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Philadelphia VIP guides volunteer attorneys through providing pro bono legal representation to fellow Philadelphians who face legal threats to their housing, family, and income.

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Case #22-0048784
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Client seeks representation for a custody hearing on November 21, 2022, at 1:00 pm before Judge Fanning, regarding her 2-year-old daughter. Opposing party is the child’s father. A July 2022 order granted Client sole legal custody and shared physical custody. Client alleges that when child is visiting with Father, child is primarily taken care of by the paternal grandmother, and […]

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Case #22-0048944
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Client needs representation for her eviction hearing on December 6, 2022, at 9:00 am in Municipal Court. Client is being sued by her landlord for possession and August-October 2022 rent, as well as ongoing rent and water bill. Co-defendant is Client’s father, who passed away earlier this year. Client was previously sued by Landlord in July 2022 and a judgment […]

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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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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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December 6

Quiet Title Training for VIP Volunteers

Please join Philadelphia VIP for a training on quiet title actions to help low-income Philadelphians get title to their homes.

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