Community Legal Center fights for funding to aid elder abuse victims

During a recent government meeting, Diana Combs, the executive director of the Community Legal Center in Memphis, addressed the county commission, highlighting the organization's three-decade commitment to providing legal services to the community. Combs emphasized the center's significant impact, noting that they have received nearly 100,000 calls for assistance and have successfully helped around 1,000 individuals resolve their legal issues, particularly focusing on victims of elder abuse over the past nine years.

Combs expressed gratitude for the county commission's previous support, which has been crucial in funding their elder law program. She made a formal request for continued financial backing to sustain their efforts in delivering free and low-cost legal services to seniors in Shelby County. The Community Legal Center not only operates from its office but also actively engages with the community to extend its reach and support to those in need.