Producer Stephannie Stokes spent time learning about how AVLF is advocating for tenants in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood – advocating for both better housing and better education.

One of five recipients of a scholarship to attend the annual Family Law Institute, Safe and Stable Families Director Jamie Perez was singled out for her accomplishments as an attorney to receive the designation.

The Atlanta Bar Association awarded Elizabeth Ann Whipple the accolade due to her abundant service to the Atlanta legal community and her commitment to survivors of domestic violence. This is the first time the Bar has given the award posthumously.

“You helped my Nana. I remember you.”

These were Deputy Director Michael Lucas’s opening words at for the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s SPARK Prize competition held during the C3 Summit on April 21st.

Now in her first year of law school, Gabriela Medina-Nuñez previously spent a year teaching Spanish in a predominantly African-American, low-income middle school in Augusta. This experience moved her to go to law school. As she put it, “The kids came to school to eat and feel safe.”

Liz’s death has left a void in the Atlanta legal community and in our hearts. Please join us in honoring her memory.

AVLF is one of ten finalists for United Way’s 2017 SPARK Prize. This competition – which had 70 entries – awards grants to organizations that address the needs of Atlanta-area children and families. Check out our video, and help us win!

The event raised money for the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s Guardian ad Litem Program and Domestic Violence Program.

Congratulations to AVLF Board Member Jeff Nix, partner at Taylor English, for receiving an award from the Legal Services Corporation for his commitment to pro bono legal services in Georgia.

Founded in 2016, Gather Good shares stories about people, causes, events, and resources that create stronger communities throughout Atlanta. Their vision is to celebrate a social sector that openly collaborates, connects, innovates, and shares with one another.

Goodwill of North Georgia’s Good Works Show is a weekly radio show that highlights leaders and organizations making a positive impact on our community. On February 4, Michael Lucas was a featured guest.

In early January, AVLF added two new staff members to our Safe & Stable Families Project. Please meet Joel Correa and Cynthia Padilla.