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Legal Services Corporation @legalservicescorp.bsky.social · 21h

Legal aid is a lifeline. LSC grantees help DV survivors secure protective orders and the stability they need to rebuild.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s expand access to justice — because safety and dignity shouldn’t depend on income. #DVAM #DomesticViolence

Legal Aid’s Vital Role in Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 22h

Attn: law students, potential students, lawyers, and anyone interested in #PublicInterest law - keep your eyes peeled for more info on this exciting panel event 👀! Our own Mercedees Rees will be on the panel, sharing insights from her experience working in the #NonProfit legal space

SPIN alumni panel event flyer on yellow background. Thursday October 30, 12-1. Zoom link will be provided. Celebrating po bono week at SUCOL. Join us to hear from Syracuse Law alumni in public interest and pro bono practices as they share their career paths, challenges, and advice for students. Panel Highlights: Career insights from alumni in public interest fields. Opportunities and challenges in pro bono work. Q&A with panelists. Questions? Contact Kate Turner, VP of SPIN: kturne04@syr.edu

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 22h

Historically, DV was seen as a ""family issue,"" and not addressed as a social justice movement. In fact, all until the 70s, it was not only legal but socially accepted for husbands to beat their wives.
NLS is proud to have been an early champion for change in WNY
#NLSSuccess #DVAM2025

Throwback NLS Success story in quote bubble. Attorneys in our Family Law Unit gave special priority to DV cases, and we learned that the police often failed to advise victims of the availability of shelters, or give them written notice of their legal rights and remedies to stop the abuse, leaving them to fend for themselves.
As a result of litigation by NLS, Buffalo police have agreed to give the victims written information about their legal rights when they respond to a call for assistance.
-1989 NLS Annual Report

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 1d

NLS is a champion of survivors and provides a number of #family services FREE for financially eligible families and individuals. Reach out today and see how we can help ☎️
#DVAM2025 #FamilyCourt #Divorce

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Urban Institute @urbaninstitute.bsky.social · 2d

One in eight working-age adults in #SNAP #families lost benefits in 2024 because of problems recertifying their eligibility on time. Urban research experts break down the #data in a new brief.

Paperwork Burdens Cost One in Eight Working-Age SNAP Recipients Their Benefits in 2024

In this brief, we examine the extent to which working-age adults and their families lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in 2024 be…

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 2d

Legal questions? Our MLP team will be available for advice and resources! Register @ bit.ly/46OzpgJ

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 2d

Caring for others is what you do — but who’s caring for you?
Whether you're a health care professional, a caregiver, or both, The Sandwich Generation FREE event at the Jacobs School is a space to reflect, connect, and find support.

#Caregiving #Resources

The Sandwich Generation event flyer in teal with image of multi-generational family. Balancing Care for Parents and Children. Wed October 8th, 8:30-12:30 at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, M&T Auditorium, or virtually on zoom. A FREE community event, open to all. Our Panelists are experts from organizations including the NYS Office for the Aging.

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 2d

Out and about this week, bringing #Justice to you!
#JusticeBus #Community

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 5d

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 5d

Have more questions ❓❓ Check out our handy guide to family offense petitions at bit.ly/4njKbCC

Family Offense Petitions

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 5d

The court can include different provisions depending on the situation, including that the abuser:
-stay away from the petitioner & children
-stay away from home, school & work
-may remove their personal items from the home at a designated time
-may visit with children at a designated time

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 5d

#FreeAdviceFriday
Orders of Protection aren't "one size fits all!" Don't be afraid to speak up and advocate for what you need!

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 6d

#TBT When you're too busy fighting for justice, you don't even have time to take a seat 💪⚖️

Photo of NLS attorney in a suit on the phone, standing with one foot on the desk, from the 1990s.

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 6d

Show your solidarity and support to survivors by checking out these fantastic upcoming events hosted by some of our community partners 💜
#DVAM2025 #PurpleRibbonWalk #CommunityEvents #WithSurvivorsAlways

Upcoming events calendar in purple. Thurs Oct 2: Purple Ribbon Walk & Art Show, 4:30 pm, Corner of 3rd and Old Falls, Niagara Falls, Hosted by Pinnacle Community Services. Sat Oct 4: Walk in Their Shoes, 10 am, Isle View Park Tribute Garden, Tonawanda, Hosted by RAHAMA. Mon Oct 6: 4:30 pm, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, hosted by Niagara University. Sat Oct 11: 12 pm, Basket Raffle, 32 Cottage St., Lockport, In memory of Tina & Debbie Boyer, proceeds go to the Lockport YWCA domestic violence program. Details at nls.org/events

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 7d

On average, 24 people/minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by a partner. Domestic violence affects over 80k people in NY every year.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're reflecting on all the ways we can uplift, support, & stand #WithSurvivorsAlways
#DVAM2025

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 8d

¿Mi arrendador puede aumentar la renta sin avisarme con anticipación?

#KnowYourRights #RentIncreases

¡Conoce Tus Derechos!
¿Mi arrendador puede aumentar la renta sin avisarme con anticipación?
¡No! Su arrendador debe darle un aviso POR ESCRITO antes de aumentar su alquiler en un 5% o más.
Para obtener más información y recursos, visite: nls.org

Si ha vivido en la casa:
-menos de un año, tiene derecho a un aviso de 30 días
-entre uno y dos años, tiene derecho a un preaviso de 60 días
-más de dos años, tiene derecho a un aviso de 90 días

Recuerde, si no recibe este aviso, tiene el DERECHO de permanecer en la casa con su alquiler actual hasta que reciba el aviso adecuado.

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 9d

On our way to deliver some serious justice 💪
#JusticeBus #CommunityOutreach

Upcoming events calendar. Details @ nls.org/events. 9/29 Community Resource Days, Jericho Road, 10-12. 9/30 Daybreak Walk-In Session, Heart Love & Soul, Niagara Falls, 9-12. 10/1 Thrift Store Workshop, Main St. Albion, 11-3. 10/4 Say Yes! Saturday Academy, Bennett Campus Community Garden 9-12 and PS #99 10-1. Soulful Survivors Senior Day, Roswell Park, Buffalo, 11-2.

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 12d

Have questions or need more advice ❓ Ask for our utility disconnect hotline when you call 716.847.0650 (Erie) or 716.201.0046 (Niagara) ☎️

#Utilities #HelpIsAvailable

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 12d

If you have a medical condition that would be affected by a shutoff, you can get a "medical certificate" from your healthcare provider, which will delay the shutoff for 30 days, giving you time to resolve the issue!

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 12d

#FreeAdviceFriday
When you're behind on your utility bills 💡, the thought of shutoff can be scary. But don't panic - you have options!

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 12d

Who supports the people supporting our communities? HR of course! Learn more about our HR generalist, Michael, who makes it his mission to always be available when we need him 💙

#EmployeeSpotlight #HumanResources

HR Beginnings: I've been in HR for over 10 years, beginning as an assistant to the HR team at the bank where I was working. It’s something that just kind of grew on me and as my interest grew, I knew I needed more education, so I went back to school while I was working. After graduating Buff State with my BA, I looked into student loan forgiveness programs and saw it would be a benefit for me to work for a non-profit. I began a position at Kaleida, then later, at Bryant & Stratton, and went back to Buff State to gain my master’s. Reaching NLS: I’ve always been interested in helping the community. For 12 years, I volunteered my time as a football coach. When I saw that NLS was hiring, I knew I could help the community through my work, as a way of giving back. Actually, I grew up right in the downtown Buffalo area - Jefferson and Clinton - about 10 minutes from the office.

Michael's Drive: One of the things that drives me is having an impact on someone’s life, helping them make a decision to improve their life. People don’t always know where to find info available to them. I always make it a point to sit and make sure they fully understand the benefits we offer to them. I Love HR: HR gets a bad rap because we’re part of the hiring & firing process - people don’t understand we’re here to help. Not just hiring and firing. HR can be so beneficial in providing info, providing benefits, and being a positive impact on your life. Don’t view in a tunnel vision!

Favorite Way to Eat Potatoes with image of cartoon potato in sunglasses: Cheese, sour cream, and of course, lots of butter! Pumpkin Carver or Pumpkin Painter: We’re a pumpkin carving family. It used to be just my grandson and me but now our family has grown with the addition of my girlfriend and her kids. So now we’re up to 5 and we all make our own faces! Go-To Karaoke Song?: My name is Michael Lowry, so gotta be “Bad Boys” (aka the COPS theme song)

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 13d

#TBT "The only difference between a flower and a weed is judgement." Project Dandelion was created in 1992 to provide support, advocacy, and education for members of the community on public assistance, helping them to achieve self-sufficiency.

Project Dandelion report cover from 1993 with a drawing of a dandelion plant. A report by Michele Lang and Jane Landry.

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 13d

We're on a roll!

#Impact #Outreach #LegalServices #NonProfit

2025 Year to Date stats on pink background with purple star decorations. 4705 cases closed, Serving clients across WNY that include: 856 victims of DV, 175 Veterans, and 1,319 people with disabilities. $1020062.61 back benefits awarded, Owed to clients from Social Security/SSI/SSDI, other federal benefits, child support, and spousal support. 184 outreach events, Including workshops, clinics, presentations, tabling and resource events, and community celebrations!

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 14d

Remember - your appeal MUST be filed within a certain timeframe from the original decision so act quickly! We're happy to look over your case and see if an appeal is the best course of action for you. Reach out for more info!

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 14d

Some reasons you might appeal are if:
-you think a legal mistake has been made
-there was an error in the process or paperwork
-new evidence comes to light

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