Volunteer Spotlight
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."
"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."
"I see myself as an unabashed supporter of Philly. Volunteering with VIP is part of my civic commitment to Philadelphia."
"As attorneys, we have worked hard to get this superpower that not everyone has, and we can use it in a powerful and meaningful way."
"I want to level the playing field. At the end of the day, no matter what is happening in the world, it's you and your client. Nothing else matters."
"Most people are navigating challenging economic scenarios, and they don’t even know how the law works, and it's our job to step up to help."
"These individuals are the kind of people who want what's best for their family, and they should be able to pass that on."
"Traveling to notarize something for a pro bono client is simple for me, but it's life-changing for them."
“Most of my clients are no longer in abusive relationships, but the abuse doesn't just stop when you leave. You are still fighting for your own safety."
"Whether it's for equity, justice, or rightness, it's important to put forward the cases that people without resources have."