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Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) Helps People Who Lose Health Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic

Regardless of income level, certified NLS Healthcare Navigators provide free confidential phone consultations to explore options People on the verge of losing their employer provided health coverage because they have been furloughed or fired in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic can navigate their options through Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS). Trained and state certified NLS Continue reading

COVID-19 UPDATES: Information on Domestic Violence Assistance and more

Neighborhood Legal Services has added new information resources regarding Domestic Violence Assistance and applying for assistance at the Department of Social Services.  Neighborhood Legal Services has also supplemented its information resources on SNAP/Food Stamps, Temporary (Cash) Assistance, and Fair Hearings.  See the links below, and as always, visit nls.org/coronavirus for updates and information on changes

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NLS & PUSH Buffalo: Housing Conditions Training Series

Neighborhood Legal Services and PUSH Buffalo are teaming up for a virtual training series on landlord/tenant and housing conditions issues. Tenants, community members, and service providers are all welcome to join. Topics & Times: Unsafe Housing Conditions 101 Friday May 15, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Withholding Rent & Pitfalls Friday May 29, 2020 Continue reading