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Pro bono representation through VIP is meaningful and transformative for clients and volunteers alike. Please explore their stories, share your feedback, and let us know if you’d like to contribute a post!

 
 
Volunteer Spotlight

Stephanie Searles Vogel

July 2019

VIP volunteers gain hands-on substantive knowledge while building valuable relationships with clients. And if a lack of experience is holding you back...

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Impact Stories

Striking Gold with Philly Bread

June 2019

“I kind of struck gold with Anthony. He would say, ‘whatever you need help with, just ask me.’”

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Volunteer Spotlight

Sarah Katz

June 2019

More than 8 of 10 people with cases in Philadelphia’s Family Court lack the resources to hire an attorney and, as a result...

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Volunteer Spotlight

Diana Sisum

May 2019

Putting her language ability to use, Diana not only builds a critical bridge between VIP and its clients, she also finds a sense of personal fulfillment.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Lisa Zolna

April 2019

Whether on stage performing in a club or in her office preparing a deed for a VIP client, you could call Lisa Zolna a rock star.

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Impact Stories

Overcoming A Legal Catch-22

March 2019

Essie Corbitt needed a photo ID to obtain a “delayed” birth certificate, but was told she needed a birth certificate to obtain a photo ID...

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Volunteer Spotlight

Germain DeMartinis

March 2019

It’s no surprise Germain is drawn to LawWorks, VIP’s community economic development arm. Early in his career, he...

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Volunteer Spotlight

Melissa Mazur

January 2019

Melissa Mazur doesn’t hesitate when asked why she volunteers: “It’s always been a no-brainer,” she says, and it shows.

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