Hundreds of Pisgah Legal Services friends and supporters are expected to attend Jazz for Justice, an event planned for Wednesday, May 28 th at Highland Brewing Company in Asheville. The evening will include live jazz music by The Brian Felix Organ Trio, gourmet food and drinks. Tickets are now available for the event which starts at 5:30pm.

The program will feature reflections on the significant challenges experienced by local people

and the nonprofit over the past year, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Ally

Wilson, PLS Chief Development Officer, says, “We look forward to gathering together,

celebrating how far we've come, and recognizing the resilience, strength, and determination of

our community.”

Jerry Sternberg will also be honored posthumously at the event with the Arnold and Bernice

Green Philanthropy Award in appreciation of his exceptional generosity and unwavering

dedication to justice for the people and communities of Western North Carolina (WNC).

Wilson adds, “Jerry Sternberg was an extraordinary person, a long-time friend to Pisgah Legal,

and philanthropist whose legacy continues to inspire us all to work together for a better, more

just future.”

Jazz for Justice is open to the public. Tickets are on sale for $60/person. Proceeds will support

PLS’ work to help thousands of low-income people meet their most basic needs. Tickets are

available online at pisgahlegal.org/jazz or by calling (828) 210-3444. Sponsorship opportunities

are also available.