LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK, INC. PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NONCRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS TO PERSONS FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN ALBANY, NEW YORK, AND THE SURROUNDING 16-COUNTY AREA. TYPICAL CASES INCLUDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS. THE SOCIETY ALSO ENGAGES IN IMPACT ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY LAWYERING, COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS. DURING 2024, THE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS FACING EVICTION, FORECLOSURE, ILLEGAL LOCKOUTS, AND OTHER HOUSING ISSUES TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.
