You may have seen news today that several judges have issued rulings requiring the federal gov. continue issuing SNAP benefits. Unfortunately, whether or not these decisions hold or continue to be argued in the courts, there will still be a delay in Nov. benefits. This info sheet remains accurate.

CLA's new Fitchburg office, Pro Bono Month, and more! Your October 2025 edition of Justice Matters is out now! icont.ac/519sx

Have questions about what a November 2025 SNAP benefit delay might mean for you? Community Legal Aid and Central West Justice Center have compiled some information and resources for SNAP beneficiaries effected by the delay.

CLA Attorneys recognized for their work, getting ready to celebrate Pro Bono Month, upcoming events, and MORE! Get your latest CLA news here: icont.ac/5185T

A new #MA law that took effect this May makes some tenants eligible to ask the court to seal their eviction cases. Go to SealMyEviction.org to learn more. Look up your eviction record and information about your eviction cases: masscourts.org.

📰 Read all about it! The June 2025 edition of Justice Matters, your Community Legal Aid Newsletter, is out now. icont.ac/514jg

CLA thanks everyone who donated and who shared our messages during Justice in June 2025. Forgot to give during this year's Justice in June? No worries! Make a gift before the end of the day today to have it count towards Justice in June 2025! p2p.onecause.com/justiceinjune

“Celebrating #FamilyUnificationMonth means honoring parents and their communities who fight tirelessly every day to keep their families intact.” – Kayla Baillargeon, CLA Parent Advocate #MetroWestDailyNews @greenfieldrecorder.bsky.social #DailyHampshireGazette communitylegal.org/my-turn-keep...

This #FamilyUnificationMonth, read Community Legal Aid Parent Advocate Kaela Baillargeon's personal story of family separation and reunification, and learn about the resources available to families who are involved with DCF for poverty-related reasons. communitylegal.org/my-turn-keep...

Justice in June is here! Help CLA raise $15,000 to help support the civil legal needs of our community!

Happy Pride!

☀️ 📣 🌈 ⚖️ THIS WEEK - Please join us in amplifying justice this summer by participating in Community Legal Aid's second annual Justice in June Giving Days, happening June 11 - 12, 2025! p2p.onecause.com/justiceinjune

The Legal Services Corporation allows legal aid organizations like CLA across the country to ensure equal access to justice in our civil legal system!

Massachusetts' new eviction sealing law, Justice in June 2025, and more... Community Legal Aid's May 2025 newsletter is out NOW! icont.ac/5138E

📣 JOB ALERT: @communitylegalma.bsky.social seeks a Bilingual Staff Attorney in Worcester, MA (Hybrid), to join its Asian Outreach & Advocacy Project. Fluency or advanced proficiency in Vietnamese is required. 👉 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/M4TBOlG #A2JJobs #legaljobs

CLA's FY2024 Annual Report, Eviction Sealing, Pro Bono Opportunities, and More... The April 2025 edition of CLA's monthly newsletter is out now! icont.ac/511NR

This May, changes are coming to your unemployment benefits. Don't worry, here's what to do to prepare: mass.gov/info-details/get-ready-for-the-new-unemployment-services-system

In honor of volunteer appreciation week we wanted to share a thank you to CLA's 2024-2025 Access to Justice Campaign Volunteers! More information: communitylegal.org/giving/acces...

Community Legal Aid's FY2024 Annual Report, "The Power of Voice: Stories of Justice," is out NOW! Check your mailboxes or read the digital version on our website TODAY! communitylegal.org/.../communit...

📣 JOB ALERT: @communitylegalma.bsky.social has several Staff Attorney (Hybrid) job openings in central and western Massachusetts! 👉 Learn more and apply: communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ ✅ Education Law (Fitchburg) ✅ Veterans (Springfield) ✅ Family Law (Springfield) #A2JJobs #legaljobs

CLA's forthcoming annual report, Pittsfield office renovations, and CLA Pro Bono's Spring events line-up. Read all about it in the March 2025 edition of Justice Matters. icont.ac/510hy

Have you been looking for a concrete way to join the fight for justice in your community? Here are three actions you can take TODAY to support CLA's work in Central and Western Massachusetts!

Need help choosing the best option for your child's care, like a guardian or caregiver? Try our Care Type Finder: www.masslegalhelp.org/guardian-or-caregiver Care Type Finder by @communitylegalma.bsky.social with funding from a @legalservicescorp.bsky.social Technology Initiative Grant

Celebrating a full-time return to #FranklinCounty, honoring #BlackHistoryMonth, a new #legalselfhelp tool for navigating guardianship, and more... The February 2025 edition of CLA's monthly newsletter, Justice Matters, is out today! icont.ac/50YHW

Looking forward to hosting a whole bunch of @umassamherst.bsky.social alums who all do great work in the public interest at @communitylegalma.bsky.social

Happy Black History Month! Last week, CLA Pro Bono Coordinator Choyce McIntosh-Rodriguez had the opportunity to speak about her work with CLA at the #BlackHistoryMonth flag raising at Chicopee City Hall.

"There can be no love without justice." -- bell hooks If you haven't yet, this Valentine's Day, consider making a gift to CLA. Every donation from you is an act of love toward your community–helping to protect your neighbors' homes, livelihoods, health, and families. communitylegal.org/donate

CLA has launched a web module to assist families in navigating legal processes when a child needs a substitute caregiver. In English and Spanish, the module helps users complete the necessary steps/forms to establish guardianship or other caregiving arrangements. communitylegal.org/my-turn-comm...

#WorcesterCountyBarAssociation Members - The WCBA Committee for Anti-Racism and equity invites you to a presentation and discussion about the inter-relation between #BlackHistory and #Nipmuc history in our region! Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:00 at #MajorTaylor Museum.

HUD records: Ex-director of Chicopee Housing Authority accused of racial, disability discrimination

Hi Bluesky! Want to keep up-to-date on the latest #AccessToJustice news in Central and Western MA? Your Community Legal Aid newsletter, Justice Matters, is out now! icont.ac/50XbF