Impact Stories
Pro Bono Teamwork Secures a Family Home
May 2020
When an acquaintance offered to sell James Williams a beautiful stone house on a corner lot in Germantown, James knew he had found the perfect family home.
When an acquaintance offered to sell James Williams a beautiful stone house on a corner lot in Germantown, James knew he had found the perfect family home.
“Thank you to the lawyers and to God,” Ms. Santiago says today, sitting comfortably in her home.
Thanks in part to a team of VIP volunteers, Neighborhood Ramen has established itself as a Philadelphia staple.
Now, more than ever, our clients need the expertise of VIP's volunteer attorneys. Here are some ways you can say "yes!" to pro bono while working remotely.
I look forward to seeing the new heights to which VIP rises and will be cheering you all on every step of the way.
Wishing departing Executive Director Sophie Bryan success in her new role at the Pew Charitable Trusts and welcoming Rida Haq as Interim Executive Director
This is a story about a pro bono case in small claims court. But it’s a lot more than that. It’s a story of a damaged human trying to survive.
Jed Bayer keeps one objective always in mind: "I want to help my clients end up in a better place than they would be without representation."
Saying “yes!” to VIP has not only allowed Lise to deepen her connection to the Philadelphia community, it has also made her a stronger attorney.