Home for All! Painting the Path to the LGBTQIA+ Housing Justice
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Forbes Library, West Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
What: Home for All! Painting the Path to the LGBTQIA+ Housing Justice
Community Legal Aid invites participants to paint a mural that addresses LGBTQIA+ housing rights.
Join us for an event where everywhere can contribute their unique style to create a beautiful, unified piece of art.
The finished mural will be hung in Community Legal Aid’s Northampton office.
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Where: Forbes Library Community Room, 20 West Street, Northampton, MA 01060

Ripples of Justice: An Event Celebrating Access to Justice in Worcester
2024-11-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Jean McDonough Arts Center, Franklin Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Community Legal Aid invites you to join us for Ripples of Justice, an event celebrating the Access to Justice efforts of CLA and our volunteers and partners in Worcester County.
Co-hosted by Worcester County Access to Justice Committee Chair, Attorney Lynette Paczkowski, and CLA Board President, Hon. Luis Perez (Ret.), this event will feature food, a cash bar, live music by local duo Ash & Eric, and will honor CLA volunteers, including Attorney Akosua Agyepong who was recently recognized for her outstanding volunteer work with CLA’s Pro Bono Program.
Help CLA celebrate the beginning of our 2025 Worcester Access to Justice Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign supporting CLA’s work providing free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Worcester County.
What: Ripples of Justice – An Event Celebrating Access to Justice
Where: Worcester PopUp at the Jean McDonough Arts Center, 20B Franklin Street, Worcester, MA 01608
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:30 P.M.
This event is free and open to members of the Worcester County legal community and beyond! Donations to the 2025 Worcester Access to Justice Campaign are encouraged, but anyone interested in learning more about Community Legal Aid and our work is welcome to attend. Please help us order enough food by RSVPing in advance!
The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use, creative co-working space of the Worcester Cultural Coalition and in partnership with The Barr Foundation. This event does not necessarily reflect the views of either organization.

Community Legal Aid Board Meeting
2024-11-25 05:15 - 18:30

Franklin County Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
2025-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Community Legal Aid: Greenfield, 14 Hope Street, Suite 104, Greenfield, MA, United States
Community Legal Aid (CLA) invites you to the Franklin County Access to Justice Campaign Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at our new Greenfield office. CLA advocates will be speaking about how the organization is working to address poverty issues in Franklin County, and special guests will include Anne Gobi, Governor Maura Healey’s Director of Rural Affairs and former Massachusetts senator along with Senator Jo Comerford (Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester). There will be light snacks and beverages available during the event.
Join us on Friday, January 31st for an opportunity to learn about CLA’s work providing civil legal services and see our new Greenfield office space.
When: Thursday, January 31 2025 at 1:00 P.M.
Where: Community Legal Aid 14 Hope Street, Greenfield
Who: Open to members of the Franklin County legal community and beyond! If you are interested in learning more about the work done at CLA and support access to justice please come and enjoy!
REGISTER: Franklin County Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Bloom and Brew: A Volunteer Appreciation Event
2025-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Nosh Cafe, 1341 Main Street, Springfield, MA, United States
Community Legal Aid cordially invites you to “Bloom and Brew,” a volunteer appreciation event. Join us for coffee and breakfast at Nosh Restaurant and Café in Downtown Springfield as we thank all of our pro bono attorneys, Access to Justice Campaign volunteers, and community partners for your ongoing support.
Let us know if you will be joining us! Register HERE

Worcester Eviction Sealing Clinic
2025-05-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-03 09:00 - 13:00 and 7 more dates | Worcester Court Service Center, 225 Main St, 1st Floor, Worcester, 01608, United States
Under a NEW LAW you may be able to remove an eviction from your record. Go to SealMyEviction.org to learn more. NEED HELP? Community Legal Aid and MetroWest Legal Services are running an eviction sealing clinic to help eligible tenants.
Thursdays, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., May 15 – Aug. 21, 2025
Court Services Center, Worcester Courthouse, 1st Floor, 225 Main Street, Worcester
Sign up in advance by calling (855) 252-5342 (Worcester County residents) or (508) 620-1830 (Middlesex or Norfolk County residents) or walk in during clinic hours.
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Bajo una NUEVA LEY usted puede ser capaz de eliminar un desalojo de su registro. Visite SealMyEviction.org para obtener más información. ¿NECESITA AYUDA? Community Legal Aid y MetroWest Legal Services están llevando a cabo una clínica de sellado de desalojos para ayudar a los inquilinos elegibles a llenar las peticiones de sellado.
Jueves, 9 A.M. a 1 P.M., Mayo 15 – Agosto 21, 2025
Centro de Servicios de la Corte, Corte de Worcester, 1er Piso, 225 Main Street, Worcester
Inscríbase por adelantado llamando al (855) 252-5342 (residentes del condado de Worcester) o (508) 620-1830 (residentes de los condados de Middlesex y Norfolk) o venga durante las horas de la clínica.
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Estate Planning 101: Free Pro Bono Training (Virtual)
2025-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
FREE Virtual Training Opportunity!
Join Community Legal Aid (CLA) and Linda Cammuso, Esq. for a comprehensive virtual training on how to prepare estate planning documents, including Wills, Health Care Proxies, and Powers of Attorney. New practitioners are encouraged to attend.
This training is FREE with your commitment to assist with at least one pro bono referral in the coming year.
Register now for the Zoom!
Attorney Linda Cammuso is a founding partner at Estate Preservation Law Offices, with offices in Worcester, Uxbridge, Leominster, Braintree, and Hyannis. Attorney Cammuso’s practice focuses on estate and asset protection planning, estate and trust administration, tax planning, elder and disability law, and corporate and business planning. Attorney Cammuso previously worked in the nursing home industry, where she gained valuable insight into elder law and long-term care issues. Her knowledge in this field is a distinct benefit in working with clients who are facing long-term care planning challenges.
Attorney Cammuso is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides veterans and their families with advice on the complex areas of law regarding VA pension benefits, also known as Aid & Attendance. She has served as a member of the Board of Directors for various nonprofit organizations including Girls Inc. of Worcester (of which she was also the Secretary and Second Vice President), LUK Inc. and Spring House. She has provided pro bono estate planning assistance to CLA’s clients for 10 years.

Estate Planning Clinic
2025-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Community Legal Aid: Worcester, 370 Main Street, Worcester, 01608
Free estate planning clinic hosted by Community Legal Aid. Get help from volunteer attorneys with preparing wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies. Free for veterans, seniors, and others who are financially eligible.
Space is Limited | Pre-Registration Required | To Register Contact Marina Abraham
508-425-2813 | mabraham@cla-ma.org

Fitchburg Eviction Sealing Clinic
2025-06-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-29 13:00 - 16:00 | MOC Family Resource Center, 76 Summer Street, #230, Fitchburg, 01420, United States
Under a NEW LAW you may be able to remove an eviction from your record. Go to SealMyEviction.org to learn more. NEED HELP? Community Legal Aid is running an eviction sealing clinic to help eligible tenants.
Last Fridays of the month, 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
June 27, 2025, July 25, 2025, August 29, 2025
Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Family Resource Center, 76 Summer Street, #230, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Sign up in advance by calling (855) 252-5342 or walk in during clinic hours.

Bajo una NUEVA LEY usted puede ser capaz de eliminar un desalojo de su registro. Visite SealMyEviction.org para obtener más información. ¿NECESITA AYUDA? Community Legal Aid está llevando a cabo una clínica de sellado de desalojos para ayudar a los inquilinos elegibles a llenar las peticiones de sellado.
Viernes: 27 de junio de 2025, 25 de julio de 2025, y 29 de agosto de 2025, de 1:00 a 4:00.
Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Family Resource Center, 76 Summer Street, #230, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Inscríbase por adelantado llamando al (978) 516-5155 o venga durante las horas de la clínica.
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Know Your Rights: Sexual Harassment in Housing
2025-10-08 03:30 - 05:30 | Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA, 01119, United States
Join Community Legal Aid, Western New England University’s Women’s Law Association, and Heisler, Feldman & Ordorica, PC for an important event raising awareness about sexual harassment in housing.

Experienced attorneys will lead a Know Your Rights training on fair housing laws and renter protections
Learn about your rights as a tenant and how to address housing issues
Get guidance on landlord disputes and protections
Join a community conversation on sexual harassment in housing where you can share your experiences, ask questions, and collaborate on strategies for change

WHEN: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
WHERE: Western New England University, Blake Law Center – 2nd Floor – Room B, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119
Register in advance.

AMPLIFY JUSTICE: A Pioneer Valley Access to Justice Campaign Event!
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Glass Room at Elegant Affairs, 1380 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Community Legal Aid (CLA) invites you to join us for Amplify Justice, an event celebrating our volunteers and partners in the fight for justice in the Pioneer Valley.
Hosted by the Hampden and Hampshire County Access to Justice Committees and CLA’s Pro Bono Program, this event will feature food, a cash bar, live music by local duo Ash & Eric, and will honor CLA volunteers.
Help CLA celebrate the beginning of our 2026 Access to Justice Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign supporting CLA’s work providing free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of the Pioneer Valley.
What: Amplify Justice – An Event Celebrating Access to Justice
Where: The Glass Room at Elegant Affairs, 1380 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103
When: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
RSVP: This event is free and open to members of the Valley legal community and beyond! Anyone interested in learning more about Community Legal Aid and our work is welcome to attend. Please help us order enough food by RSVPing in advance!
Donations to the 2026 Access to Justice Campaign are encouraged. Now more than ever, we need your support in the fight for justice on behalf of our most vulnerable neighbors.

Franklin County Access to Justice Campaign Luncheon
2025-11-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Community Legal Aid: Greenfield, 14 Hope Street, Suite 104, Greenfield, MA, United States
Please join us for a free fundraising luncheon at 12:30 on November 19, 2025 at CLA’s Greenfield office at 14 Hope Street. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about CLA’s work in our community and give you the opportunity to meet your allies in the fight for justice in Franklin County.
What: Franklin County Access to Justice Campaign Luncheon
Where: Community Legal Aid’s Greenfield Office, 14 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
When:Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:30 – 2:00 PM. Lunch served at 1:00 PM.
We hope to see you at the Greenfield luncheon. Please RSVP HERE or by calling Tom Navin at 413.727.7115. If you can’t join us at the lunch, we hope you will consider donating generously to this essential work.

Pittsfield Eviction Sealing Info Session
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum | Pittsfield’s Public Library, One Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Are you struggling to find rental housing because of an old eviction? Under a NEW LAW some Massachusetts tenants may be able to remove certain types of eviction from their record. LEARN MORE at this free Eviction Sealing Info Session.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Berkshire Athenaeum | Pittsfield’s Public Library
One Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201

An info session on Massachusetts’ new eviction sealing law led by Angelina Morisi, a housing law attorney at Community Legal Aid. Learn what types of evictions are eligible and how to go about sealing them.
Community Legal Aid (CLA), a non-profit organization, offers free civil legal assistance to low-income households or individuals age 60 and over in Central and Western MA. (855) 252-5342 or visiting communitylegal.org/get-help.

Community Discussion: Sexual Harassment in Housing (Worcester)
2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | YWCA, 1 Salem Street, Worcester, MA
Join Community Legal Aid, Pathways for Change, Inc., YWCA Central Massachusetts, and Safe Exit Initiative on January 20, 2026 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. for an important event raising awareness about sexual harassment in housing.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 1 PM to 3 PM
YWCA Boardroom
1 Salem Street, Worcester, MA
