O’Keeffe’s Bar in the Richmond has been a center of community for over 50 years. The Chronicle calls it “a home” thanks to its proprietor Annie O’Keeffe. And when she faced eviction from her apartment of 37 years she turned to LAE. As Annie aged, she began to need more help …
As we step into October, a month recognized globally for raising awareness about the issues seniors and adults with disabilities face, we at Legal Assistance to the Elderly (LAE) are proud of the vital work we do for these vulnerable communities. Today, on October 1st, we join the world in …
Article published November 17th, 2023 in The Giving List, Keeping Seniors Housed and Living Independently
Paul M. Carey Jr. is the first San Franciscan we’d like to recognize. A union leader and former press operator at the San Francisco Chronicle, Paul was nearly evicted as a 78-year old retiree from his rent-controlled apartment before he came to LAE. LAE defended Paul in his eviction lawsuit, …
Dear Friends, In this edition of LAE’s newsletter, Delivering Justice, we’re thrilled to launch “They Made This City,” a storytelling series in recognition of the many contributions our clients have made to the fabric of San Francisco. Unfortunately, too many seniors are relegated to a status of mistreatment and invisibility, despite having helped ...
