The Courts are beginning to re-open. As COVID-19 disproportionately affects Black communities throughout the country, access to legal advocacy is more important than ever.

In the parable of the starfish, we’re reminded not to become overwhelmed with the enormity of the problem, and to focus on helping the person in front of us. But does this create lasting change?

Pierce and his fellow class members will participate in immersive workshops, hone their leadership skills, and build connections to other young leaders in Atlanta who are paving the way for a fairer and more equitable city.

The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are testing the limits of our legal and social systems – and the human suffering is great.

“Stay home.” “Stay safe.” These are the tag lines to every conversation I have with friends, with colleagues, with loved ones. But for many Atlantans, home is anything but safe.

This heartwarming essay from Angelica, one of our Cristo Rey interns, speaks to the core of our mission at AVLF.

What kind of emotional and social weight does having a home carry? Everyone deserves to have a safe and stable place to call home.

Atlanta’s lack of affordable housing and booming gentrification are serious problems for all low-income people in our city – but some communities are hit harder than others.

For many of our clients who are facing housing instability, financial literacy can be a significant barrier to the safety and stability they deserve.

At the APyeS! Awards on October 29th, we received the incredible honor of the Atlanta Public Schools District Partner of the Year Award.

In this deep dive into housing law in Atlanta, we’ll discuss noteworthy cases, our landlord-tenant law wish list, and what we want every Atlantan to know about their rights.

We love a transformation story – a dramatic before-and-after. But the key to real and lasting change isn’t quite as glamorous.