Texas Bar Foundation Grant for Legal Services to Older Texans

Texas Bar Foundation Grant for Legal Services to Older Texans

Funder: Texas Bar Foundation (TBF)

Award Amount: $8,000

Award Date: November 22, 2024

Recipient: Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)

Geographic Scope: Alamo region (13 counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson)

Focus Areas

• Free legal services to older Texans
• Benefits Counseling Program expansion
• Legal assistance for seniors aged 60 and older

Services Provided

• Free legal consultations covering:
- Wills - Power of attorney - Other essential legal documents that protect health, finances, and well-being

Target Population

• Older adults aged 60 and older
• Expected to serve approximately 670-890 clients (assuming 3-4 service units per client)

Program Goals

Ensure older Texans have access to critical legal support, enabling them to navigate complex legal systems with ease and confidence while safeguarding dignity, security, and peace of mind.

About Texas Bar Foundation

• Founded in 1965
• Has awarded over $28 million in grants to law-related programs
• Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas
• Nation's largest charitably-funded bar foundation

Contact

For more information:
• Alamo Service Connection: (210) 477-3275
• Toll free: (866) 231-4922
• Website: www.aacog.gov/aging-services
• Contact person: William McKnight, Senior Director of Aging and Military Affairs at AACOG