Upcoming Pro Bono Opportunities with AABANY
AABANY SCRIE/DRIE CLINIC: Dec. 2
Assist elderly and disabled tenants complete applications for Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE). These programs offer a lifeline to vulnerable populations who risk losing housing. Volunteers will receive training before assisting applicants. Bar admission and language skills are not required. To participate, please click here to register.
When: December 2 at 2:00PM
Where: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (62 Mott St. 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10013)
AABANY Housing Part Petition Clinic: Dec. 16
Assist tenants suffering from lack of heat or other emergency conditions draft pro se petitions against landlords for housing repairs. Volunteers will receive a brief training before assisting tenants. Bar admission and language skills not required. To participate, please click here to register.
When: December 16, 2015 at 6:00PM
Where: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, 2nd Fl. (62 Mott St. 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10013)
Queens Legal Services (QLS) Housing Part Petition Clinic
Assist tenants suffering from lack of heat or other emergency conditions draft pro se petitions against landlords for housing repairs. Clinics will take place on the 4th Wednesday of every other month from 6:00PM – 8:30PM. Bar admission not required. Language skills not required, however the ability to speak Spanish or other languages may be useful. To participate, contact Heejung Kook ([email protected]).
2015 Dates: October 28; December (TBD)
2016 Dates: February 24; April 27; June 29; August 24
Where: Central Astoria (2569 38th St., Ground Fl., Astoria, NY 11103)