Volunteer Training: Tenants’ Rights for Existing Volunteers
…han we have time to cover at our Saturday clinic. This training is designed for attorneys, but legal assistants and law students are welcome to attend. 5258…
…han we have time to cover at our Saturday clinic. This training is designed for attorneys, but legal assistants and law students are welcome to attend. 5258…
…tterflies in my stomach, and my voice was shaky and soft for the first few questions I asked. I had to get my nerves under control; I had to come through for my client. My greatest professional experience thus far was seeing my client’s face when Judge Pitts granted her a 12-month protective order. Ms. J obtained what she wanted, and I was able to help her through the process. The things I have learned while working at AVLF are things you cannot l…
…rotective Order hearings. They will also discuss changes to hearings in response to the pandemic, and prepare you for virtual representation. This training has been approved for 3.5 CLE hours. Questions? Need personalized accommodations to participate in this training? Contact Volunteer Engagement Manager Lilli Crowe: lcrowe@avlf.org. Learn More 17043…
…e 2018 Winetasting – a thank you event for our supporters. On the first Thursday in November, the Atlanta legal community kicks off the holiday season with the AVLF Winetasting. More than 1,000 lawyers and other friends of the Foundation celebrate lawyers’ commitment to pro bono service with a party that features exceptional wines and great food. This event is SOLD OUT! However, you can still make an unrestricted gift to AVLF to support the campai…
…Parking is in the RED deck All guests will enter through the North Club entry All guests are subject to metal detectors and bag check upon entering the stadium The clear bag policy IS NOT in effect for our event The walk from the Red deck is partially covered, but not completely. We have a coat check so that you can check your coats and/or umbrellas. We look forward to seeing you tonight at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 28th Annual Winetasting! P…
…said Cynthia. “Thank you for inviting us, being engaged, having wonderful questions and comments and even asking about how to support our programs and volunteer,” said Erica. Many of AVLF’s key partner organizations and friends are part of the coalition, such as GAIN, Raksha, Tahirih Justice Center, and others. We are more than happy to share our resources with the Coalition, and continue to fight for safe, stable, and healthy homes for all Atlan…
…e pandemic has only exacerbated the situation. Tenants, particularly low-income tenants, are at a huge disadvantage when seeking legal help compared to most landlords. The disparity in money and power between landlords and tenants is part of the reason I volunteer with the HCAC. My goal in volunteering is to help bridge the gap in resources between landlord and tenant. Tenants who visit the HCAC generally need help drafting an answer to an evictio…
…ients feel welcomed to access our services, AVLF created an internal LGBTQ Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to evaluate and improve its internal and external LGBTQ-inclusivity policies and practices. Co-chaired by Mary Koenig, Safe & Stable Families Project Social Worker, and Akshaya Garimalla, Development Associate, the committee first met in October 2018 and worked out a three-step plan moving forward: Assess where AVLF is with respect…
…Handout After the movie, Katrina headlined a panel of speakers and fielded questions about poverty and her struggle. Joining Katrina were: Kelly Dolan, Executive Director of Atlanta Women’s Foundation; Melissa Johnson, Policy Analyst, Georgia Budget & Policy Institute; and Cole Thaler, AVLF’s Director of Safe & Stable Homes Project. The panel discussed issues related to poverty in Georgia and inspired the crowd to work in the Atlanta community to…
…you for virtual representation. This training has been approved for 3.5 CLE hours. Learn more and register today at https://support.avlf.org/event/ipa-training-april-8/e571691 Questions? Need personalized accommodations to participate in this training? Contact Volunteer Engagement Manager Lilli Crowe….
…onsidering getting involved? Want a refresher or a convenient place to ask questions about your client’s rights as tenant? This training is designed to cover the basics of Georgia tenants’ rights, from repairs to security deposits to evictions. We will go into more detail than we have time to cover at our Saturday clinic. This training is designed for attorneys, but legal assistants and law students are welcome to attend. This event will be virtua…
…onsidering getting involved? Want a refresher or a convenient place to ask questions about your client’s rights as tenant? This training is designed to cover the basics of Georgia tenants’ rights, from repairs to security deposits to evictions. We will go into more detail than we have time to cover at our Saturday clinic. This training is designed for attorneys, but legal assistants and law students are welcome to attend. This event will be virtua…
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