We want to say a huge thank you to BUJNYC's incredible Admin team! Their hard work keeps our organization running smoothly and makes sure everyone who walks through our doors feels welcomed and cared for. Thank you for everything you do! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
Honoring Patricia Riggio-Strong, Dime Community Bank's leader in equitable finance and Build Up Justice NYC partner. Celebrate and support here: https://buj.org/2026-together-for-justice-benefit/
Earlier today, @BuildUpJusticeNYC received a $250,000 grant from the @tdbankus.bsky.social Charitable Foundation's #HousingForEveryone program! Learn more: https://ow.ly/LTmS50YNHta #TDCharitableFoundation #AffordableHousing #HousingAffordability
Time is running out! Support Build Up Justice NYC by urging Governor Hochul to increase IOLA funding and protect its independence. ✅ #IOLAFunding #BuildUpJustice #IOLA #NYC #NewYork https://ow.ly/Gch450YL8YU
A Queens couple nearly lost their home—until civil legal services helped them fight back.
A new op-ed from Build Up Justice NYC shows what’s at stake if we don’t protect IOLA and fully fund these services.
Read the story: qns.com/2026/04/new-yorkers-home...
We'll be at Senator Persaud's Mobile Office Hours tomorrow in Brooklyn! We're joining city agencies and other service providers to spread the word about the resources available to New Yorkers. The office hours will be at the Brooklyn Public Library - Spring Creek Branch from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
New reporting from the Queens Daily Eagle highlights the importance of restoring full funding for the IOLA Fund. Both the Senate and Assembly one-house budgets restore $102.5M in spending authority.
🔗 queenseagle.com/all/2026/3/1...
Last year, the New York City Comptroller reported that NYC had 7,000 unpaid invoices totaling more than $1 billion—about 4,000 of them owed to nonprofits. Read our friends at Legal Services NYC and TakeRoot Justice in City Limits calling for a fix to contract delays: https://tinyurl.com/42ey44ba
The final installment of our Free Tax Series with Grow Brooklyn is tomorrow night! Join us at 6PM to learn how to handle self-employed tax filings and how to avoid issues on your return.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2026Taxes
Failure to restore full authority means real harm:
– Contract cuts
– Layoffs
– Fewer services
– Weakened housing and immigrant protections
Restore the full $102.5M.
#FundIOLA #AccessToJustice #NYBudget
In civil cases, there’s no guaranteed right to counsel — even when someone is fighting eviction, fleeing abuse, or protecting their immigration status.
Without full funding, New Yorkers will face life-altering crises alone.
Important fact: This is NOT taxpayer money.
These dollars come from interest on attorney escrow accounts and are legally dedicated to civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers.
Be an advocate to restore full iola funding in the final budget
New York must fully fund IOLA.
The Governor’s 30-day amendments failed to provide the full $102.5M requested – threatening civil legal services across the state.
Send a letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/rest...
@governor.ny.gov
@leaderasc.bsky.social
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
Thank you to The New York Bar Foundation for supporting Build Up Justice NYC! BUJNYC's housing defense program was made possible in part by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation. This funding will allow us to keep more New Yorkers in stable, affordable housing.
Tonight!
3-Part Tax Series - Part 2 at 6PM: We'll cover the credits and refunds you may qualify for to get as much money as possible. https://bit.ly/2026Taxes
Know Your Rights: A Renters' Legal & Housing Basics Workshop at 6PM: Learn what laws protect you in NYC. https://bit.ly/QueensRenters
You may have seen news recently about CityFHEPS housing vouchers, but what's going on with the potential expansion? Read our recent blog post to learn the latest with CityFHEPS vouchers. Click here: buj.org/cityfheps-housing-vouche...
Tonight is Part 1 of our Free 3-Part Tax Series with Grow Brooklyn! Join us at 6PM to learn how you can file with confidence. Thank you to our sponsors Sen. Persaud, Sen. Comrie, AM Larinda Hooks, and Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams. Click here: https://bit.ly/2026Taxes
The IRS is transitioning federal payments to and from the government to electronic methods. To prepare for these changes, the #IRS encourages taxpayers to use direct deposit for refunds by providing accurate bank or prepaid debit card information when filing. Learn more: https://ow.ly/J5LW50Y4q49
Did you know New York’s budget funds IOLA nearly 25% below what’s needed? The IOLA Fund supports civil legal services that help people stay in their homes, access benefits, and protect their families. New Yorkers deserve access to justice. #NYBudget https://nylscoalition.org/2026iolasignonletter
Join us on March 4 to learn the basics of housing law and what your rights are as a renter. We'll cover what to do in housing court, handling issues with heat or water, rent regulations, and more. The program is sponsored by Assemblymember Larinda Hooks. Register here: https://bit.ly/QueensRenters
Access to justice is an affordability issue. When civil legal services are cut, New Yorkers face eviction, loss of benefits, and instability. The Executive Budget comes up nearly 25% short on IOLA funding. Gov. Hochul can fix this now. Read our letter: https://nylscoalition.org/2026iolasignonletter
Get ready for tax season with BUJNYC and Grow Brooklyn! Catch our 3-part tax series covering changes to the tax code and much more. The series is sponsored by Sen. Roxanne Persaud, Sen. Leroy Comrie, and Council Member Nantasha Williams. Register here: https://bit.ly/2026Taxes
We had a wonderful time at Restoration Plaza hosting our "Deed Theft & Homeownership Forum" last night. Thank you to our partners Council Member Chi Ossé, the entire Brooklyn Delegation, and the CNYCN--and thank you to the office of Sen. Jabari Brisport for joining us as well!
Tomorrow! Join BUJNYC, the office of Council Member Chi Ossé, and the Center for New York City Neighborhoods at Restoration Plaza for our Deed Theft & Homeownership Forum! Learn how to protect your property and plan for a secure future. The in-person program starts at 4:30pm. See you there!
We’re honored to announce that we’ve been selected as a 2025-2026 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation! 🎉
This support goes toward our work defending tenants and homeowners in New York who face the greatest barriers to care. Thank you to the Foundation team for believing in our mission.
Join BUJNYC and the office of Council Member Chi Ossé next week for our "Deed Theft & Homeownership Forum" on Thursday, February 5 at 4:30pm. We'll cover how to protect your home, ways to plan for a stable future, the latest in housing policy, and more.
Civil legal services help New Yorkers stay housed, access benefits, and protect their families. The Executive Budget leaves IOLA nearly $25M short — threatening jobs, services, and stability statewide.
Read in the Queens Daily Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/4yky9ts6
Making New York more affordable means making sure people can stay in their homes. The Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) does exactly that by helping families avoid foreclosure and displacement. #FundHOPP
We thank Governor Kathy Hochul for recognizing the importance of foreclosure prevention and fully funding the Homeowner Protection Program at $40 million. HOPP helps New Yorkers avoid displacement, stay in their homes, and keep communities stable statewide. #FundHOPP
Congratulations to BUJNYC Tenant Organizer Johnny Rivera on being selected as one of the City & State NY "Who's Who in Affordable Housing" for 2026! Johnny's work with tenant associations empowers residents across Brooklyn. Keep an eye out for the full publication next month!