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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 #21-0046996
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Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for September 20, 2021 at 12:45pm in Municipal Court. Client moved into the property in August 2020. Client lost income due to the pandemic, but applied for rental assistance in August 2021. Due to recent flooding, client was evacuated for 4 days and incurred expenses. Landlord is suing for June and July […]

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Case #21-0047021
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Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for October 7, 2021 at 9:30 am in Municipal Court. Landlord is represented by Jonathan James. Case summary coming soon. Please “express interest” by clicking on the case number if you are available for representation and would like more information right away.

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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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Family Law Practice Group: September 2021

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