Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
@nlsinc716.bsky.social
We are a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing free legal services and equitable justice to persons with low-income and persons with disabilities in WNY. Housing, family, benefits, health insurance & student loans.
https://linktr.ee/nls716
https://linktr.ee/nls716
Give the gift that keeps on giving - consider a legacy donation! 💙
For more information, visit nls.org/support-nls
For more information, visit nls.org/support-nls
December 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Give the gift that keeps on giving - consider a legacy donation! 💙
For more information, visit nls.org/support-nls
For more information, visit nls.org/support-nls
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#FreeAdviceFriday
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#EnrollNY
Looking for the right health plan to fit your needs? Shop for Qualified Health Plans using @NYStateofHealth's Compare Plans & Estimate Cost Tool. Use the drop-down menus to easily view and compare plans in your county. Get started today:
on.ny.gov/2UoOKAk.
#EnrollNY
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November 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#FreeAdviceFriday
Looking for the right health plan to fit your needs? Shop for Qualified Health Plans using @NYStateofHealth's Compare Plans & Estimate Cost Tool. Use the drop-down menus to easily view and compare plans in your county. Get started today:
on.ny.gov/2UoOKAk.
#EnrollNY
Looking for the right health plan to fit your needs? Shop for Qualified Health Plans using @NYStateofHealth's Compare Plans & Estimate Cost Tool. Use the drop-down menus to easily view and compare plans in your county. Get started today:
on.ny.gov/2UoOKAk.
#EnrollNY
#TBT Did you know Neighborhood Legal Services got our name because our offices were originally located in the neighborhood areas with the most need?
Before consolidating to downtown Buffalo to reduce overhead costs and be closer to the courts, we had offices on Niagara St, Jefferson Ave & Ridge Rd.
Before consolidating to downtown Buffalo to reduce overhead costs and be closer to the courts, we had offices on Niagara St, Jefferson Ave & Ridge Rd.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#TBT Did you know Neighborhood Legal Services got our name because our offices were originally located in the neighborhood areas with the most need?
Before consolidating to downtown Buffalo to reduce overhead costs and be closer to the courts, we had offices on Niagara St, Jefferson Ave & Ridge Rd.
Before consolidating to downtown Buffalo to reduce overhead costs and be closer to the courts, we had offices on Niagara St, Jefferson Ave & Ridge Rd.
Please note that all NLS offices are closed today and tomorrow in celebration of Thanksgiving 🦃 We will reopen Monday at 9 am.
If you have a housing emergency, please call 2-1-1
If you have a housing emergency, please call 2-1-1
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Please note that all NLS offices are closed today and tomorrow in celebration of Thanksgiving 🦃 We will reopen Monday at 9 am.
If you have a housing emergency, please call 2-1-1
If you have a housing emergency, please call 2-1-1
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Financial Abuse is often overlooked as a form of intimate partner violence, but this is a very real problem affecting many Veterans, especially those who are older and/or disabled.
#NLSSuccess #Veterans #FinancialAbuse
#NLSSuccess #Veterans #FinancialAbuse
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Financial Abuse is often overlooked as a form of intimate partner violence, but this is a very real problem affecting many Veterans, especially those who are older and/or disabled.
#NLSSuccess #Veterans #FinancialAbuse
#NLSSuccess #Veterans #FinancialAbuse
What does your donation provide for our community?
In addition to providing VITAL legal services in WNY for those experiencing issues with housing/evictions, family matters, public, disability, and military benefits and fair hearings, your support can help provide:
#GivingTuesday #LegalServices
In addition to providing VITAL legal services in WNY for those experiencing issues with housing/evictions, family matters, public, disability, and military benefits and fair hearings, your support can help provide:
#GivingTuesday #LegalServices
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What does your donation provide for our community?
In addition to providing VITAL legal services in WNY for those experiencing issues with housing/evictions, family matters, public, disability, and military benefits and fair hearings, your support can help provide:
#GivingTuesday #LegalServices
In addition to providing VITAL legal services in WNY for those experiencing issues with housing/evictions, family matters, public, disability, and military benefits and fair hearings, your support can help provide:
#GivingTuesday #LegalServices
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
92% of the civil legal problems of low-income Americans go without any or enough legal representation. This #GivingTuesday, give the gift of justice.
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
92% of the civil legal problems of low-income Americans go without any or enough legal representation. This #GivingTuesday, give the gift of justice.
#FreeAdviceFriday
If you're being evicted because you are behind on your rent, you can apply for emergency rental assistance from the Department of Social Services (DSS)!
If you're being evicted because you are behind on your rent, you can apply for emergency rental assistance from the Department of Social Services (DSS)!
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#FreeAdviceFriday
If you're being evicted because you are behind on your rent, you can apply for emergency rental assistance from the Department of Social Services (DSS)!
If you're being evicted because you are behind on your rent, you can apply for emergency rental assistance from the Department of Social Services (DSS)!
Need a turkey? 🦃 We've got the 2-1-1 on where you can reach out this season:
#TurkeyGiveaway #HappyThanksgiving
If you hear of any others, be sure to drop them in the comments below 👇
#TurkeyGiveaway #HappyThanksgiving
If you hear of any others, be sure to drop them in the comments below 👇
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Need a turkey? 🦃 We've got the 2-1-1 on where you can reach out this season:
#TurkeyGiveaway #HappyThanksgiving
If you hear of any others, be sure to drop them in the comments below 👇
#TurkeyGiveaway #HappyThanksgiving
If you hear of any others, be sure to drop them in the comments below 👇
Don't miss tomorrow's name change clinic in Batavia! Legal experts from our team are partnering with our fabulous friends from Glow Out and the Empire Justice League to provide this FREE service!
#NameChange #GenderMarkerChange
#NameChange #GenderMarkerChange
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Don't miss tomorrow's name change clinic in Batavia! Legal experts from our team are partnering with our fabulous friends from Glow Out and the Empire Justice League to provide this FREE service!
#NameChange #GenderMarkerChange
#NameChange #GenderMarkerChange
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Attn SNAP recipients: You will soon be receiving this letter in the mail re: your benefits. DO NOT IGNORE IT or you may be at risk of losing your SNAP after February.
Please be sure to attend your appointment, or call the SNAP office to reschedule.
#SNAP #BenefitsAlert
Please be sure to attend your appointment, or call the SNAP office to reschedule.
#SNAP #BenefitsAlert
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Attn SNAP recipients: You will soon be receiving this letter in the mail re: your benefits. DO NOT IGNORE IT or you may be at risk of losing your SNAP after February.
Please be sure to attend your appointment, or call the SNAP office to reschedule.
#SNAP #BenefitsAlert
Please be sure to attend your appointment, or call the SNAP office to reschedule.
#SNAP #BenefitsAlert
#GivingTuesday is right around the corner - help transform our community with your generosity! 💙
For more information on making a donation or exploring volunteer opportunities, visit nls.org/support-nls
For more information on making a donation or exploring volunteer opportunities, visit nls.org/support-nls
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#GivingTuesday is right around the corner - help transform our community with your generosity! 💙
For more information on making a donation or exploring volunteer opportunities, visit nls.org/support-nls
For more information on making a donation or exploring volunteer opportunities, visit nls.org/support-nls
Do you qualify for a military discharge upgrade? These are the most common reasons
Give us a call to see how we can help! 🫡 716.847.0650
#Veterans #DischargeUpgrade #Military
Give us a call to see how we can help! 🫡 716.847.0650
#Veterans #DischargeUpgrade #Military
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Do you qualify for a military discharge upgrade? These are the most common reasons
Give us a call to see how we can help! 🫡 716.847.0650
#Veterans #DischargeUpgrade #Military
Give us a call to see how we can help! 🫡 716.847.0650
#Veterans #DischargeUpgrade #Military
Though the risk for veterans to become homeless is higher than that of the general population, we're making so much progress! In fact, the rate of homelessness among vets is the lowest it's been since tracking began in 2009 🏠
#Veterans #Housing
Need help? Reach out ☎️ 716.847.0650
#Veterans #Housing
Need help? Reach out ☎️ 716.847.0650
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This visionary and unrelenting advocate will be truly missed. Thank you so much for all that you've given us, and for inspiring the next generation of advocates for change 💙
Alice Wong, a writer and #disability rights activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and whose independence and writing inspired others, has died at age 51. Alice is a published author and the founder of the Disability Visibility Project. She will be greatly missed. Read more:
Alice Wong, ‘luminary’ writer and disability rights activist, dies aged 51
Daughter of immigrants advocated for people with disabilities to have full autonomy over their lives
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November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This visionary and unrelenting advocate will be truly missed. Thank you so much for all that you've given us, and for inspiring the next generation of advocates for change 💙
#FreeAdviceFriday
❄️If you have no heat/problem with your heat, contact your landlord IMMEDIATELY, then follow up by letter or email for your records.❄️
❄️If you have no heat/problem with your heat, contact your landlord IMMEDIATELY, then follow up by letter or email for your records.❄️
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#FreeAdviceFriday
❄️If you have no heat/problem with your heat, contact your landlord IMMEDIATELY, then follow up by letter or email for your records.❄️
❄️If you have no heat/problem with your heat, contact your landlord IMMEDIATELY, then follow up by letter or email for your records.❄️
Mark your calendars! This year's #GivingTuesday falls on Tuesday, December 2nd
“GivingTuesday exists to build the world we all imagine to be possible. A world where everyone has what they need; a world built on a sense of community and abundance.”
“GivingTuesday exists to build the world we all imagine to be possible. A world where everyone has what they need; a world built on a sense of community and abundance.”
November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mark your calendars! This year's #GivingTuesday falls on Tuesday, December 2nd
“GivingTuesday exists to build the world we all imagine to be possible. A world where everyone has what they need; a world built on a sense of community and abundance.”
“GivingTuesday exists to build the world we all imagine to be possible. A world where everyone has what they need; a world built on a sense of community and abundance.”
You have rights and we want you to know them! Find us at these fantastic events throughout WNY this week
#JusticeBus #Outreach #KnowYourRights
#JusticeBus #Outreach #KnowYourRights
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
You have rights and we want you to know them! Find us at these fantastic events throughout WNY this week
#JusticeBus #Outreach #KnowYourRights
#JusticeBus #Outreach #KnowYourRights
At the close of the 3rd quarter, we're proud to announce that our #Disability team has secured $280k in retroactive benefits owed to our clients - putting us on target to ensure about $1.1 MILLION for the year!
ID: Happy man tossing money to celebrate $280,000 in retroactive payments!
ID: Happy man tossing money to celebrate $280,000 in retroactive payments!
November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
At the close of the 3rd quarter, we're proud to announce that our #Disability team has secured $280k in retroactive benefits owed to our clients - putting us on target to ensure about $1.1 MILLION for the year!
ID: Happy man tossing money to celebrate $280,000 in retroactive payments!
ID: Happy man tossing money to celebrate $280,000 in retroactive payments!
Want to help ensure your neighbors have an amazing holiday meal? Our Lockport office has partnered with the Salvation Army to collect food items now through 11/24 🍗🥧🥫
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Want to help ensure your neighbors have an amazing holiday meal? Our Lockport office has partnered with the Salvation Army to collect food items now through 11/24 🍗🥧🥫
When you work with NLS, you don't get just one legal mind - our entire team is there to support you!
#NLSSuccess #Eviction #SafetyPlan
#NLSSuccess #Eviction #SafetyPlan
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
When you work with NLS, you don't get just one legal mind - our entire team is there to support you!
#NLSSuccess #Eviction #SafetyPlan
#NLSSuccess #Eviction #SafetyPlan