Our Legal Clinics

Benefits Issues

OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER AYALA

Date: First Tuesday of every month

Time: 10am – 1pm

Topic: Only For Tenants in Councilmember Ayala’s district with NYCHA Issues

Location: 105 E. 116th St., New York, NY 10029

How to RSVP: No RSVP; First come, first served. Please ask for the sign in sheet for the “Safety Net Project of the Urban Justice Center” when you arrive.

List of general services we provide: Support in accessing and maintaining benefits such as Public Assistance and SNAP.

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Public Benefits Clinics

ST. JOHN’S BREAD & LIFE

Date: One Tuesday per month, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5

Time: 10am – 1pm

Topic: Housing Issues

Location: 795 Lexington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221

How to RSVP: Appointment must be scheduled through St. John’s Bread & Life

List of general services we provide: Support in accessing and maintaining benefits such as Public Assistance and SNAP.

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NY COMMON PANTRY

Date: One Thursday per month, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 16, December 14

Time: 10am – 1pm

Topic: Housing Issues

Location: 8 E. 109th St., New York, NY

How to RSVP: Appointment must be scheduled through New York Common Pantry

List of general services we provide: Support in accessing and maintaining benefits such as Public Assistance and SNAP.

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RIVER FUND NY

Date: One Friday per month, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 22, October 20, November 3, December 1

Time: 10am – 1pm

Topic: Housing Issues

Location: 8911 Lefferts Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11418

How to RSVP: Appointment must be scheduled through River Fund NY

List of general services we provide: Support in accessing and maintaining benefits such as Public Assistance and SNAP.

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If you are a tenant facing eviction or have other problems with your landlord, call 646-923-8359 and leave a message to connect with a housing lawyer. Updated info about this can be found if you call the number. Please reach out to Housing Court Answers or 311.

If you need help with food stamps or public assistance, or you are homeless and need support, call 646-923-8358 and leave a message to get help.

We advise, assist, and represent individuals facing an eviction, rent overcharges, or negligent landlords; as well as individuals with questions about or issues with the Human Resource Administration’s (HRA) public benefits programs.