…Please join us for a morning remote training to learn the basics of Georgia eviction law and Fulton County dispossessory proceedings. This training is open to attorneys and those interested in assisting with eviction defense cases. Register here. 14474…
…Please join us for a evening remote training to learn the basics of Georgia eviction law and Fulton County dispossessory proceedings. This training is open to attorneys and those interested in assisting with eviction defense cases. Register here. 14474…
…iety and Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to raise funds – and awareness – to support critical programs administered by each organization in the Atlanta area. This event attracted over 800 attendees in 2018 and is open to all members of – and those touched by – the legal community. Join us on June 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. for the premier legal event of the summer, held this year at Park Tavern (map it). TICKETS 6133…
…amilies to move into degrading housing in dangerous neighborhoods, uproots communities, and harms children. Eviction reveals people’s vulnerabilities and desperation, as well as their ingenuity and guts.” ― Matthew Desmond, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City 1 in 5 renters in Fulton County received an eviction notice in 2016. Fulton County is no stranger to the eviction epidemic. In AVLF’s very first webinar open to the public, Staff…
…ho get hurt most easily, please read on. Our telephone intake lines remain open. Our Saturday Lawyer Program has transitioned to an all-digital Saturday Lawyer Day clinic, complete with client interviews and attorney debriefs conducted via Zoom. We are still placing landlord-tenant cases with volunteer attorneys. Our Safe & Stable Families Team continues to serve survivors of intimate partner abuse via remote means. Each day, our team speaks with…
…Please join us for a morning remote training to learn the basics of Georgia eviction law and Fulton County dispossessory proceedings. This training is open to attorneys and those interested in assisting with eviction defense cases. Register here. 14474…
…a native who is passionate about tackling serious issues that affect low-income communities in Atlanta, including housing instability and educational inequity. A former educator and a dedicated advocate for Atlanta tenants, Pierce currently works as a Staff Attorney for our Standing with Our Neighbors program – a place-based initiative that provides low-income tenants with free legal advocacy in times of greatest need. Please join us in congratula…
…sistant in the Safe and Stable Homes Project in March 2016. A native of Atlanta, Katie moved back to the city after completing her master’s in Southern Studies at the University of Mississippi. She is passionate about community engagement and the city of Atlanta. Katie also holds a BS in Journalism from Boston University. Follow her on social media at @katiecarterking. 5357…
…about intimate partner abuse. We’ll get to the heart of the epidemic and discuss what we’re doing at AVLF to help survivors break free from abuse. REGISTER NOW 14507…
…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…
…umentary. Our goal is to help everyone do a better job as we work together to ensure that Atlanta is a healthier and safer place for all of us. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. For details or to register, click here. …
…rtnership to gain even more skills while assisting a volunteer attorney. Become one of AVLF’s Community Outreach Volunteers. AVLF sponsors various community events throughout the year. This is one of the best ways to see the communities that we help while interacting with residents. Ready to volunteer? Contact Volunteer Engagement Manager Matilde Davis. We would love to have your support. Matilde Davis Volunteer Engagement Manager Check out more f…
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