LGBT Advocacy Project

LGBT Advocacy Project
To get help from the LGBT Advocacy Project, call 212-382-6759.
Overview
The LGBT Advocacy Project of the City Bar Justice Center is focused on reducing social and economic isolation within the LGBT community by those experiencing or threatened by poverty. The Project provides free legal advice and pro bono representation to income-eligible LGBT New Yorkers in the areas of life planning such as wills and healthcare proxies, discrimination, public benefits, inheritance, housing and foreclosure.
If you self-identify as LGBTQ and reside in New York City, we may be able to assist you with matters like these:
- Are you behind on your mortgage, coop/condo charges, or property taxes?
- Have you been served with eviction or foreclosure papers?
- Has your life partner, spouse or other family member passed and you have questions about your inheritance including a family home?
- Are you concerned that you might lose housing or other benefits if you get married?
- Have you suffered discrimination at work, a business or in housing based on your LGBTQ or other protected status?
The LGBT Advocacy Project operates a free, confidential helpline in English and Spanish at 212.382.6759 where you can leave a message 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Calls will be screened and returned on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Scott Kohanowski directs the LGBT Advocacy Project and Kayla Freeman is the project coordinator.
Not sure if this is the right project? Contact our free Legal Hotline at 212-626-7383.
Latest news
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May 11, 2022
Social Security Benefits Extended to Same-Sex Partner Survivors after Years of Legal Battles
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June 16, 2020
Honoring the Spirit of Pride Month: Protecting Vulnerable LGBTQ Homeowners
June is Pride Month: a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community and commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, during which
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June 15, 2018
CBJC Partners with Goldman Sachs for LGBT Homeowner Stability Clinic
LGBT Homeowner Stability Clinic at City Bar Justice Center When: Thursday, June 28th 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM W
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NELP Small Business Remote Legal Clinic
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Webinar #2
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