…impossible. Now she lived alone and received Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits of just $976 per month. On that impoverished income, she could no longer afford to pay her rent, utilities, medical copays, and credit card minimum payment, and so her credit card went into default. Mrs. Thomas blamed herself for not being able to achieve the “American Dream” that her father had attained, back when the minimum wage was nearly a living w…
…Annual AVLF All Star Awards include: AVLF Programs – Partners of the Year Community Support and Partnerships Program | Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Safe and Stable Families Program | The Honorable Tamika Hrobowski-Houston, Fulton County Superior Court Family Division Safe and Stable Homes Program | City of Atlanta Housing Help Center Standing with Our Neighbors Program | Stadium Neighborhoods Community Trust Fund Standing with Survivo…
…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…
…ebsite design/development agency to help us reimagine our current website (www.avlf.org). We would like to promote our array of legal and social work programs as well as the resources that AVLF provides with content that inspires and ignites support. This includes uplifting our impact stories as well as the volunteers and partners who make our work possible. Please find the new timeline for the selection process below: RFP Re-Issue Date: June 25,…
…ation with CHRIS 180 is our latest step in a very intentional journey to becoming a completely community-based organization, and one that does everything we can think of to knock down the barriers that exist for so many to receive services.” The partnership between AVLF and CHRIS 180 represents a significant advancement in fostering a stronger, more resilient Westside community. Both organizations are dedicated to making a lasting impact by provid…
…e professionals and serves 6,000 clients annually.” “We are thrilled to welcome such an accomplished group of Atlanta’s premier legal professionals to our Board of Directors,” said Michael Lucas, Executive Director of AVLF. “Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will greatly enhance our efforts to ensure access to justice for all members of the Atlanta community.” Whether advocating for the rights of tenants or safeguarding the safety and stabil…
…tial legislation is a huge step in ensuring housing justice for all in our community.” The bill’s passage comes after a robust campaign of support from over 45 leading organizations across Georgia advocating on behalf of renters. This represents a significant victory for advocates of housing justice and underscores the power of collective action in addressing systemic challenges. Its passage is a testament to the tireless efforts of community orga…
…s. It means beside them in court; at our downtown legal clinics nearly every Saturday of the year; in our two offices in the Fulton County Courthouse; in our communities’ schools; and in our clients’ homes. For more information, visit www.avlf.org….
…ebsite design/development agency to help us reimagine our current website (www.avlf.org). We would like to promote our array of legal and social work programs as well as the resources that AVLF provides with content that inspires and ignites support. This includes uplifting our impact stories as well as the volunteers and partners who make our work possible. Interested parties can view/download our RFP: AVLF Website Design/Launch HERE. Please acce…
…justice. Finally, it is well-established that poverty rates are higher in communities of color – especially in Black and non-white Hispanic communities. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing that 22% of Black households live in poverty, whereas only 8.8% of non-Hispanic whites live in poverty. According to the Center for Social Innovation’s SPARC report, while 53.5% of Atlanta’s population is Black, nearly 76% of those living in d…
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