ROC the Day will take place on December 2nd this year! 🎉 ROC the Day is a 24 hour giving period and will benefit our services to clients living in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties. Donate here to LawNY by visiting here: www.unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/...

Join our Fair Housing team on December 4th at 1PM VIRTUALLY to discuss race and national origin discrimination in housing. To attend, register here!: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #freehelp #nonprofit #civillegalaid #housing

Open enrollment is HERE! Do you feel confident in your options? Speak with a LawNY Navigator today to make sure you are ready by calling 1-855-250-7748. Our navigator services are free, offer non-biased assistance, and help you understand the plan you are enrolling in! #freehelp #nonprofitorg

Scammers prey on Gen Z and Millennials with fake investment opportunities, promising quick returns that never materialize. Stay cautious and research before investing! Learn more by visiting here: www.ftc.gov/news-events/... #nonprofit #freehelp #feelsofflogoff #scamawareness

Do you need help affording groceries? SNAP may be a good fit for you! LawNY can often assist with applying for, recertifying, and information about SNAP benefits. Contact our Geneva Office at (315) 781-1465 or our Rochester Office at (585) 325-2520. #SNAPBenefits #FreeHelp #nonprofitorganization

Join us for a Community Assistance Day at Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf on November 20th from 2-5PM! Together we will be on site offering assistance in applying for HEAP, Medicaid, SNAP, and assisting with Affordable Health Insurance enrollments! #FreeHelp #nonprofit

UPDATE FROM OTDA AS OF NOVEMBER 10TH: "New York State has issued full SNAP benefits to all eligible households. Those who expected to receive benefits yesterday and today have received them and were able to spend. Others will continue to receive their benefits throughout the week."

Scammers are getting smarter, but so are we. This is a REAL story from someone who has been scammed multiple times. If a deal feels off, log off! Protect yourself and stay informed. Learn more by visiting our website here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee... #nonprofit #freehelp #feelsofflogoff #scams

The National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence is working with Strength in Numbers Consulting Group to understand LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence and their experiences with service providers. lgbtqipvinstitute.org/national-lgb...

UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 7TH: Governor Hochul is directing state agencies to pay full SNAP benefits for November, and has said the first payments are expected to go out on Sunday. People should continue to monitor the OTDA webpage for any updates.

Dodging scams starts with knowing the signs: Check links, question odd fees, and trust your gut. If it feels off, log off! Keep your info safe — get tips by visiting our website here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee... #FeelsOffLogOff #StaySafeOnline #CivilLegalAid #nonprofitorganization #ScamAwareness

Scams come in many forms — from fake rental listings to phishing texts. If something feels off, log off! Protect yourself, stay informed, and learn more about what to do if you are a victim of a scam/how to avoid them by visiting our website, here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee... #scams #nonprofit

SNAP benefits for November 2025 may be delayed. Read more and find resources on our website by visiting here: www.lawny.org/SNAPUpdateOc...

“People are adversely affected when their rights are not respected, and so it’s important for me to be here to get the word out that residents of nursing homes have a right to see that their rights are followed." www.whec.com/top-news/nur...

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we at LawNY recognize and celebrate the contributions of our employees with disabilities. We are grateful for the talent, leadership, and experiences that our employees with disabilities bring to LawNY.

William (Will) Koch is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉 According to his colleagues, Will is extremely responsive to staff requests to complete intakes, mail documents, or relay information to clients. His colleagues expressed that they're proud that LawNY clients have Will on their side!

It's October! Open enrollment is just around the corner! You will be able to enroll in a plan or renew your health coverage starting on November 1st this year! Speak with a LawNY Navigator today to make sure you are ready by calling 1-855-250-7748.

Hear from our very own Executive Director, Lori M. O'Brien, on the impact cutting Legal Services Corporation funding would have on our communities. Thanks to Legal Services NYC's Executive Director, Shervon M. Small, for speaking on the issue with us. www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

LawNY would like to express our gratitude to Lisa Krizman, one of our dedicated volunteers! Since January 2024, Lisa has volunteered 153 hours with LawNY helping families of students with special needs, making her an invaluable member of the Education Law unit. We wish you the best of luck, Lisa!

Join our Fair Housing team to learn about Fair Housing discrimination and how to support tenants/home buyers who may be experiencing housing discrimination! This event will be held virtually on September 22nd at 1pm. To register, visit here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #fairhousing #nonprofit

Melissa Jackson is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉 According to her colleagues, Melissa is very supportive of the people she supervises, always making time to answer questions and help out whenever needed. Melissa is a great teacher and has an incredible amount of knowledge.

"Nieznanski added, 'The concern is this could happen again at any time, any place around the state where an adult care facility is closing, is that people could be, again, be left with little time to make major choices about where to live.'" www.rochesterfirst.com/news/3-resid...

Join our Fair Housing team this Wednesday, 8/20 to learn how social workers can assist clients in applying for housing with a criminal history. Scan the QR code or visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to RSVP! The event will take place in person and virtually. We hope to see you there!

We'd like to thank our 2025 Summer Interns for their tremendous support this summer and wish them well on all of their future endeavors! #summerintern #CivilLegalAid #nonprofitorganization #ThankYou #DoProBono

Join our Fair Housing team this Thursday, 8/14 to learn about how medical providers can work to prevent fair housing discrimination! Scan the QR code or visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to RSVP! The event will take place in person and virtually. We hope to see you there! #fairhousing #free

Our very own Executive Director, Lori O'Brien as well as our partners Carla Palumbo (Legal Aid Society of Rochester) and Tina Foster (JustCause), all were recognized in The Daily Record 2025 Power 50 Law List! nydailyrecord.com/2025/07/25/t... Congratulations!🎉

Our housing advocates have been working hard to share important information with tenants. This series focuses on your right to a 14 day adjournment, and why you should utilize this right as needed! ❗❗❗ Contact one of our offices for more information! #freehelp #nonprofitorg #civillegalaid #housing

We are currently hiring for many roles throughout our organization! Please share with qualified candidates. Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings! #hiringnow #CivilLegalAid #nonprofitorganization

Important student loan update❗❗❗ Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who are currently in a non-interest bearing forbearance will begin to see interest accrue on their loans on August 1, 2025. If you have questions, please contact our EDCAP advocates at [email protected]. #nonprofit #studentloans

#CornellILR students and alumni Jenna Lea, Riley Xian, Suparna Agrawal and Amanda Kruman recently produced a video examining the unemployment insurance (UI) application and appeals process in New York State, with help from legal professionals at @lawnyinc.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV-T...

Michelle Grillone is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉 Michelle has brought strategic recruiting techniques that have greatly expanded our recruitment reach here at LawNY. She diligently works on new ideas and techniques to bring to LawNY.

Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges — including veterans. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community. Signed, LawNY®

Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges — including seniors. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community. Signed, LawNY®

Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community. Signed, LawNY®

THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE! 🗓️ Our Jamestown office will be participating in #GiveBigCHQ until midnight tonight. Find our profile on the giving platform by visiting here: www.givebigchq.org/organization... Giving ENDS at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

According to US Census data, 1 in 4 children living in Chautauqua County live in a household that would qualify for civil legal aid. HOW CAN YOU HELP❓❓❓TOMORROW our Jamestown office will be participating in @GiveBigCHQ. Find our profile here: www.givebigchq.org/organization...

Looking to try something new now that the sun is out? ☀️ Make a different in your community by volunteering with LawNY this summer! We have a wide range of opportunities available. Visit DoProBono.LawNY.org for more information! #SummerOfService #volunteer #nonprofitorganization #CivilLegalAid

Our very own Jason Hoge was able to attend Clean Slate Initiative's 2025 Convening in Chicago! The conference celebrated five years of progress in advocating for justice involved individuals. Thank you for everything you do for our clients, Jason! #cleanslate #nonprofitorganization #JusticeForAll

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Save the date — our Jamestown office will be participating in #GiveBigCHQ this year! Find our profile on the giving platform by visiting here: www.givebigchq.org/organization... 🕛Giving starts on JUNE 12TH at midnight!🕛

Our housing advocates have been working hard to share important information with tenants. This series focuses on your right to a 14 day adjournment, and why you should utilize this right as needed!

Elizabeth (Beth) Hendy is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉 Beth has been with LawNY for over 35 years, and is currently a Staff Attorney for our Family Law Unit out of our Geneva Office. Thank you for everything you do to further our mission, Beth!

Our housing advocates have been working hard to share important information with tenants. This series focuses on your right to a 14 day adjournment, and why you should utilize this right as needed! ❗❗❗

Our very own Jeff Nieznanski was interviewed regarding several cases he is currently working on regarding the Danforth Towers and Hudson Ridge Apartment locations. Read the full article here: www.rochesterfirst.com/news/attorne... Great work, as always, Jeff! #nonprofitorganization #CivilLegalAid

Our very own Loralei Kenyon, Emery Lewis, and Kelly Chu were able to attend the 2025 ADA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference in San Francisco! #equaljusticeconference #CivilLegalAid #DoProBono #nonprofitorganization

Thank you to the 2025 Annual CHQAging Expo and Conference for hosting us today! Thank you to all who attended and made the event such a success! #thankyou #nonprofitorganization #communitymatters #CivilLegalAid #chautauquacountyny #KnowYourRights

Benjamin (Ben) Kaplan is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉 Ben is currently a Staff Attorney in our Geneva Office's Eviction Prevention Unit. According to his colleagues, Ben is compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to assisting our clients in preventing eviction. Thank you for everything you do!

Since 2004, LawNY® has proudly partnered AmeriCorps. This week, we were heartbroken to send home 12 members due to circumstances beyond our control. These individuals, many of whom are from the communities they serve, have made a lasting impact.

We are currently hiring for many roles throughout our organization! Please share with qualified candidates. Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings! #hiringnow #CivilLegalAid #nonprofitorganization