In his State of the Judiciary address, Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton shared how Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s Standing with Our Neighbors program is making an impact on Atlanta communities.

To commemorate our 40th Anniversary, an anonymous donor has offered $500,000 to secure the future of Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation – but only if we raise $500,000 to match.

In February, AVLF is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Safe Families Office – Georgia’s first lawyer-staffed, courthouse-based walk-in clinic for survivors of domestic abuse.

The Indoor Air Quality Association hosted their annual meeting and Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation was there to talk health and housing.

In the last year, the Safe and Stable Families Project has brought on five new team members to support survivors of intimate partner violence and grow our community partnerships.

Conditions were so bad in Miriam’s home that her landlord told her to keep November’s rent and move elsewhere. When she failed to pay, he filed for an eviction.

This holiday season, AVLF’s partner firm Hunton Andrews Kurth purchased Christmas presents for the families of two AVLF clients.

Just in time for the holidays, AVLF’s Standing with Our Neighbors Program hosted its first-ever toy and clothing drive.

AVLF’s main office was alive with the spirit of service on Friday, December 7th. Members from four law firms joined AVLF staff in celebrating five of our best supporters at the first ever Saturday Lawyer Sponsor Luncheon.

The Georgia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society hosted their 12th Annual Public Interest Holiday Party at Manuel’s Tavern. Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation co-sponsored the event.

This month, several of our staff members spoke on panels across the country, sharing the impact of their work at the intersection of housing, health, and domestic violence.

Atlanta Public Schools honored Staff Attorney Ayanna Jones-Lightsy with the 2018 Unsung Hero of the Year Award for her impact on the school community through the Standing with Our Neighbors™ program.