In late August 2023, Carmen faced eviction and unpaid rent. Learn how the zealous advocacy and the collaborative efforts of AVLF not only kept Carmen housed but also secured her future.

Can you imagine returning to your home to find strangers have moved in? This was the reality for Nadia and her four children.

Instead of making repairs to Mrs. J’s severe roach and rat infestation, the landlord filed an eviction for unpaid rent. Thanks to outstanding representation, she received a just result.

Ms. Nelson lived in the Forest Cove apartments for 18 years, tolerating deplorable conditions. Now, she and her kids have a safe place to stay.

Natalia came to the Safe Families Office with twin boys in tow, seeking protection from her abuser. Since then, her life has been transformed.

Lianna came to the Safe Familes Office during the COVID-19 pandemic, expecting to be turned away – but instead, she found hope.

Angel moved into her apartment and noticed a terrible smell right away. The Housing Authority came out to inspect the property multiple times. They suggested that she move.

Most of the apartments in Willa’s complex were abandoned. Rats came to her unit looking for food. Her landlord shrugged and provided rat traps.

Patricia came to the Safe Families Office as a last resort. Her husband’s jealousy and controlling behavior had reached a breaking point, and she wasn’t sure what to do.

Intimate partner abuse is one of the leading causes of homelessness, and Connie found herself trapped between two impossible options.

Jessie was quarantined with her abuser. Through AVLF’s advocacy, she was able to get a temporary protective order through a virtual hearing. Here’s how our staff jumped in to help.

After Hurricane Irma, Anna’s house was all but falling apart. With the help of one of our volunteer attorneys, Colby Nixon, Anna avoided $3,425 in costs.