Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that provides legal aid and education to artists and arts organizations. With a mission to protect the livelihoods, businesses, and creative works of the artistic community, VLA offers free or low fee legal services to qualifying artists, covering a wide range of arts-related legal matters. Additionally, VLA plays a crucial role in educating artists, professionals, attorneys, students, and the general public about legal and business issues that impact artistic and creative endeavors through industry-specific classes and workshops, as well as core legal classes on copyright, contracts, and non-profit formation.Generated from the website

The Waterfront Project Inc., founded in 2013, is a non-profit legal clinic and HUD-Certified Counseling Agency dedicated to preventing homelessness and preserving affordable housing in Hudson, Union, and Bergen Counties. Committed to the belief that housing is a fundamental right, the organization offers free comprehensive services to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes. Through its legal and housing services, The Waterfront Project empowers clients to navigate complex legal systems, halting evictions and preventing foreclosures while providing vital support and guidance. The organization has made a significant impact in the community, helping countless families maintain their homes and advocating for neighborhood stability one family at a time. Generated from the website