Attention NYC Immigrants! Know Your Rights with the Police and ICE!

Saturday, December 17th, 7 pm-9:00 pm
at The New York Immigration Coalition-Immigrant Concerns Training Institute
137-139 W. 25th Street, 12th Floor
(Between 6th & 7th Avenues)
The New York Immigration Coalition will host a Know-Your-Rights workshop presented by the Immigrant
Defense Project and the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights on the deportation program
known as “Secure Communities,” and other collaborations [...]

TONIGHT! Free LawHelp/NY Training at Queens Central Library

LawHelp/NY is holding a FREE training for Queens Library Customers on finding free and reliable legal assistance using the LawHelp.org/NY website.
RSVP to 718-990-0700.
When: TODAY, Wednesday, October 26, 6:00 pm
Where: Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica
RSVP now! Limited spaces available. 718-990-0700.

Take Advantage! Low-income New Yorkers can get free legal advice this week (Oct. 23 to Oct. 29)during the statewide Pro Bono Week

Low-income New Yorkers can get free legal advice next week during the statewide Pro Bono Week held by the state Bar Association.
The services will be provided at various locations statewide from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29.  The services will include tenants’ rights, helping draw up wills and getting veterans benefits.

Click here to find an event near [...]

Learn about free legal services in the NY Capital Region- Attend Community Law Day on 10/29/11

The New York State Bar Association – Department of Pro Bono Affairs, The Legal Project, The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York are sponsoring a Community Law Day. Informational materials describing the types of free legal services available within the Capital Region will be available to shoppers, as well as [...]

10/27/11 Domestic Violence Free Community Workshop

New County Distrcit Attorney’s Office, NY State Senator Daniel Squadron, NYPD 5th Precint, and Hamilton-Madison Houses invite you to an Informative Presentation on:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Time: 2pm- 4:00pm
Hamilton-Madison House
50 Madison Street
(Between Catherine Street and St. James Place)
Come learn about:

Immigrant communities and Domestic Violence
Definitions of Domestic Violence
How to identify Domestic Violence
How to get help

For [...]

Rise Up & Stay Put Home Rescue Fair – Saturday, July 30, 2011

Are your clients having difficulties making your mortgage payments? Are your clients considering defaulting on your home loan? The Center for New York City Neighborhoods is hosting the Rise Up & Stay Put Home Rescue Fair on Saturday, July 30, 2011.
Take advantage of FREE foreclosure prevention services:
·         One-on-one sessions with HUD-certified housing counselors and attorneys
·         [...]

NYC Advocacy Today Conference

Times are never easy for non-profit organizations, especially with these difficult of economic times.  Many advocates are suggesting that non-profits look to creating more partnerships in order to better achieve their missions (for legal information on non-profits and small businesses, check out LawHelp.org/NY).  On Friday, June 24th an event was held in the office [...]

12th Financial Empowerment Network Forum July 21st

SAVE THE DATE!
Please join the Department of Consumer Affairs Office of Financial Empowerment and The Center for New York City Neighborhoods for a 12th Financial Empowerment Network Forum!
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Topic:
Enhancing Foreclosure Prevention Success with Financial Counseling
The panel will include speakers from South Brooklyn Legal Services, CAMBA and NYC
Financial Empowerment Centers
Date:
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Time:
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
(Networking [...]

Senator Eric Adams 2011 Summer Job Fair

A job fair was hosted on June 9th by Youth America Inc with Senator Eric Adams to provide easy employment opportunities for struggling local residents. The fair took place at PS 375 with a focus on promoting the children attending the school to also seek out employment (for legal information on education, look at [...]

Taking Care of Your Health: Lessons from the Fordham Manor Health Event 2011

On Saturday, June 18th the interns of LawHelp/NY attended a health event at the Fordham Manor Reformed Church Health in the Bronx. The event included free testing and health screenings as well as informational tables and an opportunity to learn about the organizations in their area.  Some of the organizations that were there were, Bronx-Lebanon [...]

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