Impact Stories
Sirlinda Burgess
May 2023
“My goal is to set up my son’s future for the best things possible. Because of VIP and the help of volunteer attorneys, I can do that."
“My goal is to set up my son’s future for the best things possible. Because of VIP and the help of volunteer attorneys, I can do that."
VIP celebrated volunteers who have worked hard to ensure access to justice for low-income Philadelphians.
"I see myself as an unabashed supporter of Philly. Volunteering with VIP is part of my civic commitment to Philadelphia."
"My father and mother worked hard to own this house. They earned this house, there was no way I would let it go or sell it."
"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 work hard to take care of my business and my employees, but it may not be enough. With a business legal expert by my side, I can succeed.
"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."
Welcome Megan Watson as the Board President, and Germain DeMartinis, Steve Park, Matthew Pilcher, and Courtney Wilborn to the Board of Directors.