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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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/...
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
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/...
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/...
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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#housing
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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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#nonprofit
#civillegalaid
#housing
To attend, register here!: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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#housing
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
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!
#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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!
#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
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!
#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
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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#scamawareness
Learn more by visiting here: www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
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#freehelp
#feelsofflogoff
#scamawareness
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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/...
#nonprofit
#freehelp
#feelsofflogoff
#scamawareness
Learn more by visiting here: www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
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#freehelp
#feelsofflogoff
#scamawareness
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
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
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
Contact our Geneva Office at (315) 781-1465 or our Rochester Office at (585) 325-2520.
#SNAPBenefits
#FreeHelp
#nonprofitorganization
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!
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November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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
#FreeHelp
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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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#freehelp
#feelsofflogoff
#scams
Protect yourself and stay informed. Learn more by visiting our website here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee...
#nonprofit
#freehelp
#feelsofflogoff
#scams
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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...
#nonprofit
#freehelp
#feelsofflogoff
#scams
Protect yourself and stay informed. Learn more by visiting our website here: www.lawny.org/page/618/fee...
#nonprofit
#freehelp
#feelsofflogoff
#scams
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
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#StaySafeOnline
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
#ScamAwareness
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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
#FeelsOffLogOff
#StaySafeOnline
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
#ScamAwareness
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...
#scams
#nonprofit
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...
#scams
#nonprofit
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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...
#scams
#nonprofit
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...
#scams
#nonprofit
SNAP benefits for November 2025 may be delayed.
Read more and find resources on our website by visiting here: www.lawny.org/SNAPUpdateOc...
Read more and find resources on our website by visiting here: www.lawny.org/SNAPUpdateOc...
October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
SNAP benefits for November 2025 may be delayed.
Read more and find resources on our website by visiting here: www.lawny.org/SNAPUpdateOc...
Read more and find resources on our website by visiting here: www.lawny.org/SNAPUpdateOc...
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.
We are grateful for the talent, leadership, and experiences that our employees with disabilities bring to LawNY.
October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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.
We are grateful for the talent, leadership, and experiences that our employees with disabilities bring to LawNY.
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
Speak with a LawNY Navigator today to make sure you are ready by calling 1-855-250-7748.
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!
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
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!
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!
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:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#fairhousing
#nonprofit
This event will be held virtually on September 22nd at 1pm.
To register, visit here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#fairhousing
#nonprofit
September 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#fairhousing
#nonprofit
This event will be held virtually on September 22nd at 1pm.
To register, visit here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#fairhousing
#nonprofit
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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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#nonprofitorganization
#ThankYou
#DoProBono
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#DoProBono
August 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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!
#summerintern
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
#ThankYou
#DoProBono
#summerintern
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
#ThankYou
#DoProBono
Join our Fair Housing team this Thursday, 8/14 to learn about how medical providers can work to prevent fair housing discrimination!
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!
#fairhousing
#free
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!
#fairhousing
#free
August 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Join our Fair Housing team this Thursday, 8/14 to learn about how medical providers can work to prevent fair housing discrimination!
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!
#fairhousing
#free
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!
#fairhousing
#free
Our housing advocates have been working hard to share important information with tenants. This series focuses on your right to a 14 day adjournment, and why you should utilize this right as needed! ❗❗❗
Contact one of our offices for more information!
#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
#civillegalaid
#housing
Contact one of our offices for more information!
#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
#civillegalaid
#housing
July 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our housing advocates have been working hard to share important information with tenants. This series focuses on your right to a 14 day adjournment, and why you should utilize this right as needed! ❗❗❗
Contact one of our offices for more information!
#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
#civillegalaid
#housing
Contact one of our offices for more information!
#freehelp
#nonprofitorg
#civillegalaid
#housing
We are currently hiring for many roles throughout our organization! Please share with qualified candidates.
Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings!
#hiringnow
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings!
#hiringnow
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
July 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We are currently hiring for many roles throughout our organization! Please share with qualified candidates.
Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings!
#hiringnow
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings!
#hiringnow
#CivilLegalAid
#nonprofitorganization
Important student loan update❗❗❗
Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who are currently in a non-interest bearing forbearance will begin to see interest accrue on their loans on August 1, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact our EDCAP advocates at edcap@lawny.org.
#nonprofit
#studentloans
Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who are currently in a non-interest bearing forbearance will begin to see interest accrue on their loans on August 1, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact our EDCAP advocates at edcap@lawny.org.
#nonprofit
#studentloans
July 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Important student loan update❗❗❗
Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who are currently in a non-interest bearing forbearance will begin to see interest accrue on their loans on August 1, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact our EDCAP advocates at edcap@lawny.org.
#nonprofit
#studentloans
Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who are currently in a non-interest bearing forbearance will begin to see interest accrue on their loans on August 1, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact our EDCAP advocates at edcap@lawny.org.
#nonprofit
#studentloans
Michelle Grillone is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉
Michelle has brought strategic recruiting techniques that have greatly expanded our recruitment reach here at LawNY. She diligently works on new ideas and techniques to bring to LawNY.
Michelle has brought strategic recruiting techniques that have greatly expanded our recruitment reach here at LawNY. She diligently works on new ideas and techniques to bring to LawNY.
July 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Michelle Grillone is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉
Michelle has brought strategic recruiting techniques that have greatly expanded our recruitment reach here at LawNY. She diligently works on new ideas and techniques to bring to LawNY.
Michelle has brought strategic recruiting techniques that have greatly expanded our recruitment reach here at LawNY. She diligently works on new ideas and techniques to bring to LawNY.
Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges — including veterans. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community.
Signed,
LawNY®
Signed,
LawNY®
June 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Every day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal challenges — including veterans. Defunding Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would strip away civil legal aid infrastructure across the country and strip away vital legal help from those who need it most in our community.
Signed,
LawNY®
Signed,
LawNY®