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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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Urgent Cases

 
Case #21-0046287
Urgent 

Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for June 3, 2021, at 2:15 PM in Municipal Court. VIP can provide guidance on attending the hearing remotely. Client moved into property in March 2016. Client lost income due to the pandemic and was unemployed from March to July 2020 but received Phase 2 Rental Assistance for March 2020 through August […]

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Case #21-0046372
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Client seeks representation for a Municipal Court hearing scheduled on June 3, 2021, at 11:15 am. Client is being sued for medical expenses of a plaintiff who allegedly fell in front of her house in March 2020. Client does not have homeowners’ insurance, nor the money to pay the plaintiff the $12,000 being demanded. A volunteer is needed to represent […]

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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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Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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

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Volunteering can be life-changing, for volunteer and client alike. Learn more about ways to volunteer with VIP.

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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

Mijrane Belizaire

April 2021

"Serving my VIP clients makes me proud to call myself an attorney."

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Trainings

May 20

Virtual Landlord/Tenant Roundtable

Chat with fellow volunteers about the breach of implied warranty of habitability and other issues

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