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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., November 8, 2016 – CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, has partnered with Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (CCSLS), the long-established non-profit organization exclusively serving seniors in Contra Costa County, to provide free legal services for seniors in Contra Costa County. Located in the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, this free bi-monthly clinic now offers the county’s seniors assistance in completing important Advance Health Care Directives.
“We are honored to partner with CCSLS and the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District to provide this free service to our Contra Costa seniors,” said Phyllis Solomon, associate general counsel at CSAA Insurance Group. “Last year, 98 percent of our employees volunteered to support our communities and make a positive difference for those in need. This clinic both expands our company-wide commitment to volunteering, and provides professionals in our legal division a meaningful opportunity to put our skills to good use in the community.”
With this distinctive three-way partnership with CSAA Insurance Group and the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District, CCSLS expands its Pro Bono Partners program that launched earlier this year. This program is the first of its kind in the county, partnering with private corporations and public agencies to provide free legal clinics for seniors.
“We are thrilled that CSAA Insurance Group is leading the charge to help our community’s growing older population,” said CCSLS Executive Director, Verna Haas. “CCSLS is proud to have a pro bono partner like CSAA Insurance Group that is willing to give back to the community where it is headquartered in such a pioneering way. We simply could not offer this new program absent this critical partnership between CSAA Insurance Group and CCSLS.”
“Pleasant Hill is delighted that we can provide this new service to county seniors, and would like to thank CSAA Insurance Group and Contra Costa Senior Legal Services for their dedication in making this new program possible,” said Kendra Luke, supervisor of the Senior Center.
The free clinics are available for seniors ages 60+ who reside in Contra Costa County, and held at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, located at 233 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. To make an appointment, please call the Pleasant Hill Senior Center at (925) 798-8788.
About CSAA Insurance Group
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA members through partnerships with AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914, the company has been rated A or better by A.M. Best for nearly 90 years, and is one of the top 20 personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The company was also named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light in 2016.
About CCSLS
Founded in 1976, CCSLS is a private non-profit organization that provides free civil legal aid to about 1,000 seniors annually in Contra Costa County, advising on issues of elder abuse, housing/homelessness prevention, consumer law, and others. CCSLS operates 19 satellite clinic programs countywide by recruiting an army of pro bono attorneys, including “Consult-An-Attorney” workshops, Free Wills Clinics for low-income seniors, and specialty clinics such as the Senior Self-Help Clinic at the Peter Spinetta Family Law Center in Martinez. CCSLS is funded by statewide agencies such as the Area Agency on Aging, Community Development Block Grants, local organizations, and private foundations.
About Pleasant Hill Rec
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District was established in 1951 by citizens who desired recreational opportunities and park facilities in their community. The District is governed by the Public Resources Code of the State of California and operates as a Special District, an independent governmental agency separate from the City of Pleasant Hill.