…tworking opportunity (and a lot of fun!), and the event attracted a lot of donors in the past. But this year, we’re relying on the generosity of our donor community to help us meet our fundraising goals — even without a big event to celebrate. We know that this community — even without Winetasting — will come together to support Atlanta families in a time of unprecedented crisis. Since the event was a thank-you for our Annual Campaign donors, we’r…
…Campaign Join us in the fight for equal justice. yellow-bg Donate Now 2020 Donor Roll | 2019 Donor Roll gray-bg 15752 National problems. Local action. For over 40 years, we’ve created safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice. Through our programs, the top legal minds of the city give back to their community by volunteering to help low-income Atlantans achieve the safety and stability they deserve. In 2019, our An…
…sees fundraising for the AVLF Annual Campaign, works closely with the AVLF donor community, maintains our donor databases, and oversees the AVLF Cup competition. Kyle is originally from Pinehurst, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Carolina State University and, prior to moving to Atlanta in 2020, had extensive experience working with political campaigns and nonprofits in North Carolina. Kyle lives in Atlant…
…ll proceeds will benefit the SAFE Fund and will be matched by an anonymous donor. You can view the social media toolkit here. Our pro bono programs will continue to sustain and even expand the delivery of free, high quality legal services to those in our community who otherwise have no access to counsel. And while we celebrate our impact on the Atlanta community, our pro bono programs will continue to sustain and even expand the delivery of free,…
…h as microchips for adoptable pets or gas cards for refugee families) with donors who are interested in making a contribution. Donors can leaf through the catalog and choose from 25 Atlanta-area nonprofits’ wishes. Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation is thrilled to announce that we were included in this year’s Extra Wish catalog – and our 2016 wish was already granted by a generous anonymous donor. In addition to HEPA filter vacuum cleaners and a…
…ng passionate donors with innovative nonprofits, and the Spark Opportunity Donor Circle brings a dedicated group of donors together who are focused on bridging the equity gap in metro Atlanta. The Circle is currently concentrating on the Thomasville Heights neighborhood, where AVLF began Standing With Our Neighbors in 2016. This funding will directly sustain outreach in Thomasville Heights. AVLF is appreciative of the Community Foundation’s suppor…
…to 65 percent of its money from the private bar. Expanding beyond its core donor base of lawyers is a priority, Allen said, and adding more nonlawyers to the board is part of that. There are 33 board members now, with room for two more. “We are looking out more in the broader community for grants,” he said. Local businesses are one potential source. Many Atlanta-based corporations have foundations, Allen said, so the board members are seeking out…
…le Rubin Family Law LLC • Adriana de la Torriente, Torriente Law, LLC Firm Spotlight: McGuireWoods McGuireWoods staff with AVLF’s Erica Taylor at a virtual Saturday Lawyer clinic. “McGuireWoods believes that providing pro bono legal services is central to our professional responsibility to the greater community and demonstrates our core value of seeing that justice is served. We are proud to partner with AVLF and sponsor the Saturday Lawyer Progra…
Volunteer Spotlight Stephanie P. Graham Graham Estate Planning “Stephanie Graham has been the most active, willing to assist, and helpful with ideas about getting the Probate Information Center to run smoothly.” – Christan Rozell, Safe & Stable Homes Paralegal From representing survivors of intimate partner abuse to serving as a child’s Guardian ad Litem, our Safe & Stable Families volunteers make a world of different in our clients’ lives. From…
…cated Annual Campaign webpage, which will thank every 2018 Annual Campaign donor for their support, as well as feature testimonials from and stories about donors like you who are passionate about our work and our future. Meeting – or exceeding – our 2018 Annual Campaign goal of $850,000 will enable AVLF to deepen our work in the communities where we are already changing lives. Think of the 2018 Annual Campaign as an extension and enhancement of th…
…re. All gifts designated in honor of Marty Ellin will be recognized on the donor roll and in the 2020 Annual Report. Wondering where we’re headed? Read about our new Strategic Plan. Libby King Development Director Check out more from this author. Libby is originally from Columbus, Georgia. She has served the Atlanta community for almost 17 years in various capacities. Prior to working at AVLF, Libby worked as the Director of Institutional Advancem…
…t. She previously served as Assistant Director of Advancement Services and Donor Relations at Georgia Piedmont Technical College and was Institutional Advancement Coordinator at Atlanta Technical College. She is a graduate of Atlanta Metropolitan State College and Atlanta Technical College and a proud Walter F. George High School alumnus. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, decorating her home, and watching Cary Grant movi…
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