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Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities through Legal Advocacy for Safe Housing and Safe Relationships During Pride Month

June 16, 2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, history, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities. It is also an opportunity to recognize the barriers that many LGBTQ+ people continue to face, including housing instability and intimate partner abuse. Both issues often have significant legal consequences.…

The Weight We Carry: Mental Health, Legal Crisis, and the Fight for Equal Justice

May 22, 2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at AVLF, we believe this conversation belongs in the courtroom, in the advocate's office, and in every community we serve. Our mission is to create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice. But…

Red Flags in Your Lease: What to Watch for Before and After You Sign

February 12, 2026

A lease should help you understand what to expect in your home, not leave you feeling confused, stressed, or overwhelmed. But many renters are handed long documents filled with legal language, unclear fees, and clauses that can be easy to miss. Some of those clauses…

From Courthouse to Community: How AVLF is Meeting Atlanta Families Where They Are

January 30, 2026

AVLF brings justice from the courthouse to the community with office locations, mobile advocacy units, and partnerships in schools and healthcare settings across Atlanta.

AVLF Celebrates Love and Justice at the 2025 Atlanta Pride Parade 🌈

October 21, 2025

This October, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) proudly took to the streets of Atlanta to participate in the 2025 Atlanta Pride Parade! Our team joined thousands of community members in celebrating love, inclusion, and equality, while raising awareness for the legal and social services…

WABE Covers AVLF’s Response to Federal Funding Cuts Affecting Survivors and Tenants

September 4, 2025

"We’re at a financial crossroads — not a crisis. These services are too critical to stop." AVLF Executive Director Michael Lucas joined WABE: Closer Look with Rose Scott to discuss how we’re navigating major federal funding cuts and why, even now, our commitment to Atlanta’s…

Safe Families Office (SFO)

Courthouse based resource that provides temporary protective orders for survivors of intimate partner abuse.

AVLF Joins the Pittsburgh Yards Community: A New Chapter for Connection and Impact

December 16, 2024

We’re excited to announce that AVLF has opened two office spaces at Pittsburgh Yards, marking a significant step forward in our transition from our longtime downtown location. This move brings us closer to the communities we serve, creating new opportunities to connect, collaborate, and make…

AVLF Welcomes New Staff and Celebrates Internal Growth

August 29, 2024

We are excited to announce the latest additions to our team and celebrate the achievements of our dedicated staff members! These new hires and promotions reflect our ongoing commitment to enhancing our services and advancing our mission at Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation (AVLF) New Team…

Revised Request for Proposals: Website Design and Development

June 26, 2024

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) has re-issued the RFP for website design and development project today: June 25, 2024. We are extending the submission deadline to July 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST, to allow for more submissions to review and assess. If you have previously submitted your…

Request for Proposals: Website Design and Development

May 28, 2024

It is the mission of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF): “To create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.” We are seeking a dynamic website design/development agency to help us reimagine our current website (www.avlf.org). We would like to promote our array…

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) and CHRIS 180 Celebrate Grand Opening of Joint Office Serving Westside Community

May 21, 2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) and CHRIS 180 proudly opened their new joint office, dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to the Westside community. The event marked a significant milestone in the partnership between AVLF and CHRIS 180, uniting their…

AVLF 4th Annual All-Star Awards Honors Law Firms, Volunteers and Partners for Supporting Housing Justice and Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse

April 25, 2024

Award Winners Recognized for Providing Legal Advice, Representation and Support Services for Thousands of Tenants Facing Wrongful Evictions as well as Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse On April 24, 2024, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) held its 4th Annual AVLF All Star Awards to celebrate…

Georgia Governor Signs House Bill 404, Championing Renters’ Rights and Housing Justice

April 23, 2024

Yesterday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 404 into law, codifying essential protections for Georgia renters. The bill passed the State Senate and House of Representatives via near unanimous votes, showcasing a bipartisan commitment to addressing the housing needs of Georgians. The bill will…

The Rocket Community Fund, City of Atlanta and Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Announce $550,000 in Investments to Protect Atlanta Homeowners and Renters

March 28, 2024

Rocket Community Fund released findings from its Atlanta Neighbor to Neighbor report, which informed the two investments. Rocket Community Fund has committed more than $2.5 million in Atlanta for housing stability efforts in the last year and a half. ATLANTA, MARCH 28, 2024 - The…

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