Sullivan's Island Winter-Spring 2019-20

12 www.SullivansIslandMagazine.com | www.SullivansIslandHomes.com [ Feature ] main library. The nonprofit recently offered a wills clinic, during which local attorney volunteers created wills for Habitat for Humanity homeowners. The organization also provides educational programming through East Cooper Community Outreach and at area senior centers. “We’re trying to proactively educate people so that they can avoid having an emergency or a catastrophe, but in the event that happens, they’re better equipped to respond,” Lietzow said. “Of course, we’re also available to be reactive and respond when things arise.” For information about the event, visit artonthebeachchs.com and charlestonprobono.org, or call 843-853-6456. every year. We open about 700 cases. Clients that receive our services are going to be eligible based on their household income.” When those asking for help don’t qualify, it’s generally because they live outside Charleston County or their income exceeds the established threshold. In those cases, the team at Charleston Pro Bono refers the applicants to other organizations whose programs can help. Most of the legal aid offered by Charleston Pro Bono is provided by in-house staff attorneys Michael W. Harrington and Nicole Paluzzi, but sometimes cases are referred to private attorneys who agree to work pro bono. “We do about 50 outreach events a year,” Lietzow said. One of those is Lawyers in the Library, where attorneys present hour-long programs such as “Understanding Your Lease” at Charleston County’s Salthouse Catering is ready for guests to arrive in one of the Art on the Beach tour homes. Caroline Staley, aka the Gallavantor, is another local artist featured on the tour. Photo courtesy of Alicia Foss Photography. Photo courtesy of Alicia Foss Photography.