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Case #23-0049928
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Hardworking 82-year-old Client needs representation for an arbitration in the Court of Common Pleas on February 15, 2024. The deadline to respond is June 28, 2023. In 2019, Client bought a car and financed it with the Police and Fire Federal Credit Union (PFFCU). After suffering various health problems due to the difficulty of his job and his age, Client […]

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Case #23-0049832
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Hearing: June 6, 2023 at 8:45 AM Landlord is attempting to evict Client after other tenants in the building complained about her dog attacking them. Client states that her dog sometimes barks at people, but has never bit or otherwise harmed anyone. She is up-to-date on rent, and has several defenses available to her. Client would like to stay in […]

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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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Karen Flynn

May 2023

"People wait a long time for this help, and when you are able to step up and provide this essential service, they are truly appreciative of your efforts."

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June 21

Estate Planning Clinic with Habitat for Humanity and HopePHL

VIP needs volunteers for a two-part estate planning workshop for low-income Philly homeowners. Help your neighbors protect their legacies; sign up today!

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