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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 19h

A meaty thank you to Alternative Information Systems for helping make our Halloween Meat Raffle frightfully fun! 🧡👻Grab your tickets for October 25- come for the cuts, stay for the laughs — and maybe win some treats (no tricks)! 🎃

Tickets are available at www.elderjusticeny.org/annual-meat-raffle

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 1d

🖋️ @governor.ny.gov, sign S.7001/A.7616 NOW!

For too long NY's #nonprofits have struggled to keep programs afloat amidst contracting delays, inefficiencies, & unnecessary roadblocks.

NY’s nonprofits can’t wait any longer! It's time to #StandWithNonprofits & protect vital services for New Yorkers.

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 2d

Oct 10 is World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting the urgent need for accessible mental health care during catastrophes and emergencies.
💬 Explore our new blog post
🔗 www.elderjusticeny.org/blog/world-m...
Let’s work toward a world where everyone has access to the help they need 💚.

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 3d

📢 We’re coming to your community!

Join us for our upcoming outreach event where our team will provide information, resources, and support for older adults and vulnerable communities.

Everyone is welcome—see you there! 💙

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 3d

Today, community orgs & residents filed an appeal to make the City fully enforce the Proactive Rental Inspections Law—to stop lead exposure & unsafe housing.

CELJ attorney Alex Fehrman spoke at the press conference, standing up for Buffalo families. 🏠💪

#BuffaloHousing

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 3d

No tricks—just treats (and tons of meat)! 🎃

Huge thanks to our friends at Phillips Lytle LLP for sponsoring our Halloween Meat Raffle on October 25!

Grab your tickets, wear your best costume, and get ready for a howling good time! 🥩

Tickets still available! www.elderjusticeny.org/annual-meat-...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 4d

🎃🥩 It’s almost time for our Halloween Meat Raffle! 🥩🎃

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Advance 2000, for helping make this spooky celebration possible.

🕸️ Don’t ghost us—grab your tickets for Oct 25 now!

www.elderjusticeny.org/annual-meat-...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 7d

📣 Join us for an informational presentation about the services offered by Center for Elder Law & Justice. This event is free and open to the community.

📍 Orchard Park Senior Center, 4520 California Road, Orchard Park
🗓 Thursday, October 10, 2025 @ 12:30 PM

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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 8d

Health care workers & caregivers — feeling the squeeze?

Join us Oct. 8, 8:30–12:30 at UB Jacobs School of Medicine for The Sandwich Generation, a powerful event on caregiving, resilience & support.

🔗 buffalo.edu/health-scien...

#SandwichGeneration #Caregiving #UBuffalo #HealthCareWorkers

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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 8d

Our team will be at upcoming outreach events to connect with neighbors, share resources, and answer your questions. Whether you’re looking for information, support, or just want to learn more about what we do, stop by and say hello—we’d love to see you! 💬✨

www.elderjusticeny.org/upcoming-eve...

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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 8d

We will be tabling at this event presented by Live Well Erie!

Come stop by our table to learn how we can help and connect with resources in the community!

www3.erie.gov/aging/events...

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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 8d

We were honored to take part in the 2025 Wills Clinic and
join the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Neighborhood Legal Services & Western New York Law Center for a panel presentation.

A big thank-you to Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes for hosting and supporting this vital community resource!

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 8d

✨🥩 A sparkling shoutout to our sponsor, Simply the Best Cleaning Services — keeping things spotless while we keep the meat sizzling! 🥩✨

Join us on Saturday, October 25th for our Halloween Meat Raffle!

www.elderjusticeny.org/annual-meat-...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 11d

The NY Department of Health announced that CDPAP Personal Assistants no longer need to complete their annual health assessment by Oct. 1.

Personal Assistants must have an appointment scheduled by 10/1/25 to remain eligible for pay.

syracuse.com/health/2025/...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 12d

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsor, Envision Benefits Group for supporting our upcoming Halloween Meat Raffle! 🥩🍗

Mark your calendars 📅 — join us on Saturday, October 25th for an evening of fun, food, and chances to win big!

www.elderjusticeny.org/annual-meat-...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 14d

Looking to legally update your name or gender marker? Join us for a FREE legal clinic presented in partnership with Our City Buffalo, UB School of Law, and the Bar Association of Erie County.

📅 Registration: bit.ly/namechangebuffalo

Take the next step toward living your authentic self!

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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 14d

🥩🎉 Our upcoming Meat Raffle is just around the corner, and tickets are going fast. Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting a great cause!

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Bengart & DeMarco LLP, for making this event possible! 🙌

🎟️ Tickets: www.elderjusticeny.org/annual-meat-...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 14d

Get one-on-one help setting up your personal Social Security account online. Our team will guide you step-by-step so you can securely manage your benefits from home.

⚠️ Appointment only! First-come, first-served. Arrive 15 mins early.

📞 Call (716) 853-3087 ext. 247 to book your spot!

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for an informative presentation designed to help individuals and families understand their options, prepare for the future, and make informed decisions.

📞 Register by contacting the Genesee County Office for the Aging at 585-343-1611

🔗 www.elderjusticeny.org/upcoming-eve...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 16d

Elder Fraud Prevention Luncheon + FREE legal help!

Learn how to spot scams & what to do if you’re a victim, with experts from law enforcement + agencies. Brief legal consultations available.

📅 RSVP for lunch: [email protected]
or (585) 268-9390

🔗 Details: alleganyhopewny.org/free-elder-f...

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 17d

🕸️🎃 A fang-tastic THANK YOU to Rich Products for sponsoring our Halloween Meat Raffle! 🕸️🎃

Your support is no trick — it’s the real treat that helps make this spooky night possible and ensures more proceeds go toward our mission. 👻💙

We’re so grateful to have boo-tiful community partners like you! 🦇🍖

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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 17d

🌈✨ Affirm Your Identity ✨🌈

Do you need assistance updating your name and gender marker on government documents? We’re here to help!

Attorneys will be on site to guide you through the process — because your documents should reflect who you are. 💙

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 17d

👕✨ Show your support in style! ✨👕

Check out our official apparel store and rep Center for Elder Law & Justice wherever you go. Every purchase helps support our mission while keeping you comfy and looking good!

🛒 www.bonfire.com/store/center...

💙Wear it. Share it. Support it.

Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 17d

📣Our Mobile Legal Unit is on the move!

👩‍⚖️Attorneys will be available to provide free brief legal consultations for seniors — no appointment is needed and Clarence residency is not required!

If you or someone you know could use quick legal advice, stop by and speak with our team. We’re here to help!

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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 17d

🍂 Fall Into Action! 🍁

Our team is hitting the road this season to connect with YOU! Check out our outreach schedule and catch us at a location near you — we can’t wait to see your smiling faces. 😄

Scroll to see BOTH outreach schedules for this week, there’s a LOT going on in WNY!

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