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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Today’s Turn Up & Turn Out event has been postponed. We hope to reschedule in 2027 and will share updates as plans come together. Thank you for understanding! Subscribe to our newsletter for event updates!

AVLF Cup Leaderboard November Update! Our teams are making an incredible impact through fundraising and volunteer service, all in support of AVLF's mission to provide free legal services and advocacy to Atlantans facing housing instability and intimate partner abuse. Here's a look at the current leaderboard: 🏅 Centennial Olympic Park Group Fundraising Leader: Nelson Mullins Points Leader: Kilpatrick Townsend 🏅 Adair Park Group Fundraising and Points Leader: Arnall Golden Gregory 🏅 Woodruff Park Group Fundraising Leader: Squire Patton Boggs Points Leader: Bradley Arant Bould Cummings The competition isn't over yet. Keep fundraising, keep volunteering, and keep climbing the leaderboard! Learn more at avlf.org/2026avlfcup #AVLFCup #AVLF #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #LawFirmsForGood3w

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Training for Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse in Civil Temporary Protective Order Hearings! 💜 A huge thank you to Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton (@kilpatricktownsend) for graciously hosting us, and to every attorney in the room. Each person who steps up makes a real difference for a survivor seeking safety, and we’re so grateful to this community of advocates for showing up. Want to get involved? Learn more about volunteering with AVLF at avlf.org/volunteer

Almost a week until AVLF’s Annual Winetasting! AVLF’s Annual Winetasting is coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, November 12, and we cannot wait. Picture an unforgettable evening of amazing wines, incredible food, and great company, all under one roof. And the best part is that every glass raised helps support free legal services for Atlanta families working toward safe and stable homes. Raise a glass with us! Get your tickets today at www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLFWinetasting #WineFoodCommunity #ATLWine

We’re out in the community connecting with students and sharing ways to get involved with AVLF! It’s always a great opportunity to meet future legal professionals and share how they can make a difference in our community. Interested in volunteering with us? We've got tons of opportunities working with our Safe & Stable Families or Homes teams. Learn more at avlf.org/volunteer!

Want to make a difference in the lives of survivors seeking safety from abuse? Join AVLF for our November 5th Training for Representing Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse in Civil Temporary Protective Order Hearings. Staff from AVLF’s Safe & Stable Families Project will equip attorneys with the tools and confidence to represent survivors of intimate partner abuse, dating violence, and stalking in their Twelve Month Protective Order evidentiary hearings. Learn about the dynamics of intimate partner abuse, Georgia TPO laws, considerations when children are involved, and how to get involved as a volunteer attorney. The training is approved for 3.5 CLE hours with the State Bar of Georgia. 📅 November 5 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📍 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | Atlanta, GA Register at avlf.org/events

Join the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) team and make a real impact in our community! We’re now hiring for four full-time position that helps advance our mission of standing with, for, and alongside Atlantans. --- Client Access Coordinator First point of contact for clients seeking help with housing-related legal issues in the Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program. The Coordinator answers calls and voicemails, greets visitors at APS community Hubs, and helps clients complete our screening questionnaire. --- Community Advocate Key outreach role in the Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program. The Advocate leads community outreach and serves as a liaison to schools and community partners. They also screen families with rental housing issues, manage a caseload of clients with social service needs, and work alongside Staff Attorneys and volunteer attorneys to help families keep safe, healthy homes. --- Staff Attorney Staff Attorney of the Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program will have an individual caseload of housing cases and assist pro bono volunteer attorneys with cases. Additionally, the Staff Attorney will engage in community lawyering for the selected neighborhoods, which entails community education efforts, training for volunteer firms, and building and maintaining relationships with community partners/organizations alongside a community advocate. --- Managing Attorney The Managing Attorney of the Saturday Lawyer Program (SLP) provides legal guidance and ongoing support to volunteer attorneys throughout their representation of SLP clients, assists with complex client and case-related matters, and promotes consistent, high-quality legal services. The position also plays a key role in cultivating and maintaining AVLF’s relationships with the legal community by recruiting and engaging volunteers and developing connections with organizations and partners aligned with AVLF’s mission. If you’re ready to use your skills to strengthen our community, we’d love to connect. Visit www.avlf.org/careers to apply.

Happy Halloween from all of us at AVLF! 🎃 No tricks, just treats... and a team that makes magic happen all year long. 💫 #AVLF #HappyHalloween

Thank you to everyone who makes AVLF’s work possible. 💙 So far this year, more than 300 of you have donated over 3,700 volunteer hours. Because of you, families stay in their homes, survivors find safety, and people across Atlanta have access to the justice they deserve. Thank you for being the heart of AVLF. 🙌 #ProBonoWeek #ThankAVolunteer #AVLF #AtlantaVolunteerLawyersFoundation

When someone you love is experiencing abuse, you may not know what to say or do. Here are a few ways to help. 💜 -Listen without judgment. Let them share at their own pace, and believe them. -Don’t pressure them to leave. Leaving is a process, and it can be the most dangerous time. Support their decisions. -Help them plan for safety. Offer a safe place to store documents or a ride to an appointment. -Connect them to resources. Free legal advocacy, including help with protective orders, is available through AVLF. -Keep showing up. Check in often, even when there’s no update. If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. 💜 🔗 Learn more about AVLF's Resources at https://avlf.org/programs/safe-families-office/ #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #StandingWithSurvivors #AVLF

We can't wait to see all your beautiful faces at the AVLF Winetasting!! Get ready for an evening of great wine, good company, and a few surprises along the way. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you and raising a glass to the community that makes AVLF’s work possible. Haven’t secured your spot yet? There's still time! Visit www.avlf.org/winetasting to make your donation and get ready to join us at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium! 📅 Thursday, November 12 | 12–1:30 PM 📍 Mercedes-Benz Stadium 🎟️ www.avlf.org/winetasting

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Beyond the Red Flags! 💜 Our Safe & Stable Families team was grateful to share the room with so many community members committed to recognizing domestic violence and supporting survivors with compassion. Together we talked about how to respond, connect survivors with resources, and support their safety and choices. Recognizing the red flags is a start. Knowing how to respond matters, too. Thank you for showing up and for being part of that work. A big thank you to @pittsburghyards for hosting us. If you missed this training or want to learn more about how AVLF supports families facing domestic violence, visit avlf.org. Stay tuned for future community trainings. #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #AVLF

💜 On October 7, Fulton County recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honoring the importance of standing with survivors and expanding access to support.💜 We’re grateful to see our Safe and Stable Families Project recognized as part of this proclamation. Through Standing with Survivors, AVLF brings free legal advocacy directly to survivors where they are and the Safe Families Office, helping survivors take steps toward safety and stability. Watch the full proclamation here and learn more about AVLF: https://avlf.org/fulton-county-proclaims-october-domestic-violence-awareness-month/ #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #FultonCounty #AVLF #StandingWithSurvivors

Domestic violence isn’t always physical. 💜 It can look like control, isolation, financial pressure, threats, or constant criticism. Abuse takes many forms, and every one of them is valid to name and to seek help for. If something doesn’t feel safe or right in your relationship, you deserve support. AVLF is here to help survivors navigate whatever challenges they’re facing, legal or not. If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. 💜 🔗 Learn more about AVLF's Resources at https://avlf.org/programs/safe-families-office/ #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #StandingWithSurvivors #AVLF

There’s still time to RSVP for “Beyond the Red Flags,” a free community training led by AVLF’s Safe & Stable Families team. Join us to learn how to recognize domestic violence, respond with compassion, and connect survivors with resources while supporting their safety and choices. 📅 Monday, October 26 | 12–1:30 PM 📍 Pittsburgh Yards, 352 University Ave SW Light refreshments will be provided. Make plans to join us. RSVP at avlf.org/beyondtheredflags #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #AVLF

A little pink, a little purple, a little pride, and a few plot twists. 💗💜🌈🎃 Our October staff meeting brought us together for program updates and a closer look at how our housing team supports Atlanta neighbors. Staff also dressed in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Atlanta Pride, or joined in with Halloween costumes. It was a meaningful opportunity to learn from one another, connect across teams, and have a little fun together.

Walking into a courthouse can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re seeking protection. 💜 Understanding what to expect when filing for a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) at the Fulton County Courthouse can help make an unfamiliar process feel more manageable. You deserve to feel informed and supported as you take steps toward safety. 🔗 Read the full TPO guide at avlf.org/TPORoadMap #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #KnowYourRights #SafeFamiliesOffice #AVLF

Not your average party. 🍷 Only 21 days until the AVLF Winetasting is returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12th, 2026. You can expect 1,200+ guests, incredible pours, delicious bites, and a room fill of people who care about Atlanta's families and neighbors. What can’t you expect? The little moments we have up our sleeves. More details coming soon! 📅 Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm 🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA 🎟️ Secure your tickets now: www.avlf.org/winetasting

AVLF had a wonderful time at Domestic Violence Awareness Day. 💜💜 Thank you to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office (@FultonCountyDA) for hosting an event filled with stories of resilience and hope. It was a privilege to take part in meaningful conversations and share our resources with survivors and community members. #AVLF #DomesticViolenceAwarenessDay #DVADay #FultonCounty #Atlanta

Recognizing the red flags is a start. Knowing how to respond matters, too. 💜 Join AVLF’s Safe & Stable Families team this Monday, October 26, for Beyond the Red Flags, a free community training on recognizing domestic violence and supporting survivors. We’ll explore how to respond with compassion, connect survivors with resources, and support their safety and choices. 📍 @pittsburghyards | 352 University Ave SW 🕛 12–1:30 PM 💜 Free and open to the community. Light refreshments provided. Visit avlf.org/beyondtheredflags to RSVP your spot. #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #AVLF

Knowing your options can be an important first step toward safety. 💜 A Temporary Protective Order (TPO) can provide legal protections for people experiencing family violence, but navigating the process can feel overwhelming. You do not have to navigate this alone. 🔗 Read the full TPO guide at avlf.org/TPORoadMap #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #KnowYourRights #SafeFamiliesOffice #AVLF 1h

Knowing your options can be an important first step toward safety. 💜 A Temporary Protective Order (TPO) can provide legal protections for people experiencing family violence, but navigating the process can feel overwhelming. Swipe through for an introduction to the three stages of getting a TPO in Georgia, then visit AVLF’s TPO Roadmap for more information about filing in Fulton County, what to expect in court, and where to find support. You do not have to navigate this alone. 🔗 Read the full guide at avlf.org/TPORoadMap #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #KnowYourRights #SafeFamiliesOffice #AVLF

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and AVLF is standing with survivors. 💜 Survivors need support in many forms, and legal help is only one piece. We’re here to help survivors navigate whatever challenges they’re facing, legal or not. If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. 💜 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #StandingWithSurvivors #AVLF

Happy National Boss’s Day to AVLF's Executive Director, Michael Lucas! Thank you for leading with such heart, vision, and dedication to making justice accessible for over 16 years! Whether we’re working on a project together or just crossing paths at the office, Michael always takes the time to engage and truly connect with everyone at AVLF. We’re so thankful for you! 💛 #NationalBossDay #AVLFLeadership

Last night, we welcomed our Keys to Justice members to our Pittsburgh Yards office for our Fall Mixer! It was a chance to explore our new space, connect with one another, and celebrate the impact their generosity makes possible. We want to extend a special thank-you to Judge Robert McBurney and our Executive Director, Michael Lucas, for reminding us why this work matters and what’s possible when we extend our reach from the courthouse to the community. & to our Keys to Justice members, thank you for standing with us and the communities we serve. 💛

10 Years of Standing With Our Neighbors, and we're reading to Turn Up and Turn Out!💚 Join AVLF on Saturday, November 7th, from 10am to 3pm at Rodney Cook Sr. Park for a free, family-friendly community celebration! For over a decade, Standing with Our Neighbors (SWON) has worked alongside Atlanta Public Schools, Students, and Families. Now we're bringing neighbors together for a day of fun, connection, and helpful resources. Meet us there and look forward to: -Food, music, entertainment -Playground Activities and family-friendly fun -A Community Resource Fair -Legal Clinics and Workshops -Local organizations ready to share services for your family. It's all free and all are welcome. Please register in advance: avlf.org/event

Today, we wear purple to stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. 💜 Support is not just about wearing purple, but about showing up in ways in our homes, jobs, and community that show Survivors of Domestic Violence that they truly are not alone. 💜💜💜 At AVLF, we see that support in action every day. For many survivors, leaving an abusive situation means facing a maze of legal challenges, from protective orders to divorce, custody, and housing. No one should have to navigate that alone. #PurpleThursday #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #AVLF #DVAM

We are only 28 days away from AVLF's 2026 Winetasting!🍷 🌟 The AVLF Winetasting is returning on November 12th, 2026. You can expect 1,200+ guests, incredible pours, delicious bites, and a room fill of people who care about Atlanta's families and neighbors. What you won't expect? A few new twists to this years' event. Stay tuned for more details! 📅 Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm 🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA 🎟️ Secure your tickets now: www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLFWinetasting #AVLF #WineTasting #ATLEvents #SaveTheDate

AVLF Cup Leaderboard October Update! Our teams are making an incredible impact through fundraising and volunteer service, all in support of AVLF's mission to provide free legal services and advocacy to Atlantans facing housing instability and intimate partner abuse. Here's a look at the current leaderboard: 🏅 Centennial Olympic Park Group Fundraising Leader: King & Spalding Points Leader: Kilpatrick 🏅 Adair Park Group Fundraising and Points Leader: Arnall Golden Gregory 🏅 Woodruff Park Group Fundraising Leader: Squire Patton Boggs Points Leader: Bradley Arant Bould Cummings The competition isn't over yet. Keep fundraising, keep volunteering, and keep climbing the leaderboard! Learn more at avlf.org/2026avlfcup #AVLFCup #AVLF #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #LawFirmsForGood

AVLF’s Board of Directors gathered at Pittsburgh Yards for their monthly meeting, and this time it came with a new view ☀️ We toured our new space, walked along the Beltline, and shared the progress AVLF is making and how we’re keeping our mission moving forward. We are so grateful for the time, leadership, and vision our Board of Directors brings to our work! 💛 #AVLF #PittsburghYards #BoardOfDirectors

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On October 7, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.💜 We’re honored that Fulton County recognized our Safe and Stable Families Project and the importance of free legal advocacy for survivors. Through Standing with Survivors, our mobile advocacy van brings that help directly to people, and we helped nearly 600 survivors in 2025. Thank you Fulton County for standing with survivors, and to everyone who makes this work possible. #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #FultonCounty #AVLF #StandingWithSurvivors

Every purple light has a story behind it. 💜 Meet some of the neighbors, friends, and coworkers who have already lit up for #ShedTheLight. Some are honoring a survivor. Some are remembering someone they love. All of them are helping light the path to safety, healing, and hope. Thank you for shining with us and for sharing your why. And don't forget: Thursday, Oct. 15th is Purple Thursday! Wear purple that day to show your support for survivors. 💜 #ShedTheLight #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #AVLF

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Tenant Legal Clinic last Wednesday!💚 We were so glad to connect with neighbors who came out with questions about mold, evictions, and their rights as renters. A big thank you to our incredible volunteer lawyers who gave their time and expertise to answer questions, provide guidance, and connect attendees with resources. Another huge thank you to AVLF's Standing with Our Neighbors (SWON) for making this event possible, and to the APS Student & Family Support Hub for generously sharing their space with us. 💚 Need legal help with a housing issue? Visit avlf.org or call (404) 521-0790 to learn more. #AVLF #FreeLegalClinic #AtlantaHousing #TenantRights #EvictionHelp

💜 To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our Safe and Stable Families team(SSF) sat down for coffee with the Union City Police Department. ☕💜 We shared the services SSF offers, discussed training opportunities AVLF can provide to officers on Intimate Partner Violence and Temporary Protective Orders, and highlighted services provided by the mobile advocacy van named Pearl. Thank you to Chief of Police Cassandra Jones and Interim Assistant Chief Barry Walker for welcoming us and for your commitment to partnering with our community. They also invited the department to join us at their National Night Out tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 6th. We look forward to working together to support survivors! #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #AVLF #UnionCityPD #NationalNightOut

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 At AVLF, we see every day what's possible when a survivor has someone in their corner. A protective order. A safe custody arrangement. A path out of a dangerous home. These aren't just legal outcomes, they're safety. This month, we're sharing the stories and the real work behind that safety, from our Safe Families Office at the Fulton County Courthouse to our Standing With Survivors Mobile Advocacy Team meeting people where they are. If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone: You may contact PADV’s 24-hour crisis hotline at 404-873-1766. To contact the Safe Families Office, call 404-612-4324. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Follow along this month as we show what it looks like to stand with survivors, together. #DVAM #StandingWithSurvivors #AVLF #FreeLegalAid #PurpleThursday Learn more at https://avlf.org/dvam2026/

Ready to unlock justice in Atlanta? Join the Keys to Justice Society and become part of a community making real, lasting change. For just $45/month, you're helping families stay in their homes, survivors find safety, and communities access the legal support they deserve. Members get: 🔑 Exclusive event invites 🔑 Monthly updates straight from leadership 🔑 Recognition on our website and annual report Your monthly gift = consistent support for those who need it most. Join us today: AVLF.org/keystojustice #KeysToJusticeSociety #MakeADifference #AVLF

One conversation can open the door to a lasting impact.💚 A huge thank you to the @squirepattonboggs team for hosting us for a Volunteer Opportunities "Lunch & Learn". We are grateful to connect with legal professionals that are ready to use their time and skills to help Atlanta residents facing housing instability, intimate partner abuse, and other urgent challenges. When you volunteer with us, you help ensure more people have an advocate beside them when it matters most. Ready to make a difference? Invite our team to host a Lunch & Learn at your firm or organization, or visit www.avlf.org/volunteer to explore ways to get involved year-round!

Last night, AVLF joined community members at the Adamsville Library for our "Know Your Rights" event, an evening focused on helping residents better understand their housing rights and the resources that are available to them. Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions and shared their stories with our team. We are especially grateful to the @housingjusticeleague for partnering with us to bring this important information directly to the community. This is just an example of what it means to go from the courthouse to the community: meeting people where they are with the knowledge and resources they need to advocate for themselves. #KnowYourRights #AVLF #FromTheCourthouseToTheCommunity

New Trainings and Volunteer Opportunities are live at AVLF Sign up to use your skills to support clients, strengthen communities, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual support your time and skills can help our mission! Spots are filling fast! Learn how you can get involved + sign up at https://www.avlf.org/events for Trainings and https://www.avlf.org/volunteer for Volunteers! #AVLF #AVLFinAction #AtlantaLegal

Some people call it scrolling. We call it Winetasting prep. 🍷📱 AVLF's Winetasting returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! Join us for 1,000+ of Atlanta's legal and philanthropic community, exceptional wine, delicious food, and genuine community. Every glass raised helps AVLF create safe and stable homes for Atlanta's families. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event. Secure your spot today! 🥂🎟️ www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLFWinetasting #MercedesBenzStadium #AtlantaLegalCommunity #SafeAndStableHomes

AVLF had an amazing time last night at the Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll! 🏃‍♀️🎉 Grateful for our team, our community, and everyone who came out to move together. And a special thank you to Kizzy for coordinating everyone, and to our team leaders Amber, Angela, Courtney, and Karen for leading the way! 🙌💛 #AVLF #KPRunWalkRoll @kprunwalkroll

We are 50 days away from Winetasting!!! 🍷 Mark your calendars: AVLF's Winetasting returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 6-9 p.m., and over 1,000 supporters from Atlanta's legal and philanthropic community are coming together for one unforgettable evening. Exceptional wine. Delicious food. Genuine community. And every glass you raise helps AVLF create safe and stable homes for Atlanta's families. Whether you're a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, this is a night you won't want to miss. 👀 Secure your spot at this years' Winetasting by making a donation and get ready to raise a glass for a cause that matters. See you there! 🥂🎟️ www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLFWinetasting #ExpectTheUnexpected #MercedesBenzStadium #AtlantaLegalCommunity

Is there mold in your home? Are you facing an eviction? Join us for a free legal clinic where attorneys will answer questions, provide guidance, and connect you with resources. Open to the public. No appointments necessary. Please bring any documents related to your case (lease, court papers, letters, etc.) if you have them. WHEN: Wednesday, September 30th | 4:00pm – 6:00pm WHERE: APS Student & Family Support Hub, 601 Thomas Cole Jr. Way SW, Atlanta, GA Reserve your spot HERE: https://avlf.org/event/tenant-talk-clinic/ #AVLF #FreeLegalClinic #AtlantaHousing #TenantRights #EvictionHelp

In Georgia, your landlord cannot just change the locks and kick you out of your home. Even if you're behind on rent, a landlord MUST go through the court to evict you. Changing your locks, shutting off your water, electricity, or heat, throwing out your belongings, or threatening and harassing you into leaving your home are considered "self-help" evictions and are ILLEGAL in Georgia. That's why AVLF's Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program brings legal information and resources directly into communities, helping neighbors understand their rights, explore their options, and take informed steps when their housing is at risk. Here's how you can help: -Share this resource with a neighbor, friend, or family member -Learn more about SWON and how AVLF connects communities with legal resources -Support AVLF so we can continue bringing legal help and information into Atlanta communities #AVLF #StandingWithOurNeighbors #SWON #HousingJustice #KnowYourRights

Join the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) team and make a real impact in our community! We’re now hiring for three full-time position that helps advance our mission of standing with, for, and alongside Atlantans. --- Managing Attorney --- The Managing Attorney of the Saturday Lawyer Program (SLP) provides legal guidance and ongoing support to volunteer attorneys throughout their representation of SLP clients, assists with complex client and case-related matters, and promotes consistent, high-quality legal services. The position also plays a key role in cultivating and maintaining AVLF’s relationships with the legal community by recruiting and engaging volunteers and developing connections with organizations and partners aligned with AVLF’s mission. --- Staff Attorney--- The Staff Attorney of the Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program will have an individual caseload of housing cases and assist pro bono volunteer attorneys with cases. Additionally, the Staff Attorney will engage in community lawyering for the selected neighborhoods, which entails community education efforts, training for volunteer firms, and building and maintaining relationships with community partners/organizations alongside a community advocate. --- Program Data & Reporting Coordinator --- The Program Data & Reporting Coordinator supports AVLF's program data management, reporting, and grant compliance efforts. Reporting to the Program Data & Evaluation Manager, this position helps ensure that program data is accurate, consistent, and accessible and can be effectively used for grant reporting, program evaluation, organizational decision �making, and external reporting. If you’re ready to use your skills to strengthen our community, we’d love to connect. Visit www.avlf.org/careers to learn more and apply.

We are only 55 days away from AVLF's 2026 Winetasting! Consider this your very own VIP stadium tour🍷 🌟 The AVLF Winetasting is returning on November 12th, 2026 and here's everything you need to know: Our Mission, the Wines, the Food, and how YOU can be a part of this special night. You can expect 1,300+ guests, incredible pours, delicious bites, and a room fill of people who care about Atlanta's families and neighbors. What you won't expect? A few new twists to this years' event. Stay tuned for more details! 📅 Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm 🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA 🎟️ Secure your tickets now: www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLFWinetasting #AVLF #WineTasting #ATLEvents #SaveTheDate

🌱 Where fresh food meets community. Our SWON team toured an urban farm in Bankhead that supplies fresh produce to neighbors who need it. Partnerships like this make our work stronger and keep us connected to the communities we serve. 💚 #CommunityPartnership #UrbanFarming #Bankhead #CommunityImpact

We are excited to announce that AVLF Executive Director, Michael Lucas, will join the panel at Crossroads Community Ministries' 2nd Annual Dignity Forum! The Dignity Forum gathers for an evening of conversation, connection, and care to explore how we continue serving our community with dignity. Michael will bring his experience in housing justice, legal services, and community advocacy to this important conversation. WHEN: Tuesday, September 29th WHERE: The Carlyle, 1919 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 Interested in the other panelists or how to attend this event, visit www.crossroadsatlanta.org or @CrossroadsAtlanta #AVLFLeadership #AVLF #DignityForum2026

Mark your calendars: AVLF's Winetasting returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 6-9 p.m., and we're bringing over 1,000 of Atlanta's finest together for one incredible evening. Great wine. Amazing food from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium culinary team. Live music. And a chance to step onto the field for the ultimate photo op. But here's the best part: every glass you raise helps AVLF provide free legal services to families across metro Atlanta who need it most. This year, we're adding something brand new to the mix... you'll have to join us to find out what. 👀 Grab your tickets and get ready to raise a glass for a cause that matters. See you there! 🥂🎟️ : www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLFWinetasting #ExpectTheUnexpected #MercedesBenzStadium #AtlantaLegalCommunity

AVLF is incredibly grateful to National Distributing Company, Inc. for generously donating the wine that will help make our 2026 Winetasting an unforgettable evening! Thanks to NDC's generosity, every pour at Mercedes-Benz stadium on November 12th will do double duty: delighting our guests AND directly supporting safe, stable homes for Atlanta's families. Thank you for allowing us to pour hope into every glass of our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Winetasting! 🍷 November 12, 2026 | 6–9 PM Mercedes-Benz Stadium www.avlf.org/winetasting

Some of our favorite people, pours, and moments from the past. We hope to see you at this year's Winetasting on November 12th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! 🍷✨ Grab your tickets early and secure your spot for a night of great wine, great food, and a great cause. Secure your tickets now: www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLFWinetasting #AtlantaEvents #FromCourthousetoCommunity #MercedesBenz

We’re proud to see our own Courtney Johnson (Dixon) represent AVLF as a panelist at PADV’s 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Mental Health Clinical Experience: Crisis Rooted in Compassion. 💜 Courtney joined fellow advocates and helping professionals to share valuable insight on supporting survivors through trauma-informed, compassionate care. Thank you to Partnership Against Domestic Violence for creating space for this important conversation, and to every presenter, panelist and community partner who shared their knowledge and resources.

Congratulations to Samantha D. for winning AVLF's Keys To Justice Golden Ticket Giveaway! Samantha is the lucky winner of our Golden Ticket Package to the 30th Annual AVLF Winetasting on November 12 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! A special thank you to everyone who joined the Keys to Justice Society this August and helped make this giveaway possible. Your monthly support helps AVLF provide free legal services to Atlanta families facing housing instability, abuse, and injustice. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Winetasting! 🍷 November 12, 2026 | 6–9 PM Mercedes-Benz Stadium #AVLFWinetasting #KeysToJusticeSociety #GoldenTicket #AtlantaEvents

Today, we’re honoring the workers, advocates, volunteers, and community members whose contributions help make Atlanta stronger. Labor Day celebrates the social and economic achievements of American workers and the contributions they’ve made to our communities’ strength, prosperity, and well-being. At AVLF, we’re proud to be part of the ongoing work to build stronger communities through justice, stability, and opportunity. All AVLF offices, including the Main Office, Housing Court Assistance Center, and Safe Families Office, will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Happy Labor Day from AVLF! #AVLF #LaborDay

All AVLF offices, including the Main Office, Housing Court Assistance Center, and Safe Families Office, will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!💛 ☀️

Join the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) team and make a real impact in our community! We’re now hiring for one full-time position that helps advance our mission of standing with, for, and alongside Atlantans. --- Program Data & Reporting Coordinator --- The Program Data & Reporting Coordinator supports AVLF's program data management, reporting, and grant compliance efforts. Reporting to the Program Data & Evaluation Manager, this position helps ensure that program data is accurate, consistent, and accessible and can be effectively used for grant reporting, program evaluation, organizational decision �making, and external reporting. --- Financial Assistance Coordinator --- The Financial Assistance Coordinator supports the Standing With Our Neighbors™ (SWON) Program by administering its emergency financial assistance program for families experiencing housing instability. Reporting to the SWON Director, this role reviews assistance requests, coordinates approvals and payments, maintains program records, and supports grant compliance, reconciliation, and reporting. --- Community Advocate Manager --- The Community Advocate Manager supports the Standing With Our Neighbors™ (SWON) Program by supervising and supporting Community Advocates and the SWON Intake Coordinator. Working closely with the SWON Director, this role coordinates programs, events, volunteers, and community partnerships while supporting community education, outreach, and training efforts. --- Managing Attorney --- The Managing Attorney of the Saturday Lawyer Program (SLP) provides leadership and oversight for AVLF’s longest-running program, which connects tenants experiencing landlord-tenant issues with volunteer attorneys for legal advice and representation. If you’re ready to use your skills to strengthen our community, we’d love to connect. Visit www.avlf.org/careers to learn more and apply.

Every year, nearly 40,000 evictions are filed in Fulton County. For many renters, receiving an eviction notice can feel overwhelming, but an eviction filing does not always mean you have to leave your home. That’s why AVLF’s Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program brings legal information and resources directly into communities, helping neighbors understand their rights, explore their options, and take informed steps when facing eviction. If you or someone you know has received an Eviction Notice in Georgia, watch this video and share it with someone who may need it. Knowing your rights and responding quickly can make a meaningful difference. Here's how you can help: • Share this resource with a neighbor, friend, or family member • Learn more about SWON and how AVLF connects communities with legal resources • Support AVLF so we can continue bringing legal help and information into Atlanta communities #AVLF #StandingWithOurNeighbors #SWON #HousingJustice #KnowYourRights

Here’s a little taste of one of Atlanta's best nights of the year.🍷 AVLF's Annual Winetasting is coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12th! Grab your tickets early and secure your spot for a night of great wine, great food, and a great cause. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: www.avlf.org/winetasting #AVLF #WineTastingForACause #FromCourthouseToCommunity #AVLFWinetasting

AVLF's Leadership Council came together on August 19 for its quarterly meeting at Troutman Pepper. Thank you to Kasia Hebda for hosting and to all of our Leadership Council members for continuing to show up, lead, and support AVLF’s work. Stay tuned for details on the 2027 Summer Social! #AVLF #LeadershipInAction #Atlanta

Our Medical Legal Partnership+ team knows that health and legal needs don’t exist in separate boxes. Unsafe housing. Family violence. Financial instability. Legal problems can create stress and barriers that no prescription can solve alone. That’s where Medical Legal Partnership+ comes in. This year, MLP+ served 110+ clients, with 57% experiencing housing-related issues, connecting patients to legal and community support when they needed it most. And the work doesn’t stop there. MLP+ hosts monthly outreach events and will offer two virtual legal clinics this September, bringing legal support closer to the community. Because sometimes, a healthier future starts with having someone in your corner. #AVLF #MLP+ #HealthJustice #FromCourthouseToCommunity #AtlantaLegal

Everyday Super Heroes 💛 This month's staff meeting, led by our Community Support & Prevention team, brought out the super heroes in all of us. At AVLF, our everyday heroes are the attorneys, advocates, social workers, and staff who show up to help Atlanta Families find safety stability, and justice. With or without the capes and costumes, we know that the real super power is showing up for our community when they need it the most with compassion, courage, and commitment. #AVLF #AtlantaVolunteerLawyersFoundation #FromCourthousetoCommunity #EverdayHeroes

We are so proud to celebrate Grace power, AVLF Managing Attorney of the Safe Families Office, on her selection to the @AtlantaBarAssociation’s Leadership Academy Class of 2026. Established in 2025, the Leadership Academy is designed to help attorneys grow as leaders within the Atlanta Bar, the legal profession, and the broader community. The six-week program includes CLE training sessions led by legal, corporate, and community leaders, as well as opportunities for community service, in-house counsel visits, and engagement with the Atlanta Bar Association. Through this experience, Grace will join fellow legal leaders from across the Atlanta Metro Area to build new skills, strengthen connections, and deepen her commitment to service. 🎉 #AVLFLeadership #AtlantaBarAssociation #FromCourthouseToCommunity

As a Keys to Justice Society member, your recurring support helps AVLF continue providing free legal and social services to Atlantans when they need an advocate most. Not to mention, exclusive benefits including tickets to the Keys to Justice Society Mixer, AVLF All-Star Awards, Summer Social, and AVLF Winetasting. Give monthly, make an impact all year long. Become a Keys to Justice Society member today at avlf.org/keys2justice.

We're going to the AVLF Winetasting. Are you? 🍷 AVLF's Annual Winetasting is coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12th! Grab your tickets early and secure your spot for a night of great wine, great food, and a great cause. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: www.avlf.org/winetasting ✨ BONUS: Join the Keys to Justice Society in August and you'll be automatically entered to win our exclusive Golden Ticket Package, a $500 value including two additional Winetasting tickets and President's Reception passes for two guests! #AVLF #WineTastingForACause #KeysToJustice #FromCourthouseToCommunity #AVLFWinetasting

Every year, nearly 40,000 evictions are filed in Fulton County. This puts renters and families at risk of displacement and instability. That’s why AVLF’s Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program brings legal information and resources directly into communities, helping neighbors understand their rights and connect with support before a housing crisis becomes a displacement. If you or someone you know has received an Eviction Notice in Georgia, watch this video and share it with someone who may need it. Knowing what to do next can make all the difference. Here's how you can help: • Share this resource with a neighbor, friend, or family member • Learn more about SWON and how AVLF connects communities with legal resources • Support AVLF so we can continue bringing legal help and information into Atlanta communities. #AVLF #StandingWithOurNeighbors #SWON #HousingJustice #KnowYourRights

ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT!! This August, join AVLF’s Keys to Justice Society — a growing community of Atlanta professionals making a difference through monthly giving — and you’ll be entered to win our Golden Ticket Package to the AVLF Winetasting! Starting at $45/month, your support helps AVLF provide free legal services to Atlanta families facing housing instability, abuse, and injustice. Join this month at avlf.com/keystojustice for your chance to go VIP! 📅 November 12, 2026 | 6–9 PM 📍 Mercedes-Benz Stadium #AVLFWinetasting #KeysToJusticeSociety #GoldenTicket #AtlantaEvents

Last year alone, AVLF served over 5,000 clients across Atlanta. That's the power of nonprofits, and today, on National Nonprofit Day, we're celebrating our team, volunteers, donors, and community members who make this all possible. At Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), we believe access to justice should be available to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. We stand by this belief by providing free legal help and advocacy to people facing housing instability and intimate partner abuse. Behind every number is a person, a family, and a story. AVLF's work helps people find safety, stability, and a path forward. Our work goes beyond the courtroom. Through partnerships with volunteer attorneys, social workers, community organizations, and supporters across Atlanta, AVLF meets people where they are and help them navigate some of life's most difficult challenges. Ready to support AVLF's work? Volunteer your time, or make a gift that helps provide access to justice for our neighbors. www.avlf.org/support #FromCourthouseToCommunity #AVLF #NationalNonProfitDay #ATLNonProfit #AcessToJustice

David fell behind on rent. Then came the eviction notice, and a landlord seeking over $7,300 in back rent. He didn't know how to prepare, what to say, or how to face a judge alone. AVLF was there for David. An AVLF attorney prepared David before his hearing, so when he walked into that courtroom, he wasn't alone. The result: a consent agreement. David would vacate, and the landlord dropped the entire $7,372.91 claim. No judgment followed him into his next chapter, no black mark trailing him through background checks and housing applications for years to come. Because AVLF was there, David got a clean slate. Every family deserves a fair shot in court. Read David's full story on our website: https://avlf.org/stories-of-impact/ *Names have been changed to protect client privacy. #AVLF #FromCourthouseToCommunity #HousingJustice #EvictionDefense #AVLFStoriesOfImpact

Turns out the most magical place on earth is AVLF's Winetasting, because every glass poured helps build safe, stable homes for Atlanta families. 🌟 Join us at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12th! Get your tickets now: www.avlf.org/winetasting BONUS: Join the Keys to Justice Society for $45/month in August and you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win our exclusive Golden Ticket Package, a $500+ value including: 🍷 Two additional Wine Tasting tickets 🥂 President's Reception passes for two guests #AVLF #AccessToJustice #WineTastingForACause #AVLFWinetasting #KeysToJustice

AVLF's Executive Director, Michael Lucas, shared a reflection on this past Saturday Lawyer Clinic. Read his full post below 💛 ----------------------------- "This last Saturday at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation's Saturday Lawyer clinic at Pittsburgh Yards® was a real emotional, full-circle moment for me -- and for my oldest daughter. Sixteen years ago, I ran my first Saturday clinic as a younger attorney at AVLF. Over the years since then, my daughters were by my side at AVLF legal clinics, rallies, and outreach events. And last weekend, my oldest was there again (being an incredible help with childcare, by the way) as I got back in the saddle, helped with logistics, and even was a lawyer again, interviewing a client who we are going to help. Thanks to Sarah Babcock and her amazing team, the program has evolved and improved greatly over the years, but what hasn't changed is Saturday Lawyer's critical place in the Atlanta legal system -- and in my family's heart." #SaturdayLawyer

Looking for free legal information and resources? Join AVLF at one of our upcoming community events! LAWYER AT THE LIBRARY Join Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) at your local library for free legal information, answers to general questions about housing, as well as resources to help you understand your rights and access available support. Please bring a copy of your lease and any notices you have received. 📍 Kindzei at Gideons - Media Center August 26 & September 16 | 3:00 - 5:00pm CLICK. CONNECT. COUNSEL. These free virtual legal clinics provide an opportunity to connect with an AVLF attorney about difficult housing or relationship issues. Please note that these clinics are exclusively available to eligible Kaiser Permanente and CareSource members. 📅 September 3 | 5–7 p.m. Kaiser Permanente members only 📅 September 10 | 5–7 p.m. CareSource members only 🔗 Learn more and find event details at www.avlf.org/events #AtlantaLegal #AccessToJustice #KnowYourRights #CommunityResources #FromCourthouseToCommunity

AVLF Cup Leaderboard Update! Our teams are making an incredible impact through fundraising and volunteer service, all in support of AVLF's mission to provide free legal services and advocacy to Atlantans facing housing instability and intimate partner abuse. Here's a look at the current leaderboard: 🏅 Centennial Olympic Park Group Fundraising Leader: Eversheds Sutherland Points Leader: Eversheds Sutherland 🏅 Adair Park Group Fundraising Leader: Hunton Andrews Kurth Points Leader: Arnall Golden Gregory 🏅 Woodruff Park Group Fundraising Leader: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Points Leader: Bondurant Mixson & Elmore The competition isn't over yet. Keep fundraising, keep volunteering, and keep climbing the leaderboard! Learn more at avlf.org/2026avlfcup #AVLFCup #AVLF #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #LawFirmsForGood

Over halfway through 2026! 🌟 Thanks to YOU, we've prevented evictions, secured protection for survivors, trained advocates, and served thousands of clients across Atlanta, and we're only halfway through the year. Impact doesn't happen alone. It happens when volunteers, partners, donors, and our community unite for justice. #2026MidYearReview #AVLF #AccessToJustice #FromCourthouseToCommunity

The AVLF Safe & Stable Families (SSF) team had a fantastic time celebrating National Night Out across Atlanta! 🎉 Our team split up to connect with neighbors at both the City of South Fulton Police Department's National Night Out and NPU-V's National Night Out. These events are all about bringing communities together, strengthening relationships, and connecting families with valuable resources. 💙 #NationalNightOut #CommunityPartnership #SafeAndStableFamilies #AVLF #AtlantaCommunity

School is back in session, but SWON has been working hard the whole summer and every year since 2016. As we've been looking back at the past 10 years with pride and joy for our community, we can't wait to see what's next for Standing With Our Neighbors. From one school to nine, SWON has spent a decade bringing legal advocacy straight into the schools and neighborhoods where families live, not waiting for them to find their way to downtown Atlanta to the courthouse. The result: Evictions prevented. Repairs secured. Homes kept. Kids who got to stay in the same classroom, with the same friends, in the same neighborhood they call home. Swipe through for a quick 101 on how SWON works and why it matters. 🏠 Need help or want to get involved? Visit www.avlf.org #StandingWithOurNeighbors #HousingJustice #AVLF #AtlantaNonprofit #BackToSchool

⏳ 100 Days to Go! ⏳ Mark your calendar, AVLF's Annual Winetasting Event is just 100 days away! Grab your tickets early and secure your spot for a night of great wine, great food, and a great cause at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://avlf.org/winetasting ✨ BONUS: Join the Keys to Justice Society in August and you'll be automatically entered to win our exclusive Golden Ticket Package, a $500 value including two additional Winetasting tickets and President's Reception passes for two guests! #AVLF #AccessToJustice #WineTastingForACause #100DaysAway #KeysToJustice

Welcome back, Atlanta Public Schools! ✨ AVLF had a great time celebrating with students and families at the APS Back to School Bash! Here's to a year full of new goals, big dreams, and endless possibilities! #BackToSchool #AtlantaPublicSchools #AVLF

Our Safe and Stable Families team took a moment to slow down, connect, and create together at the SSF Team Meeting. Because the work we do to strengthen families starts with taking care of ourselves first. Grateful for this team and the heart they bring every day. 💜 #SafeAndStableFamilies #TeamMeeting

Standing With Our Neighbors truly means to meet people where they are. Ten years ago, AVLF asked a simple question: what if legal help came to the community instead of the other way around? The answer became Standing With Our Neighbors, a program that has since delivered over 1,400 housing benefits to Atlanta families. SWON brings attorneys, community advocates, and social workers directly into schools, community spaces, and wherever families are. Because no one should stand alone when standing up for their rights. #FromCourthouseToCommunity #StandingWithOurNeighbors #SWON10YearAnniversary #TenantRights #HousingJustice #LegalAid #AtlantaEvictions #FultonCounty #CommunityAdvocacy

That's a wrap on the 2026 All-Star Awards!🌟 This event brought together the most amazing community of All-Stars, Partners, and Sponsors and we couldn't be more grateful! And a special thank you to our honored guest, Brian Goldstone, author of "No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America," for joining us. Here are just a few highlights from today, and stay tuned because MORE photos are on the way! ✨ Thank YOU for showing up, showing out, and making the All-Star Awards shine. Photographer📸: @zachwolfe #AVLFAllStars #AllStarAwards #AccessToJustice

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