NYLAG participates in the Legal Hand Project—which brings together community volunteers from New York City neighborhoods—to provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to local residents.

Legal Hand community volunteers provide assistance in areas of concern, including housing, family matters, immigration, divorce, domestic violence, and public benefits. The goal is to prevent issues community members face from turning into legal actions that can seriously harm vulnerable residents, forcing people out of their homes, separating families, or imposing additional financial burdens.