AVLF provides free children’s books to low income families who come to our Saturday Lawyer clinic, and we have a new wish list.

One AVLF staff attorney, who wishes to remain anonymous, tells us how her mother fought against the odds for better opportunities.

Each of these 11 generous donors contributed $25,000 or more to our first-ever Annual Campaign. We’re so grateful for their leadership.

AVLF’s work on behalf of Atlanta’s most vulnerable tenants is guided by our vision of housing justice. But what does that actually mean?

Safe and Stable Homes Paralegal Christan Rozell shares why she’s passionate about working with Atlanta communities to stabilize housing.

If we pair our good intentions with deep understanding, then there is no limit to the ways that we can improve our clients’ lives and our community as a whole.

The conclusion of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 4: On The Run  He called me 20 times a day begging me to come home, saying he would never hurt me again.  When he realized I wasn’t falling for […]

Part 3 of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 3: Stick to the Script The constant abuse, pain and humiliation were horrific.  He would always say, “Don’t even think about leaving; I will kill you!!”  This made me too scared to […]

Safe and Stable Families Director Jamie Perez and Program Coordinator Lilli Crowe share signs of intimate partner abuse – and how survivors can get help.

Part 2 of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 2: The Gift and the Curse In April 1997, I married the love of my life.  He was charming, giving and dependable.  He showered me with affection, lavish trips and […]

Part 1 of a 4-part series as told by Brie Alexis, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Warning: This is a true story. Part 1: My Knight in Shining Armor   I’ll start from the beginning, just the way most fairytales do. Only the story that I’m about to tell you is a far […]

Karmel Keeton (our former summer intern from Mississippi College of Law) and Angelik Edmonds (our former University of California President’s Public Service Legal Fellow) offer a short reflection on their time at Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.