since the country woke up to the news 49 people were gunned down in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida an attack that ripped away the innocence of a community known for family vacations to Disney World and with it leaving the LGBTQ community on edge during a month of Pride celebrations. -CHRISTAL HAYES | USA TODAY #KeepDancing #PrideIsAProtest #lgbtqpride #pulsenightclub #WeSeeYou #pride2021

Manna on Main Street in Lansdale is actively recruiting for their next Common Grounds cohort that will be running from July 15th-September 9th!! #Education #Vocation #ReEntry #NewYou #Jobs #opportunity #StartFresh #Work

It’s not just the judges at the common pleas level that matter. It’s local, magisterial court judges, that have the ability to change the landscape of our criminal justice system. Bail Treatment Referrals to social services ... These are just a few crucial aspects magistrates can focus on before exploring incarceration as a form of justice. #judge #court #law #reform #PublicDefender #SocialServices #MentalHealth #Addiction #Diversion

Please join us tomorrow evening (Tuesday), from 4-6pm for a free virtual expungement clinic on Zoom. You can meet one-on-one with an advocate to determine whether you are eligible to have prior arrests or convictions expunged from your record and/or sealed from the general public. Questions? Email us at [email protected] and someone will be happy to help you.

Dealing with a criminal case sometimes means juggling civil legal issues as well. The Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) partnered to help our clients access civil legal help. Legal Aid can assist with defending from evictions, appealing denials or terminations of benefits, and more, and provides free legal help to qualifying individuals. Every Wednesday from 3-5 pm, an attorney with LASP will be holding virtual office hours for... Public Defender clients to drop in and talk about civil legal issues. When: Every Wednesday from 3-5 pm For Who: Montgomery County Public Defender Clients Where: By Zoom @ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87493965977... Meeting ID: 874 9396 5977 Passcode: civil Or call in, by dialing 929-205-6099, entering the Meeting ID above, and the passcode 730840. NOTE: If you have a short deadline for a civil issue within 7 days of any Wednesday, please do not wait for the next virtual clinic hours to contact LASP. Call LASP’s hotline as soon as you can at 877-429-5994, Monday-Friday 9am-12pm AND 1-4pm.

Do you have a dog or cat or ferret... okay maybe not a ferret... but do you have a furry friend in your life that you want to pamper? Look at rescues, resources, and supplies with your fur baby in tow! Safety first- so leashes and masks are required! Check out this great community resource fair hosted by a local change maker, Lori Schreiber.

To build a youth justice system that supports our youth, rather than traumatizes them, we must listen to those most impacted. We must uplift the voices of people with lived experiences, not those who seek to protect contracts or jobs. Check out this powerful op-ed from two of our youth leaders, Rodney and Will, who have experienced the horrors of incarceration and are demanding a better future for young people like themselves. #carenotcontrol... Carenotcontrol.com See more

Unconscious prejudices and negative attitudes toward certain groups of people can compromise good health care when those prejudices involve patients or make the clinical workplace more difficult. Research shows that these unspoken biases can be changed, but individuals must recognize that they have them in the first place. Created by Harvard University's Project Implicit, the Implicit Association Test (IAT) is designed to measure the strength of your associations between conc...epts and stereotypes. There are IATs that test you on biases related to weight, gender, disability, race, sexuality, age, and more. The first step to change is admitting you have bias, find yours and begin to heal your heart and the community! https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatestv3.html #blm #blacklivesmatter #montcostrong #noplaceforhate #justice

Crucial information is often conveyed in comprehensive mitigation packets. These personal stories are presented in court to show our clients humanity, tell their story, and ensure that the impact of incarceration within a community is explained to every party as we seek justice. That is holistic representation. #justice #reform #clientcentered #publicdefender #law

A Code Blue has been issued for today, January 8 starting at 9 p.m. and ending on Sunday, January 10 at 9 a.m. During this time, either the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. For cold weather tips, visit http://montcopa.org/codeblue.

Another amazing event put on by our friends at Pottstown NAACP Thanks to their leadership and committees for being community minded and person centered in everything they do!! #montco #naacp #pottstown #pride #MLKDay2021 #powertothepeople #blacklivesmatter

TONIGHT! Join Dr. Fauci, Dr. Corbett and members of the Biden-Harris task force in an exclusive conversation about the vaccine

TONIGHT! Join BlackDoctor.org and speakers from leading Black/African American health, faith and social organizations for a town hall conversation that addresses questions and concerns about the #COVID19 vaccine. Speakers include OMH's RADM Felicia Collins, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Dr. Leon McDougle of the National Medical Association and more.

If you, or someone you know is in need, please take advantage of the meal distribution program sponsored by Montgomery County OIC beginning today at 3pm. #spreadtheword

A great family event hosted by a leader in community engagement and support, The Montgomery Countt Bail Fund. Please contact Heather Lewis if you would like to participate, donate, or celebrate! This is covid compliant family event, so please be safe, social distance, and wear a mask! You deserve more treats than tricks! #trunkortreat #kidfriendly #localevents #norristown #montcopa #bailfund

Following the events last evening in Philadelphia, where Walter Wallace Jr., a Black man, living with mental illness was shot in front of his family and neighbors, we stand with local groups to say Black Lives Matter! Join us on Sunday, November 1 at 1pm to honor the lives taken too soon. #SayHisName #blacklivesmatter #reformthepolice #NoJustice #NoPeace #CrisisworkerForChange #mentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealth

TODAY, October 27, is the LAST DAY to apply for a Mail-In Ballot! This can be done online or in person. Your application must be received by 5 p.m. at our ma...in office in Norristown postmarks do not apply. Please note all satellite locations are now closed. Our Norristown office is located at 425 Swede St in Norristown and will be open until 5:00 today. If you applied for an Absentee or Mail-In Ballot BEFORE October 19 and have not received your ballot, please complete this form: https://www.montcopa.org//Request-to-Cancel-A-Mail-In-Ball. You can email this form back to us, and specify if you’d like to have your replacement ballot mailed to you or prepared for pick up in Norristown.

Free Flu Shot! Today, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will offer a free flu shot in addition to a no-cost, barrier-free test for COVID-19: Thursday, Octob...er 22 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. New Covenant Church of Philadelphia 7500 Germantown Avenue https://blackdoctorsconsortium.com/

Valuable resource from Legal Aid of Southeastern PAif you're facing possible eviction. #knowyourrights

Join us for a FREE CLE! Use the link below to register and to read more: https://www.chescobar.org/

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be distributing FREE Farmers to Families Food Boxes THIS SATURDAY October 24th, from 10 AM to NOON. The box contains a variety of meat, dairy, and fresh produce. No ID Required. All families welcome! Please share among your community. ... Meal kits for virtual students will also be available! #farmtofamily #USDA #schoolmealsnds #COVID19

On June 1, 2020, several members of our office attended the Fight For Floyd video conference sponsored by the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church and will be attending the second part of this impactful event. We wanted to share this information for anyone wanting to participate. The Fight for Floyd and Beyond An online organizing meeting... Thursday, October 29, 2020 @ 6:30 PM on ZOOM Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/beyond-floyd Hear updates and plans from the three Fight for Floyd Action Committees: Education Community Development Policy Join in informative discussions on: Police and Policing, led by Gail Loney Lancaster, PA, and Police Brutality Concerns, led by Rev. Greg Impink Violence in Philadelphia, led by Gabriel Palmer (Youth Representative) This will be the second online gathering of people in our region who are concerned about ongoing racial injustice and violence in America and who want to be actively involved in seeking solutions. Come join us to learn and get engaged in what is happening. All are invited. Register now for this free event and receive access to this Zoom video conference. Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/beyond-floyd Sponsored by the Eastern PA Conference Urban Commission The United Methodist Church

Dana Cook of Atlantic Center for Capital Representation (ACCR) talking with our investigators and social service advocates about the importance of mitigation investigation.#montcopdtraining #throwbackthursday

We would like to show our appreciation and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day! Ways to celebrate: - Read books by Indigenous authors! - Support local businesses, artists, and educational resources made by Indigenous People! ... - Plant local plants like wildflowers: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/ - Help teach a more truthful history of Columbus and the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean Islands - See if you’re shown on this map of places that recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. If your town or school district isn’t listed but has adopted Indigenous Peoples’ Day, email [email protected] to put your community on the map as part of this growing movement! - Discover which tribes occupied your land and explore their rich culture, heritage, snd traditions https://native-land.ca See more

We love our community and all the great organizations who help to heal and create change in #Montco

A beautiful day to seek change, make change in people’s lives, and support one another ! #nodayliketoday #VoteLikeYourLifeDependsOnIt #NAACP #vote2020 #defenders #goodtrouble

So many great organizations and people came out today! We are truly thankful for every participant, donor, and community member who joined us to make this day an event! It’s true, every voice matters. Your vote is how you get to have your voice heard and demand the changes you want to see in the world. ... #becounted #vote #montco #naacp #ywca

Happening now!!! Free food distribution and voter registration.