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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 #22-0048020
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Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for May 24, 2022 at 12:45pm in Municipal Court. Client moved into the property with her young children in February 2020. Landlord is suing for Nov.-Dec. 2020, Apr.-July 2021, and Mar.-Apr. 2022 rent, unpaid water bill, court costs, and ongoing rent from date of filing. Landlord also suing for breach of lease […]

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Case #22-0048061
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Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for June 8, 2022, at 8:45am in Municipal Court. Landlord is represented by Howard Ford, Esq. 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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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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Guardianship Training: Helping Neighbors Care for Incapacitated Loved On...

Volunteer attorneys can help our neighbors become legal guardians of sick loved ones. Learn how you can help!

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