…ce graduating and relocating, Mia has had the opportunity to work and provide Social Work services to many different individuals and populations. Mia has a passion for Social Work and working with children and families. In her free time, she loves to indulge in self-care, volunteer at different events, shop, travel, spend time with her family and friends and binge watch her favorite shows. Social Worker, Standing with Survivors Program msmith@avlf…
…last year and set new standards for creative excellence in the delivery of free, high-quality legal services by volunteer attorneys in Atlanta. Of course, we chose to reach for opportunities our clients cannot access anywhere else. To make that possible, we need to raise additional money to sustain, and grow, the striking successes of our volunteers and staff in the field. To do that, rather than relying just on the AVLF Winetasting and other even…
…spending time with her family and friends. Sr. Community Advocate, Standing with Our Neighbors® ncauthen@avlf.org 404-606-2016…
…he locked front door of our building. The “door shifts” are brief, but sometimes necessary for the clinic to run smoothly. [booked-calendar calendar="158"] white-bg…
…by AVLF, to serve as guardians ad litems in contested custody cases for low-income households. AVLF’s Domestic Violence Program operates the Safe Families Office in conjunction with Partnership Against Domestic Violence. This program provides free legal and safety planning assistance to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. This program also trains and places volunteer attorneys to represent survivors of do…
…hleigh develops strategy, design, and content for AVLF’s digital and print communications. She’s deeply committed to sharing resources and education with her community at large – and makes it her mission to support AVLF’s programs and outreach in all they do. Ashleigh is an Atlanta native. Before joining AVLF, she was a Fulbright Scholar in Turkey. Ashleigh holds a Bachelor’s in English and Linguistics from the University of Georgia. She is also a…
…focus in on two critical areas: survivors of intimate partner abuse and low-income tenants, both of which are fighting for safety and stability in their homes. Since then, we have more than quadrupled the size of our team—and our budget. We have become an impassioned and impactful collection of lawyers, social workers, community advocates, and all the other critical people to make this organization run smoothly and help our clients tell their stor…
…h Honeywell, join us for a Legal Housing Clinic. This event offers free one-on-one consultations with experienced lawyers to help you with various housing issues, including Illegal Evictions Get guidance on your rights and options to contest wrongful eviction actions. Unreturned Security Deposits Learn how to recover your deposit and understand your legal rights. Recertification Assistance Receive support with the recertification process, ensuring…
…defenses and counterclaims, AVLF used grant funds from The Home Depot Foundation to purchase some emergency supplies for Ms. Valiway – box fans, roach bait, and a small refrigerator that would keep a few meals cold and roach-free. After a two-day bench trial, the Magistrate Court ruled in Ms. Valiway’s favor – refusing to evict her and instead awarding her the jurisdictional maximum of $15,000, costs, and interest! Outstanding work, Jennifer….
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