Neighborhood Legal Services
@nlsapgh.bsky.social
Non-profit, public interest law firm to provide civil legal assistance to poor and vulnerable residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties in PA
Join NLS and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation this Saturday for a free presentation about second parent adoption!
Register online: nlsa.us/request-legal-help/
Register online: nlsa.us/request-legal-help/
January 20, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Join NLS and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation this Saturday for a free presentation about second parent adoption!
Register online: nlsa.us/request-legal-help/
Register online: nlsa.us/request-legal-help/
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Are you a Housing Choice Voucher holder looking for a rental unit?
You can search for properties on our website!
The list is updated regularly & there are many units available now.
Scan the QR code on the flyer below for more information. Or, visit: hacp.org/properties to find your home today!
You can search for properties on our website!
The list is updated regularly & there are many units available now.
Scan the QR code on the flyer below for more information. Or, visit: hacp.org/properties to find your home today!
January 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Are you a Housing Choice Voucher holder looking for a rental unit?
You can search for properties on our website!
The list is updated regularly & there are many units available now.
Scan the QR code on the flyer below for more information. Or, visit: hacp.org/properties to find your home today!
You can search for properties on our website!
The list is updated regularly & there are many units available now.
Scan the QR code on the flyer below for more information. Or, visit: hacp.org/properties to find your home today!
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A $250,000 Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant from PHFA is available to Lawrence County businesses seeking to upgrade their storefronts or business fronts. Those wanting to apply can visit www.lawrencecountypa.gov/departments/....
January 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A $250,000 Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant from PHFA is available to Lawrence County businesses seeking to upgrade their storefronts or business fronts. Those wanting to apply can visit www.lawrencecountypa.gov/departments/....
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Butler Criminal Record Clearing Clinic!
Stay tuned to our socials and our events page for upcoming clinic dates!
www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/
Stay tuned to our socials and our events page for upcoming clinic dates!
www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/
January 7, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Butler Criminal Record Clearing Clinic!
Stay tuned to our socials and our events page for upcoming clinic dates!
www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/
Stay tuned to our socials and our events page for upcoming clinic dates!
www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/
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In the latest article for Justice Rising, Christian Palacios explains why pro bono is valuable for lawyers and communities alike.
Read it here: medium.com/justice-rising/why-pro-bono-work-matters-especially-for-junior-litigators-cd3b70949d13
Read it here: medium.com/justice-rising/why-pro-bono-work-matters-especially-for-junior-litigators-cd3b70949d13
January 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
In the latest article for Justice Rising, Christian Palacios explains why pro bono is valuable for lawyers and communities alike.
Read it here: medium.com/justice-rising/why-pro-bono-work-matters-especially-for-junior-litigators-cd3b70949d13
Read it here: medium.com/justice-rising/why-pro-bono-work-matters-especially-for-junior-litigators-cd3b70949d13
We're excited to announce that we've been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us!
www.target.com/circle
#targetcircle
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#targetcircle
January 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
We're excited to announce that we've been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us!
www.target.com/circle
#targetcircle
www.target.com/circle
#targetcircle
Do you know what your gift can do for our neighbors?
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
December 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Do you know what your gift can do for our neighbors?
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
Happy Holidays! ❄ NLS offices will be closed Wednesday 31st and Thursday 1st for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We will reopen on Friday, the 2nd.
December 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Happy Holidays! ❄ NLS offices will be closed Wednesday 31st and Thursday 1st for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We will reopen on Friday, the 2nd.
NLS wishes everyone a happy Kwanzaa!
December 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NLS wishes everyone a happy Kwanzaa!
NLS wishes everyone a merry Christmas! ❄
December 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
NLS wishes everyone a merry Christmas! ❄
Happy Holidays! ❄ NLS offices will be closed Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th. We will reopen on Monday, the 29th.
December 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Happy Holidays! ❄ NLS offices will be closed Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th. We will reopen on Monday, the 29th.
As this year comes to a close, we ask you to remember Melissa* and her son and the thousands of neighbors across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties who turn to NLS when safety, stability, and justice hang in the balance.
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
December 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
As this year comes to a close, we ask you to remember Melissa* and her son and the thousands of neighbors across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties who turn to NLS when safety, stability, and justice hang in the balance.
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
What would potential budget cuts to LSC mean for our community?
Legal aid nonprofits Like NLS depend on LSC to fund our programs and allow us to help those in need. The LSC is our largest federal funder.
Legal aid nonprofits Like NLS depend on LSC to fund our programs and allow us to help those in need. The LSC is our largest federal funder.
December 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What would potential budget cuts to LSC mean for our community?
Legal aid nonprofits Like NLS depend on LSC to fund our programs and allow us to help those in need. The LSC is our largest federal funder.
Legal aid nonprofits Like NLS depend on LSC to fund our programs and allow us to help those in need. The LSC is our largest federal funder.
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Check your SNAP Work Requirements! Use our online screening tool to see if you must meet the new requirements and learn more: dhs.pa.gov/work
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Check your SNAP Work Requirements! Use our online screening tool to see if you must meet the new requirements and learn more: dhs.pa.gov/work
Do you have a criminal record?
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Do you have a criminal record?
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
NLS wishes everyone a happy Hannukah!
December 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NLS wishes everyone a happy Hannukah!
Today is Eileen Yacknin Day in the City of Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
December 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today is Eileen Yacknin Day in the City of Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a free presentation on Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities at the Homewood Community Engagement Center!
December 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a free presentation on Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities at the Homewood Community Engagement Center!
The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay for heating bills through energy assistance grants and crisis grants.
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay for heating bills through energy assistance grants and crisis grants.
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
The Housing Stabilization Center is temporarily closed throughout the month of December. The HSC expects to reopen in January to resume in-person help for people applying for rental assistance. To apply call 412-248-0021.
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Housing Stabilization Center is temporarily closed throughout the month of December. The HSC expects to reopen in January to resume in-person help for people applying for rental assistance. To apply call 412-248-0021.
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us during #GivingTuesday! 💟 We were able to raise over 10,000 dollars thanks to the generosity of our amazing community!
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us during #GivingTuesday! 💟 We were able to raise over 10,000 dollars thanks to the generosity of our amazing community!
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
#GivingTuesday is TODAY!
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
December 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#GivingTuesday is TODAY!
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
NLS wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NLS wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
NLS offices are closed all day Thanksgiving and the day after to intake calls and walk-ins. We re-open to both at 9:00am on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
NLS offices are closed all day Thanksgiving and the day after to intake calls and walk-ins. We re-open to both at 9:00am on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
We’re participating in the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Annual Thanksgiving Distribution on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...
November 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We’re participating in the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Annual Thanksgiving Distribution on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...