Another year, another unforgettable HVJC Field Day! Our annual Field Day brought staff from all four HVJC offices together once again for a day of learning, connection, and plenty of fun. We kicked off the day at the Putnam Library with two engaging trainings led by Culture Ally: Psychological Safety & Inclusive Workplaces and Microaggressions….
Hudson Valley Justice Center began representing Elia in 2017; a survivor of domestic violence, who fled her abuser with her children and nephew. HVJC assisted in helping Elia obtain her U-Visa protection as victims of crime. During this time, our organization helped Elia secure work authorization so she could help out her family. During this…
The New Face of Immigration Scams: Fake Lawyers, Social Media, and Fear Immigration scams are becoming more sophisticated, more digital, and more dangerous — especially for migrants desperate for legal help. A recent ProPublica investigation found that complaints about immigration-related scams have surged in recent years, fueled by fear of deportation, confusion about immigration policy,…
Did you know New York State landlords are legally required to provide heat and hot water? So when Heraldo came to our agency with proof that his landlord had not provided either for several winters, HVJC’s attorneys and paralegals went to work in helping our client. Heraldo lived in an apartment for over a decade…
Hudson Valley Justice Center Fundraising Advisory Committee Member Position Description Purpose The Fundraising Advisory Committee (FAC) was established as an alternative to board expansion, creating a way to bring fresh perspectives, new networks, and fundraising expertise into the organization without adding governance complexity. FAC members are ambassadors and connectors who leverage their networks and professional…
We recently had the opportunity to join the Community Resource Center (CRC) Podcast for an important conversation focused on tenant rights and housing law. During this episode, our very own Cristina and Gabrielle discussed: What a non-payment proceeding is What a holdover proceeding is What tenants can do when they are facing repair and habitability…
This past Wednesday, HVJC had a great time serving over 200 families at the Ossining Food Pantry at Trinity Church! Several HVJC staff and interns from our White Plains and Newburgh offices distributed masks and HVJC flyers, directed families throughout the building, sorted clothing donations, and provided translation assistance for volunteers registering clients for the…
This past Wednesday, the Hudson Valley Justice Center hosted its annual Field Day, bringing together staff from all four offices, White Plains, Yonkers, Poughkeepsie, and Newburgh, for a day of connection, collaboration, and celebration. The day kicked off with an insightful training session at the Putnam Library, where we explored themes of client sensitivity and…
While HVJC has been in Yonkers for a little over a year now, we’ve expanded! We’re still residing in 30 South Broadway, but we’re now on the 5th floor in Suite 500. On Nov 20th, we had an Open House celebrating the new space, and had a great turnout. Executive Director Jason Mays, Deputy Director…
While the weather is turning, HVJC still remains committed to reaching out to the community. This past weekend was a full one! First, our attorneys Christina Correia and Christina Moccia attended the Westchester Haitian Solidarity Event in Mount Vernon where they got to meet Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins! Then, Allison Dentinger and George Haddad presented…
