{"id":197132,"date":"2025-09-03T15:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/197132\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:25:10","slug":"free-legal-clinic-in-fifth-ward-offers-expungement-help-second-chances-for-houston-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/197132\/","title":{"rendered":"Free legal clinic in Fifth Ward offers expungement help, second chances for Houston families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 Houstonians seeking a second chance will have the opportunity to get FREE legal help at an upcoming community event in mid-September aimed at restoring access to justice for underserved residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The 2025 Empower(ed) to Restore: Expungement &amp; Legal Clinic will take place Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at YET @ Finnigan Park, 4900 Providence St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Organized by The Cam Agency, LLC in partnership with Empower CDC and Whitestone, the clinic is designed to provide individuals and families with direct access to legal professionals and vital community resources.<\/p>\n<p><b>Services offered at the legal clinic include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Guidance on expungement and record sealing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Help with legal paperwork and applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Access to licensed professionals for personalized legal advice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Organizers say the goal of Empower(ed) to Restore is to break down barriers, restore opportunities, and uplift communities by creating pathways to justice and second chances.<\/p>\n<p><b>How to get involved<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Community members can register for a free attendee ticket to secure their spot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Vendors and partners can sign up for a vendor ticket to share services and resources with the community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">To reserve a place or secure vendor placement, call (832) 651-9846.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Cam Agency, LLC specializes in public relations, brand development, and strategic communications with a focus on community-driven initiatives. 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