…practice who want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. After a full-day CLE training, attorneys are added to the list of eligible volunteers. What? Frequently, the Superior Court of Fulton County seeks the assistance of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in high conflict custody cases to advocate for the best interest of the children involved. When the family involved cannot afford a Guardian, the Court will appoint a Guardian…
…riting mentorship program. In her role as Grants Manager, Diana manages all of AVLF’s grant tracking and reporting needs. She’s excited to be supporting dynamic programs that directly impact local families. Diana holds a certificate in Nonprofit Accounting and Intro to Fundraising from the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. Grants Manager dguyton@avlf.org 404-333-6233…
…rants to organizations that address the needs of Atlanta-area children and families. The Shark Tank-style competition focuses on innovative ideas that will move the needle on our region’s most pressing issues. Help us win the 2017 SPARK Prize! To enter the contest, we submitted a 5-minute video discussing the ground-breaking work AVLF is doing in the Thomasville Heights community to address elementary school turnover by stabilizing housing. Wide…
…into other counties. We decided to focus on the most fundamental issues of safety and stability through our intimate partner abuse and tenants’ rights work, instead of expanding to take on other disparate substantive issues. With that focus, we decided to be intentional about going deeper and stronger—deeper into the community, stronger with our services, evolving by partnerships and a more holistic approach to standing with our clients. We made t…
…program. As a native of Atlanta, Mya has been an advocate for children and families for over ten years, serving in low-income communities. She is committed to and passionate about enlightening, educating, and supporting her community. Mya is dedicated to being a voice – and an agent of change – for the people. Mya is a devoted mother to her four-year-old high-energy son, Karter. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time wi…
…ual justice for all — our staff is working around the clock to provide for families in the midst of overlapping crises. We are here standing with Atlantans in court, providing emergency financial assistance, and connecting our clients — the majority of whom are Black — to crucial wraparound services. [Read our full statement.] But our efforts aren’t enough. There is so much more work to be done. While around 400 ex parte protective orders have bee…
…ed change locks for intimate partner abuse survivors and provided food for families. You stepped up to help your community during an unprecedented crisis — a crisis that continues today. Remarkably, you helped raise over $1,000,000 for the 2020 Annual Campaign. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. We thank you for your support. We thank you for your commitment to the communities we serve. And we hope that you will support us again this year a…
…ed on the extraordinary impact of public interest organizations on Atlanta families this year. Many of the co-sponsoring organizations influenced legislation, defended the civil rights of Atlantans, and provided significant legal assistance to those who need it most in our community. Several of these organizations are also key community partners of AVLF. “We started to focus on how we could move our services closer to our clients, closer to our co…
…AVLF as vital to metro-Atlanta because of its role in ensuring underserved families and individuals have access to quality legal representation, particularly in areas such as housing and domestic relations, which are touchstones for evaluating the health of a community. It’s important and worthwhile work. What are you most looking forward to as the newest Board member? Learning (i.e. getting my legs under me) so I can really begin to promote AVLF…
…hat I am present when our clients achieve justice for themselves and their families. It is truly an honor to be a part of changing someone’s life for the better. What are you proudest of professionally? I am proud to have always been affiliated with organizations—like UPS and AVLF—that operate with such passion and integrity, and are committed to improving the lives of the people that live in their communities. And personally? Of course, I would h…
…lp of a Guardian ad Litem to determine the children’s best interests. Poor families cannot afford to hire a Guardian; in those cases, Fulton County Judges call AVLF’s Guardian ad Litem program for help. This vital program takes money to operate. Tickets to this event were $100, and all proceeds directly supported the Guardian ad Litem program. Your generosity was greatly appreciated. Platinum Level Sponsors Gold Level Sponsors Bronze Level Sponsor…
…elping people in one of their greatest times of need – when they and their families are at risk of losing a place to live. Having a lawyer involved almost always helps these clients obtain better results—whether that involves arranging for the landlord to makes needed apartment repairs, reducing rent that is owed, or merely arranging for a tenant to have an extra two weeks to find a new place for her family to live. Get involved—in this or one of…
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