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Forty Years of Community Empowerment

Since 1981, VIP has inspired and supported volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono representation to Philadelphians who face legal challenges threatening their basic human needs: housing, family, income, and community.

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Case #21-0046701
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Client seeks representation for an auto accident case scheduled for an arbitration hearing on December 20, 2021 at 10:45 am. In February 2020, client and her son were passengers in her coworker’s car. Client exited coworker’s car and opened the backdoor to help son out of car. Plaintiff then hit coworker’s car, ripping the door off. Client did not have […]

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Case #21-0047290
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Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for December 14, 2021 at 1:30pm in Municipal Court. Client moved into the property with her children in March 2019. Client’s heat does not work properly. Landlord is suing for April 2021-October 2021 rent, water bill, attorney’s fees, other fees, court costs, and ongoing rent from date of filing. Client applied for […]

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VIP leverages the powerful resources of the community to expand access to justice. Every $1 spent on VIP’s budget yields over $4 worth of legal services, thanks to volunteers contributing their time and talent.

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In stark terms, VIP is the agency of last resort for many of our low-income Philadelphia neighbors who face critical legal problems impacting basic needs and central relationships.

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From a Volunteer

It’s just you standing between an individual and something that can change his or her life.

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Jenny Wallner Saltzman

November 2021

Thanks to Jenny, eight Philadelphians could rely on an attorney’s expertise when their family needed it most.

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December 15

Family Law Practice Group: December 2021

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