New York Legal Assistance Group

It's the 10th anniversary of the #ABLEAct! To mark this milestone for disability and economic justice, NYLAG Senior Financial Counselor Alma Rojas explained what ABLE Accounts are and how to open one, plus provided some key tips for the process: https://lnkd.in/e2v8sbSu

"If people have a lawyer when they're facing eviction, more than 80% will be able to stay in their homes." —Sarah Oltmans, Chief of Grant Strategy at Robin Hood Organizations like NYLAG have an incredible partner in Robin Hood as we work with New Yorkers experiencing poverty and crisis. Housing stability is one of the biggest issues facing New Yorkers today, and addressing it requires a holistic approach, legal services being a critical part of keeping people in their homes. We're grateful to partner with an organization so committed to these multifaceted investments in New Yorkers. Check out the full segment about Robin Hood's broad array of partnerships and initiatives on BronxNet Community Television: https://lnkd.in/eeZBtkEf

The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a Gift Officer to join our Development Team. Do you believe in building power with communities facing systemic barriers and discrimination? At NYLAG, we know our legal systems weren’t built to serve everyone equally, and we fight alongside New Yorkers confronting multiple forms of institutional injustice. We're looking for a relationship builder who understands that lasting change requires both direct support and systemic transformation. As our Gift Officer, you'll: - Connect passionate supporters with NYLAG’s mission to combat social, racial, and economic injustice and dismantle barriers that perpetuate poverty and inequality - Build, cultivate, and steward meaningful relationships that connect passionate supporters to movements for change - Help secure resources for legal advocacy that challenges unfair systems and practices - Join a team committed to social, racial, and economic justice Join us in the fight for a more just New York! #WeAreNYLAG #FundraisingJobs #Jobs #Hiring #Fundraising #Philanthropy

NYLAG Vice President Shani Adess went on PIX11's Community CloseUp with Jay Dow to speak about some of NYLAG's immigration work, what we're hearing from the community, and how City policies like shelter stay limits impact our new neighbors' ability to achieve status and establish their lives in the US. One thing's for sure: No matter the rhetoric or efforts to scare our neighbors, NYLAG is still here, working with communities to ensure access to expert, trauma-informed legal services. View the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/eNyaiMAd

Happening next week: NYLAG and Hebrew Free Loan Society will host a debt management clinic with both in-person and virtual options. If you are looking for guidance around strategies to manage debt, refinance, or other related matters, register here: https://bit.ly/nylag_hfls and share with others you know who may be interested!

Now more than ever, our pro bono partnerships are critical to working with as many of our new neighbors as possible in establishing their lives here. Thank you WilmerHale for being so generous with your time and skills!

This #GivingTuesday feels different. NYLAG exists because seeking and achieving justice shouldn’t be determined by whether or not someone can afford it. As long as our systems and institutions exacerbate the economic, racial, and social injustices that most harm our communities, we’ll be here fighting back however we can, centering our clients’ needs and goals every step of the way. And while we ask for your support on Giving Tuesday every year, this year feels different — not because our work is changing, but because it’s become even more urgent. This recent election cycle resulted in an incoming federal administration that spent another campaign demonizing and threatening so many of our communities — immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, survivors, the list goes on — with harmful rhetoric and policy proposals. New Yorkers’ ability to access and achieve justice was never going to come down to any one election or policy. But as we prepare for what’s ahead, knowing the promises of the incoming administration, it *can* come down to you. This Giving Tuesday, we're asking you to please give what you can to ensure that New Yorkers can assert their rights and maintain their dignity with a trusted advocate by their side — no matter what the coming weeks and months bring: https://lnkd.in/ejgtc5DF

"Federal lawmakers are running out of time to renew funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the federal Farm Bill before the end of the year, ahead of a new Congress in January... [They're] negotiating over the future of SNAP as food insecurity in New York is on the rise." Failing to reauthorize the Farm Bill is a policy choice—and a cruel one at that—inevitably putting more New Yorkers up against a hunger crisis with fewer means to survive it. Full story from Gothamist: https://lnkd.in/eEAwfX2u

Did you know 84% of Americans have gone over budget at some point? While overspending can result from a variety of external factors, there is a way to alter our approach around factors within our control: intentional spending. Learn 3 tips from NYLAG Senior Financial Counselor Alma Rojas' on how to help you get started on your intentional spending journey: https://lnkd.in/eWrKaJH4   #financialcounseling #financialstability #empowerment 

Run for justice with #teamNYLAG in the 2025 New York Road Runners United Airlines NYC Half Marathon🏃♀️💙! This is an opportunity to directly expand access to life-changing legal services for those who need them most. 💪 Your Commitment: Raise $2,500 by March 16, 2025. 🤝 Our Promise: We’ll support you every step of the way, with guidance and resources to make fundraising easy and rewarding. The deadline for interested applicants is Friday, January 10, 2025. Learn more and join our team: https://lnkd.in/e8PSkw2z #runforjustice #socialjustice #runners #halfmarathon