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Quick Facts

  • VIP was founded in 1981 by Community Legal Services, Inc. and the
    Philadelphia Bar Association.
  • VIP currently has 11 full and part time staff members.
  • VIP has a volunteer base of 7,045.
  • VIP has served over 22,000 clients and organizations.
  • Types of Cases Handled:
    Child Abuse Expungment
    Consumer Issues

    Domestic Relations
    - Adoptions
    - Child Custody
    - Divorce
    - Protection from Abuse
    - Name Change/Birth Certificate Amendments
    - Spousal support
    Driver's License
    Employment
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship
    Housing

    - Civil Forfeiture
    - Landlord-Tenant
    - Public Housing
    Immigration
    LawWorks

    - Non-Profit Organizations
    - Small business/microenterprise
    - Homeownership
    Special Education and School Discipline
    Tax
    Tort Defense
  • Financials
    Total Application of Funds – $759,345
    Total Sources of Funds – $764,000