…s appointment reflects Pierce’s dedication to the legal profession and his commitment to serving the Atlanta community. Pierce has been a valuable member of the AVLF team, and we are thrilled to see him receive this well-deserved recognition. In addition to Pierce’s appointment, several AVLF board members were also recently announced as honorees for the 2023 Southeastern Legal Awards hosted by The Daily Report. Rose Jones of King & Spalding and Ad…
…roject assists tenants facing landlord issues and illegal evictions with information and support to be able to advocate for themselves, as well as connecting them with volunteer attorneys for advice and/or full representation as appropriate. In this training, attendees will learn about the history of affordable housing in Atlanta, as well as the basics of Georgia eviction law and Fulton County dispossessory proceedings. Attorneys must attend this…
…she turned to us for help. Enter Maxwell Rogers, the dedicated Graduate Research Assistant at HCAC, whose zealous advocacy, combined with the collaborative efforts of AVLF staff, turned the tide for Carmen. Even our Executive Director, Michael Lucas, stepped in to offer guidance during his volunteer stint at HCAC in September. Through Maxwell’s tenacious negotiations with the landlord’s attorney, a six-month lease was secured in exchange for sett…
…e you following us on social media? Find us @supportavlf. Ashleigh Starnes Communications Manager (Interim) As AVLF’s Interim Communications Manager, Ashleigh works in website content development, social media outreach, and various other forms of communication with our clients, volunteers, and supporters. Ashleigh is ever-eager to share the remarkable stories of our work, and the impact of AVLF’s staff and volunteers on our community. Before joini…
…ow income people like Mrs. Thomas take a small step in the direction of justice. As AVLF’s new director of housing and consumer programs, I ask you to take that step with me. A single good lawyer with an ounce of compassion can change a life. A city full of good lawyers with a taste for justice can change the world. Please join us. [1] CBPP report available online at http://www.cbpp.org/files/1-7-14minwg.pdf. 0…
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s Extra Wish is a unique donor opportunity that provides monetary contributions for tangible goods – smaller items that don’t fit into a traditional funding stream – that contribute in a clear way to the success of nonprofit organizations and the people they serve. Photo courtesy of Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Through an annual opportunity catalog, Extra Wish matches a nonprofit’s wish (su…
…f attorney, lawyers and law students provide limited advice to tenants who come into the HCAC. Volunteers help tenants complete their dispossessory Answer, offer pre- or post-litigation advice, and help tenants understand their rights. Volunteer Now Want to hear more about what it’s like to volunteer? Check out this blog post from our outstanding volunteer, Rebekah Whittington. Location and Hours Fulton County Courthouse 185 Central Avenue SW Atla…
…ithout a hearing! We had our happy ending – or so we thought. Three months passed without word from Ms. Potter. But in January 2019, she called my cell phone. Once again, the housing authority had notified her that her voucher would be terminated, again claiming that she was hiding her husband’s income. Once again, I prepared a response for Ms. Potter and requested a hearing. After a month, the housing authority sent Ms. Potter another letter – th…
…Please join AVLF at the 6th Annual Warner Bates Guardian ad Litem Benefit, a networking and fundraising event held at the law firm’s offices in the Riverwood 100 Building, on Thursday, August 24, 2017. One hundred percent of proceeds from this event will directly benefit AVLF’s Guardian ad Litem program. 3246…
…e same. Sarah (not her real name) is one of the thousands of survivors who come to the Safe Families Office, staffed by the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, to obtain a protective order against their abuser. He hit her so hard that she required surgery and a facial implant. We hear stories like Sarah’s every day. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the statistics are chilling. Domest…
…media outreach, and various other forms of communication with our fiercely compassionate supporters. Ashleigh is ever-eager to share the remarkable stories of our clients, and the impact of AVLF’s staff and volunteers on our community. Before joining AVLF, Ashleigh was a Fulbright Scholar in Turkey. She holds a BA in English and Linguistics from the University of Georgia. She is also a performance artist, and can occasionally be seen performing mo…
…Please join Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation at the 7th Annual Warner Bates Guardian ad Litem Benefit, a networking and fundraising event held at the law firm’s offices in the Riverwood 100 Building, on Thursday, September 13, 2018. One hundred percent of proceeds from this event will directly benefit AVLF’s Guardian ad Litem program. The tax deductible value of each ticket is $90. 3935…
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