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VOLS Benefits Law Project

The VOLS Benefits Law Project helps New Yorkers access essential public benefits that help meet basic needs, increase economic security, and foster independence. Specifically, BLP assists with unemployment insurance (UI) benefits and the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)/ Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) benefits for seniors and disabled adults under the NYC Rent Freeze Program.

Our help line allows New Yorkers to reach knowledgeable attorneys directly and ask questions about eligibility, seek assistance with applying and recertifying existing benefits, and appeal denials of benefits. We also provide trainings and ongoing support to pro bono attorneys and community partners to address clients’ legal needs and regularly host in-person legal clinics in coordination with community-based organizations citywide. This work helps New Yorkers avoid poverty, homelessness, and the loss of essential public benefits.

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If you have any questions, or would like assistance, please call our help line or contact us directly at benefitslaw@volsprobono.org

Call the BLP Help Line at (347) 521-5720

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What's New

Volunteers of Legal Service Launches Benefits Law Project

June 1, 2023, New York City - Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) is proud to launch our new Benefits Law Project (BLP), providing culturally competent legal services to help low-income New Yorkers more equitably access the benefits to which they are entitled.

This content has been prepared for general information purposes only. It is not meant to provide legal advice and should not be acted upon without consulting a legal professional. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this or other matters, please contact VOLS. This may be considered legal advertising pursuant to the rules of professional conduct.

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