Elder Abuse: Know the Signs
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Abuse can be hard to identify, and difficult to talk about. But if any of the following is happening...
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NJ Offers Assistance to Eligible Homeowners Affected by Covid-19
New Jersey's Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program provides financial assistance for eligible homeowners who have...
Know Your Rights: If Debt Collectors Call
If debt collectors are calling you, there are some important things to keep in mind. Mervin Evertz, a paralegal in our consumer law unit,...
Know Your Rights! Understanding Credit Card Fees
Many people open a credit card and are charged fees they did not expect. These new costs can make the monthly payment amount much higher....
Know Your Rights! What to Do if Your Credit Report Is Wrong
Credit reports are used by many companies to decide whether or not to do business with you: for example, a bank deciding whether to give...
Know Your Rights! Financial Literacy 101: What to Do if You Are Contacted by a Debt Collector
This April, we will be sharing some important information from our Consumer Law unit to help raise awareness of scams, credit card fees...
Emergency SNAP Benefits End February 28, 2023
The extra temporary benefits known as SNAP Emergency Allotments are ending nationwide. Starting on March 1, 2023 you will receive your...
The Work of Resistance: Letter from our Executive Director
February marks the start of Black History Month, an annual celebration and recognition of the many achievements and sacrifices that...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Staff Spotlight
The theme of this year's Hispanic Heritage Month is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." Ms. Ily Soares, who submitted the...
Application for the ANCHOR program now open!
New Jersey homeowners and renters! You can receive up to $1500 through NJ's ANCHOR program, now accepting applications. To be eligible...
Anna P. Navatta, Esq. Named to Special Committee for the New Jersey State Bar Association
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) congratulates Anna P. Navatta, NNJLS’s Director of Community Relations, on her appointment as...
Leah Ashe, Esq., Named NNJLS Executive Director
Leah B. Ashe, Esq., has been named Executive Director of Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS). Ms. Ashe is an accomplished and...
Lottery for Help with Housing Opens July 11
New Jersey is offering a lottery for housing assistance for low-income New Jersey residents. You must be a New Jersey resident, and at...
NNJLS Receives Grant for Hurricane Ida Victims
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced that it is awarding a $529,620 grant to NNJLS to provide legal services to those affected...
Juneteenth: Celebrating, as a Country
As we prepare to join the rest of the country in observing Juneteenth, the day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States,...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Learning from Our History
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month is a chance to honor the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to celebrate the...
Rent Relief Available in Jersey City!
Jersey City is taking applications for its rent relief lottery. Apply from April 12th through 18th! Click the flyer below to access the...
Congratulations Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson!
As Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed to the Supreme Court, we recognize and celebrate the deep significance of her appointment, both as...
Help with Utilities Is Available for Eligible NJ Residents
Are you having trouble paying utilities during the pandemic? Help paying your utility bills is available for eligible New Jersey...
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