Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Abbie Leonard possesses a robust background in social work and community development, currently serving as a Social Worker at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri since August 2022. In this role, Abbie specializes in housing-focused advocacy for clients facing eviction, while also engaging in training and outreach initiatives. Previous experience includes a Practicum at Rise Community Development, where Abbie contributed to LIHTC applications and developed resident support services, as well as roles at Dutchtown South Community Corporation, DeSales Community Development, Planned Parenthood, Safe Connections, J Street, and fassforward. Abbie holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from the same institution, alongside a certification in Multiculturalism and Human Rights from the School for International Training.
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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri advances justice through legal representation, education and supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness and create opportunities for those in need. With offices in St. Louis, Clayton, Union and Hannibal, Legal Services serves 21 counties in eastern Missouri with a range of legal programs including: Advocates for Family Health, Children's Legal Alliance, Community Economic Development Program, Connecting Kids to Coverage, Consumer Law Program, Education Justice Program, Elder Law Program, Family Court Program, Housing Law Program, Immigration Law Program, Lasting Solutions Family Law Program, Legal Advocates for Adults with Mental Illness Program, Marketplace Assistance Program, Medical-Legal Partnership, Public Benefits Program and the Youth & Family Advocacy Program. In 2016, Legal Services helped more than 31,000 Missourians, with over 12,000 helped through direct case work and an additional 19,000 helped through outreach, education, publications and referrals. 15,791 volunteer hours were provided by more than 520 individuals. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is proud to be a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) grantee, and we comply with all LSC conditions and prohibitions in acceptance of all funds.