Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.

06/23/2026

Join our team!

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Attorney in our Civil Legal Services Unit to contribute to our impact on Western New York communities. This union position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals by working to ensure that all individuals have access to safe, affordable housing.

Given the nature of our work, this position is expected to work primarily on-site from our office located at 290 Main St., Buffalo, NY.

Visit our careers page to learn more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity: https://legalaidbuffalo.org/job-posting/staff-attorney-civil-legal-services/

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc., values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristic or protected class.

06/22/2026

🌟 Thank You, Reverend A. Joseph Bissonette Memorial Fund! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful to the Reverend A. Joseph Bissonette Memorial Fund and Raymond Bissonette, for their generous and gracious donation in support of Project Thrive. Your commitment to strengthening our community and uplifting those in need truly makes a meaningful impact. Thank you for your kindness and dedication. We are so thankful to have you as part of this important work!

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo is closed today, Friday June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, specifically marking the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free.

Our services will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

06/16/2026

Big news for New York nonprofits: The Legislature has passed landmark contracting reform legislation that will help fix the State’s broken payment system for nonprofit providers.

For too long, nonprofits delivering vital services – including civil legal services – have waited years—to be paid for work already completed. These delays force organizations to take on debt, drain reserves, and divert resources away from the communities they serve.

This legislation, sponsored by Senator Shelley Mayer and Assemblymember Amy Paulin, will establish clearer payment timelines, improve accountability and transparency, expand access to bridge financing, and help ensure nonprofits can focus on serving New Yorkers rather than navigating bureaucratic delays.

Thank you to Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Carl Heastie, our bill sponsors and all the legislators who voted for this for recognizing the urgency of this issue and advancing these critical reforms.

The Legislature has acted. Now it's time to finish the job. Governor Kathy Hochul, please sign S.9761/A.10741 into law.




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The leaders of five New York nonprofit organizations on June 8 urged Gov. Hochul to sign into law legislation when it reaches her desk that would address issues with the state’s contracting system that have delayed payments due nonprofits. The State Legislature last week passed the legislation tha...

06/15/2026

Our Live Housing Hotline has been CANCELED for today, Monday, June 15th. The Hotline will also be closed on Friday, June 19th due to the holiday and will resume next week.

06/11/2026

Ready for a new chapter?

Swipe → to learn how to change your name in New York, what it costs, and how to update your documents after.

Need help? Start here: www.legalaidbuffalo.org/get-help-now-apply/

06/09/2026

Planning for the future doesn’t have to be overwhelming - and you don’t have to do it alone. 💙

✔️ Decide who can manage your home and finances
✔️ Make your healthcare wishes clear
✔️ Protect the people and things that matter most

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo is here to help you create essential life planning documents at no cost for eligible clients.

Peace of mind starts with a plan. Take the first step today!
🔗 Apply now: https://legalaidbuffalo.org/get-help-now-apply/

06/08/2026

Big news for New York nonprofits: The Legislature has passed landmark contracting reform legislation that will help fix the State’s broken payment system for nonprofit providers.

For too long, nonprofits delivering vital services – including civil legal services – have waited years—to be paid for work already completed. These delays force organizations to take on debt, drain reserves, and divert resources away from the communities they serve.

This legislation, sponsored by Senator Shelley Mayer and Assemblymember Amy Paulin, will establish clearer payment timelines, improve accountability and transparency, expand access to bridge financing, and help ensure nonprofits can focus on serving New Yorkers rather than navigating bureaucratic delays.

Thank you to Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Carl Heastie, our bill sponsors and all the legislators who voted for this for recognizing the urgency of this issue and advancing these critical reforms.

The Legislature has acted. Now it's time to finish the job. Governor Kathy Hochul, please sign S.9761/A.10741 into law.

06/08/2026

🚨 FREE Immigration Help 🚨

June 30 | 10 AM–2 PM
290 Main St., Buffalo

✔️ Citizenship info
✔️ Meet with an attorney
✔️ Free legal eligibility screening

Walk in anytime from 10 am - 2 pm! No appointment needed!

Share to help someone who may need support 🙌

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzR9hrhsG/