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Philadelphia VIP stands by its neighbors. Our organization inspires and supports attorneys to provide free legal representation for Philadelphians who cannot afford a lawyer and face legal challenges threatening their basic human needs: housing, family, income.

The Impact of Saying “Yes!”
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The Impact of Saying "Yes!"

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Urgent Cases

 
Case #21-0046256
Urgent 

Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing, scheduled for April 22, 2021, at 9:30 am, in Municipal Court. VIP can provide guidance on appearing in court remotely. Client moved into the property with her family in March 2016. Client was unemployed from March – June 2020 due to the current pandemic but states she continued to pay her rent on […]

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Case #21-0046131
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Clients seeks representation for an upcoming hearing in Municipal Court, on April 29, 2021 at 11:20am. VIP can provide guidance requesting a remote hearing (via Zoom), to which all parties currently have a right in municipal court proceedings or VIP can provide details on the court’s significant COVID-19 precautions should the volunteer prefer to attend in-person. Client is being sued […]

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The Impact of Saying “Yes!”

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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Our Impact

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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VIP provides free legal help for eligible local small businesses and nonprofits. Learn more about eligibility and apply online.

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From a Volunteer

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

— Amanda Pasquini
Volunteer Spotlight

Leila Vaughan

March 2021

"This is an easy way to help the communities we live and work in."

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April 14

Family Law Practice Group: April 2021

Connect, learn, and deepen your family law work with VIP

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