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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 14h

Steadfast Supporters Raffle Prize Reveal!

Want a chance to win? Raffle tickets will be available at our 11th anniversary fundraiser, A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid on October 23 — don’t miss your shot at winning!

Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 1d

Want a chance to win? Raffle tickets will be available at our 11th anniversary fundraiser, A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid on October 23 — don’t miss your shot at winning!

#AWickedGoodTime #BeyondLegalAid #RaffleReveal #CarnivalForACause

Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 1d

Accessibility Advocate Raffle Prize Reveal!

We’re thrilled to announce this next incredible prize: 2 tickets to see a show, generously donated by @chicagoshakes.bsky.social!

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 2d

Want a chance to win? Silent auction items will be available at our 11th anniversary fundraiser, A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid on October 23 — don’t miss your shot at winning!

#AWickedGoodTime #BeyondLegalAid #SilentAuction #CarnivalForACause

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 2d

Community Champion Silent Auction Prize Reveal!
We’re thrilled to announce this incredible prize: a wine tasting, generously donated by PRP Wine!

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 2d

Want a chance to win? Silent auction items will be available at our 11th anniversary fundraiser, A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid on October 23 — don’t miss your shot at winning!

#AWickedGoodTime #BeyondLegalAid #SilentAuction #CarnivalForACause

Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 2d

Community Champion Silent Auction Prize Reveal!
We’re thrilled to announce this incredible prize: 20 Classes, free wraps & glove rentals, generously donated by Title Boxing Club!

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 3d

Something exciting is coming...

We’re putting the final touches on this year’s raffle and silent auction prizes, and trust us — you’re going to want a ticket (or five)!

Stay tuned for the big reveal!

#AWickedGoodTime #BeyondLegalAid #Raffle #CarnivalForACause

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 6d

We're thrilled to announce this year's fundraiser entertainment!

Join us Oct 23 for circus acts by CircEsteem & tarot reading by Oracle Pink. Expect stilt walkers, intuition & carnival magic!

Tickets going fast! Purchase here: www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-leg...

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 7d

Continuing on with our #HispanicHeritageMonth celebrations, we are proud to spotlight our community partner, @mamfrc.bsky.social.

To read this spotlight, please visit: beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...

#community #partner #spotlight #hispanic #heritage #immigrant

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! To kick off the celebrations, we are proud to spotlight our community partner, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos.

To read this spotlight, please visit: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...

#community #partner #spotlight #hispanic #heritage #latinx

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Sep 8

Desliza para aprender sobre tus derechos de asistencia médica en detenciones de ICE.

¡Por favor comparte con todos! El primer paso para defender tus derechos es conocerlos.

#conozcasusderechos #asistenciamedia #ice #derechosdeinmigracion #elconocimentoespoder

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Sep 8

Swipe to learn more about your medical rights in ICE detention!

Please share this far and wide; the first step to advocating for your rights is knowing them.

#knowyourrights #medicalcare #ice #immigrantrights #knowledgeispower

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Community Empowerment Team (CET) is hiring a Data & Evaluation Intern.

For more information, visit beyondlegalaid.org/careers

#jobposting #community #careers #internship #hiring

Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Sep 2

Beyond Legal Aid is proud to announce and welcome our newest activism partnership, The All-Chicago Tenant Alliance (ACTA).

To read more about this new partnership, visit: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...

#tenantrights #partnership #activism #housinglaw

New Partnership Announcement: ACTA — Beyond Legal Aid

At this critical moment for tenant rights and protections across Illinois, bringing on a new partnership is essential to strengthening Beyond’s capacity, expanding our reach, and ensuring that tenants...

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Aug 29

After six incredible years of service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Josh Taylor as he steps down from our Board of Directors.

Please take a moment to read Josh’s board member spotlight here: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...

Board Member Spotlight: Josh Taylor — Beyond Legal Aid

After six incredible years of service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Josh Taylor, who is stepping down from our Board of Directors. Since joining the board in 2019, Josh has been a steadfast leader, ...

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEW BLOG POST!

The second installment of our housing series, “Decoding Housing Disputes: An Attorney’s Perspective”, is now live!

Check it out here: beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...

#housinglaw #evictiondefense #humanrights

Decoding Housing Disputes: An Attorney’s Perspective — Beyond Legal Aid

After decades of housing policy disproportionately favoring landlords in Illinois, a long-overdue shift is beginning to emerge – one that places greater emphasis on the rights and protections of tenan...

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Aug 21

Save the Date: October 23 – A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid

Carnival games galore
Festival treats to die for
Costume contest and Raffle

Purchase your ticket here: www.beyondlegalaid.org/a-wicked-goo...

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’re hiring a Staff Attorney with immigration law experience who’s ready to work with and for community leaders.

Hybrid in Chicago | Union Position | Spanish fluency a plus

Apply: [email protected] | Details: www.beyondlegalaid.org/careers

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Beyond Legal Aid @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social · Aug 15

We had a blast this past weekend at Market Days. Thank you to everyone who supported us and we hope to see you next year!

#MarketDays #Pride #Chicago #Summer