Membership in the New York Legal Services Coalition offers you the opportunity to join us in using the power of our collective voice in pursuing support for our organizations and justice for those we serve.  This page contains information on member services and savings programs, as well as helpful links to resources that you may find useful.  For more information on the Coalition and how we can be of service to you, please call 315-572-0373.

If you are seeking legal assistance in a civil matter, please visit our member page to locate a provider near you or visit LawHelpNY, a legal information website that provides referrals to free legal services for low income and vulnerable New Yorkers. 

NEW YORK COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (NYCON)

The Coalition offers a deeply discounted membership to the New York Council of Nonprofits.  This means each participating member organization is entitled to the benefits of membership that NYCON for only $65 per year.  This includes;

 Directors & Officers Insurance 
For over 35 years NYCON has sponsored group insurance programs for itself and its members. The NYCON D&O program provides comprehensive coverage for your board, staff and volunteers. The current endorsed program is through Chubb (Best’s Rated A++ Superior).

Educational Resources & Webinars 
Access to Events & Training opportunities are one of the biggest benefits of membership, according to a recent NYCON survey. NYCON provides high quality, practical educational events - with real tools you can use and presenters you can always speak with if you have additional questions.

Governance Resources, Management Advice & Tools
NYCON offers professional, experienced, affordable consultation for individual organizations, customized around their specific needs and circumstances. They are also offering more tools and resources online.

National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA)

The Coalition’s contact at the NLADA can help negotiate discounted rates for Coalition members on liability insurance through NLADA.

 RESOURCES

We have posted various resources available to you from external sources on our website.  Resources include a media kit available from Voices of Civil Justice, the online resource center from Western New York Law Center as well as New York State resources.