Please join us this Friday for a housing presentation! A staff attorney from Neighborhood Legal Services will present on housing topics such as your rights as a tenant, landlord responsibilities, eviction & appeals processes, and housing discrimination.

Weather Closure Notice Due to the severe weather, all NLS offices will be closed to the public today, 1/28/2026. Our intake phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. To request services, call 1-866-761-6572 or go online at www.nlsa.us.

Weather Closure Notice Due to the severe weather, all NLS offices will be closed to the public today. Our intake phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. To request services, call 1-866-761-6572. Applications for legal help can be completed online at www.nlsa.us. Stay safe and warm!

Weather Closure Notice Due to the severe weather forecast in the Greater Pittsburgh region, all NLS offices will be closed to the public on Monday. Our phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Call 1-866-761-6572. Or visit www.nlsa.us

Our grantees are showing up for their communities every day — and the headlines prove it. Take a quick look at the impact in this short video. 🎥👇

Join NLS and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation TOMORROW for this free legal clinic!

File your taxes for free or schedule an appointment at unitedwayswpa.org/free-tax-prep.

Happy National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day! The EITC helps millions of working families keep more of what they earn. This year, the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit can help increase your tax refund even more! Make sure you claim all the credits you're eligible for this year.

NLS is #Hiring! For more information go to: www.nlsa.us/job-opportunities/

DYK? Under new federal rules, certain SNAP recipients must work, volunteer, or participate in an education or training program at least 20 hours per week. SNAP recipients can now search for volunteer opportunities on PA Navigate to help them meet this requirement.

Join NLS and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation this Saturday for a free presentation about second parent adoption! Register online: nlsa.us/request-legal-help/

Are you a Housing Choice Voucher holder looking for a rental unit? You can search for properties on our website! The list is updated regularly & there are many units available now. Scan the QR code on the flyer below for more information. Or, visit: hacp.org/properties to find your home today!

A $250,000 Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant from PHFA is available to Lawrence County businesses seeking to upgrade their storefronts or business fronts. Those wanting to apply can visit www.lawrencecountypa.gov/departments/....

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Butler Criminal Record Clearing Clinic! Stay tuned to our socials and our events page for upcoming clinic dates! www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/

In the latest article for Justice Rising, Christian Palacios explains why pro bono is valuable for lawyers and communities alike. Read it here: medium.com/justice-rising/why-pro-bono-work-matters-especially-for-junior-litigators-cd3b70949d13

We're excited to announce that we've been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! www.target.com/circle #targetcircle

Do you know what your gift can do for our neighbors? Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/

Happy Holidays! ❄ NLS offices will be closed Wednesday 31st and Thursday 1st for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We will reopen on Friday, the 2nd.

NLS wishes everyone a happy Kwanzaa!

NLS wishes everyone a merry Christmas! ❄

Happy Holidays! ❄ NLS offices will be closed Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th. We will reopen on Monday, the 29th.

As this year comes to a close, we ask you to remember Melissa* and her son and the thousands of neighbors across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties who turn to NLS when safety, stability, and justice hang in the balance. Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/

What would potential budget cuts to LSC mean for our community? Legal aid nonprofits Like NLS depend on LSC to fund our programs and allow us to help those in need. The LSC is our largest federal funder.

Check your SNAP Work Requirements! Use our online screening tool to see if you must meet the new requirements and learn more: dhs.pa.gov/work

Do you have a criminal record? Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7! Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.

NLS wishes everyone a happy Hannukah!

Today is Eileen Yacknin Day in the City of Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .

Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a free presentation on Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities at the Homewood Community Engagement Center!

The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay for heating bills through energy assistance grants and crisis grants. Applications now open! dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP

The Housing Stabilization Center is temporarily closed throughout the month of December. The HSC expects to reopen in January to resume in-person help for people applying for rental assistance. To apply call 412-248-0021. actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us during #GivingTuesday! 💟 We were able to raise over 10,000 dollars thanks to the generosity of our amazing community! Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.

#GivingTuesday is TODAY! Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated! Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig

NLS wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.

NLS offices are closed all day Thanksgiving and the day after to intake calls and walk-ins. We re-open to both at 9:00am on Monday, December 1, 2025. Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.

We’re participating in the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Annual Thanksgiving Distribution on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...

Received a license suspension notice and considering filing an appeal? Join NLS for a free informational in-person / online workshop on Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, More information: nlsa.us/about-us/events/

Save the date! Give Big Pittsburgh is December 2, 2024! Your gift helps make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Learn more about our campaign going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig #GivingTuesday #GiveBigPittsburgh

NLS was at the Open Doors Resource Fair last Saturday.

Received a license suspension notice and considering filing an appeal? Join NLS for a free informational in-person / online workshop on Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, More information: nlsa.us/about-us/events/

Last week, local news reported that 1,500 people are losing their licenses after a "breakdown" in Allegheny County court records department. If YOU received a suspension notice, you may want to file an appeal. Apply for legal help: nlsa.us/request-lega...

NLS attended the Kincaid Senior Fair in October.

Support NLS this #GivingTuesday and help us greet people in need of equal justice with open doors.

#SNAP Benefits are delayed for November. #LIHEAP is delayed until December 2025. NLS food resource page for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties: nlsa.us/about-us/foo...

From the Greater Pgh Community Food Bank X page: 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 is here & so are our 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🦃🍁 - 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 for you or your family this month 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 this calendar in case your friends, family, or neighbors need assistance. Find Food Here 👉 bit.ly/food-distrib...

Civil legal aid provided by NLS resolves legal problems impacting our clients most basic needs- food, shelter, employment, and personal safety. #LegalAidMatters

Help domestic violence victims obtain Protection from Abuse orders! This CLE will train attorneys to assist domestic violence victims in obtaining protection from abuse orders in Allegheny County. For more information go to: bit.ly/Nov7CLE2025

Thank you to everyone who has joined us in celebrating #ProBonoWeek! Without the passion and hard work of our Pro Bono volunteers, NLS's mission would not be possible! This week and all throughout the year, we appreciate you!

Happy National Paralegal Day! ⚖ A huge thank you to our amazing paralegals who empower our attorneys to achieve the best outcomes for our clients!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for our Pro Bono Volunteer Appreciation Coffee Hour!

Pro Bono Volunteers are invited to join us at the NLS Pittsburgh Office Library on October 21st 9am-11am for coffee and donuts as a "thank you" for your hard work! ☕🍩