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VIP promotes equal justice for the poor by providing civil legal services not otherwise available, collaborating with other legal services organizations and promoting a culture of volunteerism by educating and exposing attorneys and law students to issues of poverty.

Philadelphia VIP volunteers are making an impact! Through the direct services of our volunteers, we are accomplishing our mission of providing access to justice for low-income Philadelphians.

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Volunteer of the Month

Rusty Kennedy

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Client needs assistance in a guardianship matter.  The alleged incapacitated person (AIP) is the adult son of client's deceased friend.  Client has been caring for the AIP since 2007.  AIP has developmental delays and is unable to manage his finances.  Additionally, client lives in public housing and would like to apply for housing in a safer neighborhood.  In order to do this, client needs to be appointed AIP's guardian so she can add him to her lease.  Doctor is available to provide written testimony.
Core Competencies: Draft Pleadings, Courtroom Experience