• Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m.

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. will host an online free Low Income Tax Clinic on Facebook.

     

    WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m.

    WHERE: https://www.facebook.com/FlRuralLegalServices

    WHAT: FRLS will provide information about major tax problems that folks may face.

    NOTABLE ATTENDEES: FRLS' attorneys Roberto Suarez and Sueanna Jones

    Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. - Noon

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. is hosting a Low-Income Tax Clinic

     

    WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. - Noon

    WHERE: 106 S. 2nd Street, Immokalee, Fl.

    WHAT: Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. will provide free assistance to
    eligible taxpayers with a tax dispute with the IRS.
     

    Saturday, Jan. 21, 2022 at 10 a.m. - Noon

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. would like to invite you to a health fair that's aimed at bringing diabetes awareness to the Immokalee area.

     

    WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-Noon

    WHERE: 106 S. 2nd Street, Immokalee, FL

    WHAT: The mission of this health fair is to bring more awareness to diabetes, one of the leading diseases that affects most of the country today and offer critical screenings to help prevent/treat the progression of this comorbidity. At this health fair, we will be inviting organizations and medical professionals from our community to assess the healthcare needs of the Immokalee area to help combat diabetes.
    Since Farmworkers as well as similarly situated individuals and their families are at a higher risk due to the nature of their jobs/lifestyles this event is critical to raise awareness about Diabetes and provide the opportunity for families to be screened, etc.

    NOTABLE ATTENDEES:

    Core Health Partners
    Help a Diabetic Child
    University of Florida Health

    Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. will host an online free Low Income Tax Clinic on Facebook.

     

    WHEN: Monday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 a.m.

    WHERE: https://www.facebook.com/FlRuralLegalServices

    WHAT: FRLS will provide information about major tax problems that folks may face.

    NOTABLE ATTENDEES: FRLS' attorneys Roberto Suarez and Sueanna Jones

     

    Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. - Noon

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. and community partners mobilized relief efforts for Hurricane Ian survivors in Wauchula who are struggling.

     

    WHERE: 807 Cobb Court, Wauchula, FL 33873

    WHAT: The Wauchula Disaster Relief event will bring various social services, governmental agencies, and community non-profit organizations directly to the farm-working community.

     

    https://www.frls.org/wauchula-dec-10-event

    Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at 10 a.m. - 1p.m.

    Join Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) and community partners in mobilizing relief efforts for Hurricane Ian survivors in Arcadia, Fla. who are struggling.

     

    WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    WHERE: 414 S Brevard Ave., Arcadia, FL. 34266

    Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. is aware of the needs that many migrant farmworkers are now faced with as Florida continues to recover from the destruction of Hurricane Ian.

     

    FRLS is working with community partners and agencies to host a Disaster Relief Event.

     

    WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    WHERE: 106 South 2nd Street, Immokalee, FL 34142

    For more information, click here.
     
     

     

    just announced! Friday, November 4, 2022 at 9 a.m.

    Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa

    3793 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

     

    The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Bench Bar Conference will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 9 a.m. in Jensen Beach, Fla. The conference will provide a series of talks and several plenary sessions of interest to all legal practitioners. Conference attendees could earn CLE credits, network, and socialize with their colleagues.

     

    Click here to register and get tickets.

     

    Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at 11 a.m.

     

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. would like to invite you to our ribbon opening ceremony in Belle Glade, where we are expanding services.

     

    WHEN: Monday, Oct. 10 at 11:00 a.m.

    WHERE: 624 South Main St., Belle Glade, Fl. 33430

    WHAT: FRLS will celebrate its new regional office & host a roundtable discussion

    NOTABLE ATTENDEES: Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson, South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles, Palm Beach County Director of Community Services Department James Green, and Chief Executive Officer of Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County Lisa Williams-Taylor

  • September 16, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning: >>Click Here to Join<<

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Friday, September 16, 2022

    11am-1pm and 1pm- 3pm

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 4pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

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    September 20, 2022

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    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning:

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    Tuesday, September 20, 2022

    6pm-8pm

    Coleman Bush Building

    1104 Martin L. King Jr. Ave.,

    Lakeland, FL 33805

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    September 21, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning:

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    Tuesday, September 20, 2022

    6pm-8pm

    Coleman Bush Building

    1104 Martin L. King Jr. Ave.,

    Lakeland, FL 33805

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    September 28, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning: >>Click Here to Join<<

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

    10am-12 noon and 12 noon- 2pm

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 3pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    September 30, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning:

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

    10am-12 noon and 12 noon- 2pm

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 3pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    Past Events

    September 14, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning: >>Click Here to Join<<

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022

    10am-12 noon and 12 noon- 2pm

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 3pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    September 13, 2022

    Have A Family Law Question?

    Speak with an Attorney for Free

     

    Tuesday, September 13, 2022 between 10am-12 noon

    Polk County Courthouse in Bartow on the 3rd Floor Law Library

     

    **Information received at this event is not legal representation**

    September 9, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning:

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Friday, September 9, 2022

    10am-12 noon and 12 noon- 2pm

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 3pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    August 31, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning: >>Click Here to Join<<

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022

    10am-12 noon and 12 noon- 2pm

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 3pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    August 27, 2022

    Join us and speak free with our attorneys about Tenants and Housing issues. Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc lawyers will discuss:
    - Eviction;
    - Rent Increase;
    - Security Deposits;
    - Mobile Homes; and More.

     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org


    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland CDBG, providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID-related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL.

     

    *Information received at this event is not legal representation

    August 24, 2022

    Speak to our attorneys about issues concerning: >>Click Here to Join<<

    • Eviction
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022

    10am-12 noon and 12 noon- 2pm

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 3pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    Sponsored by the City of Lakeland Community Development Block Grant providing free legal assistance for those who qualify due to COVID related issues within the city limits of Lakeland, FL
     

    Apply online www.FRLS.org

    August 24, 2022

    Speak with a Lawyer about Tenants Issues

     

    When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022

    Time: 3pm-8pm

    Where: PBC Quaker Meeting House

    823 N. A St., Lake Worth, FL 33460

     

    Apply online for landlord-tenant assistance www.FRLS.org

     

     

     

     

     

     

    August 19, 2022

    Know Your Rights- Tenant. This virtual event

    To Join through Microsoft Teams >>>Click Here<<<

    • Evictions
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Mobile Homes
    • And More

    When: Wednesday, August 19, 2022 at 11am- 1pm and 1pm-3pm

     

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 4pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

     

    City of Lakeland Tenants apply online www.frls.org

    August 18, 2022

    Join us for Rental Housing Workshop a collaboration with the City of Fort Pierce and FRLS to providing information on:

    • Landlord Tenant issues

    When: Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 5pm

    Where: River Walk Center

    600 N. Indian River Dr.

    Fort Pierce, FL

     

    Apply online for landlord/tenant issues: http://www.FRLS.org

     

     

     

     

    August 17, 2022

    Know Your Rights- Tenant. This virtual event

    To Join through Microsoft Teams >>>Click Here<<<

    • Evictions
    • Rent Increase
    • Security Deposits
    • Repairs
    • And More

    When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 10am- 12noon and 12noon-2pm

     

    Hotline phone service via phone call between 3pm-5pm (386) 463-3903

    August 10, 2022

    Talk to a Lawyer

     

    When: August 10, 2022 at 11 a.m.

     

    Where: Peter & Julie Cummings Library

    2551 SW Matheson Ave, Palm City, FL 34990

     

    Apply online www.frls.org

     

    *Information received at this event is not legal representation

     

    July 12, 2022

    Join us for rental assistance and landlord/tenant issues in Polk county.

     

    When: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10am-12:30pm

     

    Where: Larry R. Jackson Branch Library

    1700 N. Florida Ave, Lakeland FL 33805

     

    Apply online for rental assistance:http://www.FRLS.org/covidpolk

     

     

     

     

     

     

    July 9, 2022

    Join us at "Free Second Chance Event" FRLS will be providing assistance for residents in Palm Beach county in Florida for:

    • Emergency Rental Assistance 
    • Landlord Tenant issues
    When: Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10am-4pm
     
    Where: Richard & Annie Brooks Community Center
    594 W. 4th St, Riviera Beach, FL
     
    Apply online for rental assistance or landlord/tenant issues: http://www.FRLS.org/covidpalmbeach
     

    July 4, 2022

    Únase a nosotros el sábado, 4 de junio de 2022 a las 10am para conocer los derechos de vivienda de los trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias en Florida y cómo su organización puede ayudar a promover la vivienda asequible.
    #FRLSFarmworkers #Campesinos Spanish: Registro

    https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/jHlA9WT920WmPpz-zkmXpQ,TUnJQ9AcoEi3si3KrrqxTw,XuRserWF2E-4s-XytI2ORw,aZ8q6jwsDkSyIh_2EbeQiA,vUs1x39u-EWhW8zlV4G6RQ,JO4XrI9eo069C5llKb7_fw?mode=read&tenantId=f540798c-fd64-45db-a63e-9cfece4997a5
     
    Ó llamen a la linea caliente del campesino al 1-844-44FARMWORKERS (OR 1-844-443-2769)

    June 25, 2022

    Join us on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 3pm-5pm for assistance with landlord and tenant issues in Palm Beach county.

    June 3, 2022

    Join us on June 3, 2022 at 11am to learn about housing rights for farmworkers and their families in Florida and how your organization can help advance affordable housing. #FeaRLeSsFarmworkers English: Registration below

    https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/jHlA9WT920WmPpz-zkmXpQ,TUnJQ9AcoEi3si3KrrqxTw,XuRserWF2E-4s-XytI2ORw,RatKGcI7JE6oLruqXSFNcA,EwtxKauW50uvWeDaLTlEiA,0LEA5P4NnUiAmowKn2i25g?mode=read&tenantId=f540798c-fd64-45db-a63e-9cfece4997a5

    June 12, 2022

    Join us Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 4 p.m. to learn about housing rights for farm workers and families in Florida and how your organization can help advance affordable housing. #FRLSFarmworker #AgriculturalWorker Apply Now https://teams. microsoft. com/register/jHlA9WT920WmPpz-zkmXpQ,TUnJQ9AcoEi3si3KrrqxTw,XuRserWF2E-4s-XytI2ORw,sNbso8SaVkOAqgzbnS6YSA,a8fKJR51N0ef4Mdvs-1F1g,nSCX-yXzL0C83cFU7ZdPUw? mode=read&tenantId=f540798c-fd64-45db-a63e-9cfece4997a5

    May 18, 2022

    Need Legal Advice in Family Law Matters?
    Free Legal Advice on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 10-12 noon at Polk County Courthouse in Bartow, on the 3rd FL, Law Library.

    May 4, 2022

    FRLS is hosting an in-person Legal Clinic about Quitclaim Deeds for Seniors. Join us on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Polk County Bartow Courthouse on the 3rd Floor Law Library.

    March 12, 2022

    Face-to-Face IRS Meeting | 9am-4pm

    IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers open on special Saturdays for face-to-face help.

     

    FRLS will provide assistance at 2 locations:
    IRS TAC (Tax Advocate Centers) offices
     

    7850 SW 6th Court
    Plantation, FL 33324
    (Fort Lauderdale)

     

    51 SW 1st Ave
    Miami, FL 33130

     

    IRS Representatives only at this location:
    4210 Metro Pkwy,
    Fort Myers, FL 33916
     
     

    Click link below for more information.

     https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-taxpayer-assistance-centers-open-on-special-saturdays-for-face-to-face-help

    December 20, 2021

    Emergency Rental Assistance Outreach Event www.frls.org/covidpalmbeach

    FRLS is hosting ERA event on Monday, December 20, 2021 between 4-7pm at the Marina in Belle Glades.

    Lomax Harrelle Pavilion

    5000 W Canal St N,

    Belle Glade, FL 33430

    December 18, 2021

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
    Register online http://www.frls.org/volunteer
    Farmworkers Outreach Event in Immokalee, Florida.
    FRLS will be hosting an event on to assist with legal concerns within the Farmworker/H2A migrant community.
    Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 1-4pm at the Flea Market in Immokalee, FL.
     

    November 29, 2021

    Stakeholders virtual meeting about the Safety and Health Working and Housing Environment for Farmworkers

    November 12, 2021

    Stakeholder Meeting- FRLS Informational and Collaboration Meeting
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