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It is the mission of Veterans Legal Services to help Massachusetts veterans overcome adversity by providing free civil legal aid that honors their service, promotes well-being, and responds to their distinctive needs. Veterans Legal Services (VLS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is the leader in providing free legal advice and representation to homeless and low-income veterans in the Greater Boston area and serves over 500 veterans cases per year at its legal clinics. By locating legal clinics at homeless shelters and service centers, VLS reaches members of our society who are often reluctant to seek legal help and is able to partner with shelter staff to provide holistic support. During its legal clinics, VLS staff attorneys supervise volunteer law students who perform client intakes. After determining eligibility and performing due diligence, VLS offers the veteran either on-the-spot advice, brief service such as helping with pleadings, or full legal representation, up to and including representing the veteran in court or in front of state/federal agencies. VLS is the only legal aid organization in Massachusetts whose mission is to serve veterans. VLS prioritizes veterans where legal representation may yield a life-changing result that restores a veterans self-sufficiency and dignity. We prioritize cases for the disabled, victims of domestic violence, and cases where there is a significant disparity in resources or the opposing party has representation. Veterans Legal Services serves over 500 veterans cases per year at its legal clinics. Previously known as Shelter Legal Services, in late 2013 we began doing business as Veterans Legal Services to better reflect our mission of serving those who serve our country.
New York City Center is Manhattan’s first performing arts center, established in 1943 with the goal of making theater, dance, and music accessible to all. Located in a distinctive Neo-Moorish building, it has played a significant role in the cultural life of New York City. The center presents a variety of performing arts programming, focusing on dance and musical theater, and hosts notable series such as the Fall for Dance Festival and the Tony-honored Encores! series. The venue features a 2,557-seat mainstage, two smaller theaters, and four studios, allowing for a diverse range of performances. It serves as a home for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Off-Broadway productions and showcases internationally acclaimed artists and companies. New York City Center is committed to accessibility and inclusivity, engaging audiences across all five boroughs and supporting educational initiatives that reach thousands of students and families each year.