Two Maryland nonprofit legal organizations and the state’s utility consumer advocacy office have partnered to help Baltimore City residents navigate challenges with their water, gas and electric bills.

The Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, the Pro Bono Resource Center and the Office of People’s Council together launched the Utility Bill Assistance Project for Baltimore City Residents, which will hold free legal clinics for Baltimoreans who need assistance with utility bill issues.

The program will pair participants with volunteer attorneys, who will provide counseling on how to apply for utility discount programs, represent clients in court, and connect them with other Maryland resources.

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