Impact Stories
Child Support Awareness Month
August 2022
August is National Child Support Awareness Month. Learn from Family Law expert Joni J. Berner what this means.
August is National Child Support Awareness Month. Learn from Family Law expert Joni J. Berner what this means.
When Hayward McCain needed title to make repairs to his home for his disability, VIP stepped in to help.
"Thank you to all the clients and community partners who help us ensure access to legal assistance for the Philadelphians who need it the most."
“I can never say how thankful I am for my attorneys and VIP, helping low- or no-income individuals who have nowhere else to turn.”
"That’s what these people want to do, they want to stay in their homes. They want to stay in Philadelphia.”
“It’s during these times that I am proud to say that I have helped one more Philadelphian obtain support."
VIP matched Ayana Fletcher with a volunteer who helped her avoid eviction and move on from an uninhabitable property.
Executive Director Rida Haq has been named to City & State's 2022 Law Power 100.
“When I’m at court, I observe these tenants that are coming unrepresented and sometimes being taken advantage of by landlords. I can help prevent that.”