Please join us at this upcoming resource fair in Cranberry PA for families and individuals focused on education, childcare, senior care, health and mental care, veteran care, and disability care. We will have a table with information and will hand out brochures and swag!
ο»ΏNLS attorney Addison Cropper spoke as a panelist on the Family Law Panel at Pitt Law School on February 17, 2026, introducing students to pathways to careers in the field of family law.
Did you know about this figure from NLS's history?
Wendell G. Freeland (1925β2014) was a pioneering Pittsburgh civil rights attorney, and the first president of Neighborhood Legal Services! A champion for racial justice, he founded key community organizations.
Yesterday, Jendi McNicholas, Olivia O'Donnell, Melissa Ruggiero, NLS alumna Christine Porter and Melissa Evans attended the ACBA Women in the Law Division Luncheon at which Washington Mystics GM Jamila Wideman delivered the keynote address.
Did you know about this figure from NLS's history?
Active in the community, Health Law Pioneer and Civil Rights Activist, Eric Springer (1929-2020) was one of the original incorporators of Neighborhood Legal Services and was the first Black President of the Allegheny County Bar Association.
The program will address practical and procedural issues relating to preparing and filing petitions as a pro bono volunteer in Allegheny County through Neighborhood Legal Services and the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership.
Register online at: bit.ly/3ZQy6ei
Please join us to learn about private Landlord/Tenant (LT) law and equip yourself to volunteer! This 3 substantive credit CLE is designed as an introductory course accessible to participants who have not had experience in LT law.
β‘Register online at: bit.ly/4qD53Wj
We are aware of a misleading letter being sent to homeowners with PHFA mortgages asking them to contact a third party immediately to verify their contact information for a home warranty. THIS IS A SCAM! PHFA does not offer or require home warranties.
NLS wishes everyone a happy Ramadhan!
Please join us to learn about private Landlord/Tenant (LT) law and equip yourself to volunteer! This 3 substantive credit CLE is designed as an introductory course accessible to participants who have not had experience in LT law.
β‘Register online at: bit.ly/4qD53Wj
Please join us this Friday for a housing presentation!
A staff attorney from Neighborhood Legal Services will present on housing topics such as your rights as a tenant, landlord responsibilities, eviction & appeals processes, and housing discrimination.
Weather Closure Notice
Due to the severe weather, all NLS offices will be closed to the public today, 1/28/2026.
Our intake phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AMβ1:00 PM. To request services, call 1-866-761-6572 or go online at www.nlsa.us.
Weather Closure Notice
Due to the severe weather, all NLS offices will be closed to the public today.
Our intake phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AMβ1:00 PM. To request services, call 1-866-761-6572. Applications for legal help can be completed online at www.nlsa.us.
Stay safe and warm!
Weather Closure Notice
Due to the severe weather forecast in the Greater Pittsburgh region, all NLS offices will be closed to the public on Monday.
Our phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AMβ1:00 PM. Call 1-866-761-6572. Or visit www.nlsa.us
Our grantees are showing up for their communities every day β and the headlines prove it. Take a quick look at the impact in this short video. π₯π
Join NLS and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation TOMORROW for this free legal clinic!
File your taxes for free or schedule an appointment at unitedwayswpa.org/free-tax-prep.
Happy National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day! The EITC helps millions of working families keep more of what they earn. This year, the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit can help increase your tax refund even more! Make sure you claim all the credits you're eligible for this year.
NLS is #Hiring!
For more information go to: www.nlsa.us/job-opportunities/
DYK? Under new federal rules, certain SNAP recipients must work, volunteer, or participate in an education or training program at least 20 hours per week.
SNAP recipients can now search for volunteer opportunities on PA Navigate to help them meet this requirement.
Join NLS and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation this Saturday for a free presentation about second parent adoption!
Register online: nlsa.us/request-legal-help/
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!
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/
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
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 Targetβs donation to us!
www.target.com/circle
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Do you know what your gift can do for our neighbors?
Make an end of the year gift now: www.nlsa.us/donate/
Happy Holidays! β 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!
NLS wishes everyone a merry Christmas! β
