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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.®(LawNY®)
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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® (LawNY®) increases access to justice through excellent legal representation, advocacy, and service. We are a non-profit that offers free civil legal help to 14 counties in upstate NY. Find us online at LawNY.org.
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Less than 8 hours left! A reminder to donate to LawNY by visiting here before midnight tonight!: www.unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/...

ROC the Day is a 24 hour giving period and will benefit our services to clients living in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties.
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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ROC the Day will take place on December 2nd this year! 🎉

ROC the Day is a 24 hour giving period and will benefit our services to clients living in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties.

Donate here to LawNY by visiting here: www.unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/...
November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Join our Fair Housing team on December 4th at 1PM VIRTUALLY to discuss race and national origin discrimination in housing.

To attend, register here!: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Open enrollment is HERE! Do you feel confident in your options?

Speak with a LawNY Navigator today to make sure you are ready by calling 1-855-250-7748. Our navigator services are free, offer non-biased assistance, and help you understand the plan you are enrolling in!

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#nonprofitorg
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Scammers prey on Gen Z and Millennials with fake investment opportunities, promising quick returns that never materialize. Stay cautious and research before investing!

Learn more by visiting here: www.ftc.gov/news-events/...

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#feelsofflogoff
#scamawareness
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Do you need help affording groceries? SNAP may be a good fit for you! LawNY can often assist with applying for, recertifying, and information about SNAP benefits.

Contact our Geneva Office at (315) 781-1465 or our Rochester Office at (585) 325-2520.

#SNAPBenefits
#FreeHelp
#nonprofitorganization
November 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Join us for a Community Assistance Day at Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf on November 20th from 2-5PM! Together we will be on site offering assistance in applying for HEAP, Medicaid, SNAP, and assisting with Affordable Health Insurance enrollments!

#FreeHelp
#nonprofit
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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UPDATE FROM OTDA AS OF NOVEMBER 10TH: "New York State has issued full SNAP benefits to all eligible households. Those who expected to receive benefits yesterday and today have received them and were able to spend. Others will continue to receive their benefits throughout the week."
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UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 7TH: Governor Hochul is directing state agencies to pay full SNAP benefits for November, and has said the first payments are expected to go out on Sunday. People should continue to monitor the OTDA webpage for any updates.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Scammers are getting smarter, but so are we. This is a REAL story from someone who has been scammed multiple times. If a deal feels off, log off!

Protect yourself and stay informed. Learn more by visiting our website here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee...

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#scams
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence is working with Strength in Numbers Consulting Group to understand LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence and their experiences with service providers.

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National LGBTQ IPV Survey | National LGBTQ Institute on IPV
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November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 7TH: Governor Hochul is directing state agencies to pay full SNAP benefits for November, and has said the first payments are expected to go out on Sunday. People should continue to monitor the OTDA webpage for any updates.
November 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Dodging scams starts with knowing the signs: Check links, question odd fees, and trust your gut. If it feels off, log off! Keep your info safe — get tips by visiting our website here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee...

#FeelsOffLogOff
#StaySafeOnline
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
#ScamAwareness
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Scams come in many forms — from fake rental listings to phishing texts. If something feels off, log off!

Protect yourself, stay informed, and learn more about what to do if you are a victim of a scam/how to avoid them by visiting our website, here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee...

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November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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SNAP benefits for November 2025 may be delayed.
Read more and find resources on our website by visiting here: www.lawny.org/SNAPUpdateOc...
October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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“People are adversely affected when their rights are not respected, and so it’s important for me to be here to get the word out that residents of nursing homes have a right to see that their rights are followed."

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Nursing home residents and families learn about their rights
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Elder Justice Committee of Metro Justice held an informational meeting on Wednesday to discuss the rights of nursing home residents.The committee aimed to educate elder residents...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we at LawNY recognize and celebrate the contributions of our employees with disabilities.

We are grateful for the talent, leadership, and experiences that our employees with disabilities bring to LawNY.
October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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William (Will) Koch is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉

According to his colleagues, Will is extremely responsive to staff requests to complete intakes, mail documents, or relay information to clients.

His colleagues expressed that they're proud that LawNY clients have Will on their side!
October 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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It's October! Open enrollment is just around the corner! You will be able to enroll in a plan or renew your health coverage starting on November 1st this year!

Speak with a LawNY Navigator today to make sure you are ready by calling 1-855-250-7748.
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Hear from our very own Executive Director, Lori M. O'Brien, on the impact cutting Legal Services Corporation funding would have on our communities. Thanks to Legal Services NYC's Executive Director, Shervon M. Small, for speaking on the issue with us.

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Commentary: Cutting free legal aid would put justice out of reach for many New Yorkers
A proposal to cut funding for the Legal Services Corporation would leave thousands of New Yorkers defenseless in court.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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LawNY would like to express our gratitude to Lisa Krizman, one of our dedicated volunteers!

Since January 2024, Lisa has volunteered 153 hours with LawNY helping families of students with special needs, making her an invaluable member of the Education Law unit.

We wish you the best of luck, Lisa!
September 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Join our Fair Housing team to learn about Fair Housing discrimination and how to support tenants/home buyers who may be experiencing housing discrimination!

This event will be held virtually on September 22nd at 1pm.

To register, visit here:
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#fairhousing
#nonprofit
September 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Melissa Jackson is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉

According to her colleagues, Melissa is very supportive of the people she supervises, always making time to answer questions and help out whenever needed. Melissa is a great teacher and has an incredible amount of knowledge.
August 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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"Nieznanski added, 'The concern is this could happen again at any time, any place around the state where an adult care facility is closing, is that people could be, again, be left with little time to make major choices about where to live.'"

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3 residents remain at Northfield senior facility, sale cannot be completed
PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite a July deadline for everyone to move out, News 8 has learned three residents remain at the Northfield Enriched Senior Housing Facility in Perinton. Family Serv…
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August 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join our Fair Housing team this Wednesday, 8/20 to learn how social workers can assist clients in applying for housing with a criminal history.

Scan the QR code or visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to RSVP! The event will take place in person and virtually.

We hope to see you there!
August 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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We'd like to thank our 2025 Summer Interns for their tremendous support this summer and wish them well on all of their future endeavors!

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#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
#ThankYou
#DoProBono
August 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM