In the parable of the starfish, we’re reminded not to become overwhelmed with the enormity of the problem, and to focus on helping the person in front of us. But does this create lasting change?

AVLF’s mission is to create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.  We know that our clients – the vast majority of whom are Black – are disproportionately and relentlessly targeted by the criminal justice system.

Whether quarantining with an abuser or faced with economic insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis, survivors of intimate partner abuse are facing remarkable challenges.

The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are testing the limits of our legal and social systems – and the human suffering is great.

From evictions to temporary protective orders, here’s a rundown of how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting our clients – and what we’re doing to support them.

This heartwarming essay from Angelica, one of our Cristo Rey interns, speaks to the core of our mission at AVLF.

What kind of emotional and social weight does having a home carry? Everyone deserves to have a safe and stable place to call home.

Our ability to provide top-notch legal services to over 5,000 Atlantans a year depends entirely on the support provided by donors like Kilpatrick Townsend.

Landlords will resort to extreme tactics to scare renters our of their homes – which is why it’s so crucial to know your rights.

Atlanta’s lack of affordable housing and booming gentrification are serious problems for all low-income people in our city – but some communities are hit harder than others.

Client Assistance Advocate Kelsie Matthews gives us a first-hand look into her day-to-day at AVLF.

Board member Elizabeth Finn Johnson tells us about her and her husband’s financial commitment to AVLF for the next 4 years.