upcoming Events
Center for Elder Law & Justice’s community outreach events bring vital legal education and services directly to the neighborhoods we serve. From free legal clinics to educational workshops, we work to empower individuals with the tools they need to protect their rights and navigate complex systems. These events are part of our ongoing commitment to building stronger, more informed communities. We also offer engaging presentations and outreach for community groups and professional events including customized training. To learn more or to schedule a presentation, please contact 716-853-3087 or request an event here.
Managing Your Money, Securing Your Future
The presentation will include an overview of the Center for Elder Law & Justice, with a special focus on the Financial Management Program — a volunteer-based initiative that helps older adults stay independent and secure through one-on-one guidance in budgeting, avoiding scams, accessing resources, and protecting their financial well-being.
This program is designed to strengthen the financial security of older adults and support their ability to live independently in the community. It also plays a key role in preventing financial exploitation and connecting individuals with resources that promote long-term financial empowerment.
This presentation is free and open to the community.
Expecting the Unexpected: Advance Planning and Substituted Decision Making
This presentation examines the key legal documents that older adults often use to plan for their care later in life and to manage the distribution of their assets after death. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Proxies/Living Wills, and Last Wills and Testaments. The session will explain the purpose of each document, why it matters, and the steps involved in having them properly drafted.
This presentation is free and open to the community.
LUnch & Learn: CHAMP Program
Join us on December 16 at 12 PM for a webinar introducing CHAMP, New York’s behavioral health ombuds program.
Whether you’re a provider, advocate, or community member, this session will help you understand what CHAMP is, why it’s needed, and how it can assist individuals in navigating insurance barriers to mental health and substance use disorder services.
Learn how CHAMP supports behavioral health parity, ensures provider network adequacy, and helps people access the care they need. Gain practical knowledge to better support yourself, your clients, or your community!
This presentation is free and open to the community.
Register at: Https://elderjusticeny-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CzmHFe3wRrOWiReLI2C9QQ
Advance planning 101
Learn about advance planning options from a Center for Elder Law & Justice attorney. We will guide you through the key documents in this process and answer your questions about health care proxies, power of attorney, and last will and testament.
Advance planning 101
Learn about advance planning options from a Center for Elder Law & Justice attorney. We will guide you through the key documents in this process and answer your questions about health care proxies, power of attorney, and last will and testament.
This event is free and open to the community.
Mobile Legal support
Center for Elder Law & Justice offers a traveling team of attorneys providing free, one-on-one brief legal consultations throughout Western New York. Our goal is to deliver same-day legal assistance and referral for in depth legal support.
We can assist with...
Financial exploitation & elder abuse
Health care proxies, simple wills, power of attorney
Kinship care
Legal and financial health check-ups are available to those over age 60
Mortgage and tax foreclosure
New Americans and immigration
Obtaining and/or reviewing credit reports
Health insurance open enrollment, Medicaid, and Medicare
Reviewing medical bills
Tenants’ rights
This event is free and open to the community.
Advance planning 101
Learn about advance planning options from a Center for Elder Law & Justice attorney. We will guide you through the key documents in this process and answer your questions about health care proxies, power of attorney, and last will and testament.
This event is free and open to the community.
Support, Advocacy, Justice: Empowering Older adults & families
Join us for an overview of the many free civil legal services available to older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Our team will highlight key areas of support including consumer protection, health care advocacy, housing rights, financial management support and help navigating complex public benefits.
Participants will learn how to access our programs, what to expect when working with our attorneys and how we help clients protect their rights, safety, and independence. A Q&A session will follow.
This presentation is free and open to residents.
Support, advocacy, justice: empowering older adults & families
Join us for an overview of the many free civil legal services available to older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Our team will highlight key areas of support including consumer protection, health care advocacy, housing rights, financial management support and help navigating complex public benefits.
Participants will learn how to access our programs, what to expect when working with our attorneys and how we help clients protect their rights, safety, and independence. A Q&A session will follow.
This presentation is free and open to the community.
Empowering Your retirement: Know Your Benefits
Join us for an informative presentation designed to help you better understand the benefits you’ve earned. Our team will break down the essentials of pensions, Veterans Affairs benefits, and Social Security, offering clear guidance on eligibility, application processes, and how these programs can work together to support your long-term financial stability. Whether you’re planning for retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating benefits for the first time, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your future.
This presentation is free and open to the community.
December 9, 2025
4:30 pm
Olean Public Library
134 N 2nd St, Olean, NY 14760
December 11, 2025
10:30 am
The Dale Association
33 Ontario Street, Lockport, NY 14094
December 16, 2025
12:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
January 12, 2026
1:3o pm
Jewish Federation Apartments
275 Essjay Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
January 16, 2026
2:00 pm
Hoag Library
134 S. Main St., Albion, NY 14411
January 27, 2026
1 pm
Orchard Park Senior Center
4520 California Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127
February 5, 2026
12 pm - 1 pm
Lockport Family YMCA
5833 Snyder Drive, Lockport, NY 14094
February 11, 2026
12 pm - 1 pm
Tonawanda Towers
5 Main St., Tonawanda, NY 14150
February 19 , 2026
10 am - 11 am
Friendship Church
402 Clinton St., Buffalo, NY 14204
April 13, 2026
12 pm - 1 pm
Lockport Family YMCA
5833 Snyder Drive, Lockport, NY 14094