The Homeless Advocacy Project provides free civil legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
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This October we’re highlighting Nia Kyritsis from Akin Gump! Nia has jumped into pro bono SOAR work with determination and passion for serving her community. Read more here: haplegal.org/happening/octob….
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October marks the National Celebration of Pro Bono! Thanks to our volunteers who are invaluable to our mission of reducing the frequency and duration of homelessness in Philly. Celebrate pro bono by getting involved! Contact Maggie (moberkircher@haplegal.org) to learn more.
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Jen Enck is a standout pro bono advocate and our September Spotlight! She’s thorough and thoughtful, and has assisted over 15 clients in her first year of volunteering with HAP. Learn more here: haplegal.org/happening/septe….
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We’re proud of the good work our pro bono volunteers do for our clients and excited to see the impact of this work highlighted. Read more here: philadelphiabar.org/?pg=TheP….
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Check out our June volunteer spotlight, Benjamin Fischer from Klehr Harrison! Benjamin’s advocacy for a pro bono client who had exhausted all other options achieved an awesome result. Learn more here: haplegal.org/happening/june-….
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We're excited to present a special part two of last month's volunteer spotlight! Learn about the impact of a HAP pro bono advocate from a client's perspective:
haplegal.org/happening/may-2….
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April is National Volunteer Month and a perfect time to celebrate our wonderful volunteer, Donna Siegel Moffa from KTMC! Donna joined HAP’s volunteer ranks last fall and has quickly become an absolute pro bono standout! Learn more here: haplegal.org/happening/april….
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This March we’re highlighting Steve Nicolai from Hogan Lovells! Steve has been a consistent supporter of HAP legal clinics, an awesome SOAR advocate, and a recruiter of HAP volunteers for several years. Learn more here: haplegal.org/happening/march….
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Wishing a HAPpy second workaversary to our staff attorney Andrew Feigenbaum!
He's only been here a short time, but Andrew is already finding his footing as one of our most effective and reliable advocates--join us in celebrating him today!
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Wishing a HAPpy 1st anniversary to our staff attorney Garry Giddings!
Garry always treats his clients with dignity and empathy, and in those ways and others exemplifies HAP's values. Congrats on the milestone Garry, we appreciate you!
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This month we are thrilled to celebrate one of our most dedicated pro bono supporters, Lorraine Mahoney from Chubb! Please read more about her incredible contributions here: haplegal.org/happening/febru….
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With gratitude for all of our Twitter fans, HAP is moving to Bluesky! Please keep in touch with us there. bsky.app/profile/hap-philly.…
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Hear the latest from HAP, who turned 35(!) this year, on the Federal Point-in-Time Count, the Philly Point-in-Time Count, and 2024 in-review. haplegal.org/happening/homel…
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We’re kicking off 2025 celebrating a wonderful volunteer, Megan Kelleher from Eckert Seamans, who has helped HAP to meet a major client need for replacement immigration documents. To learn more, visit: haplegal.org/happening/janua….
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HAPpiest anniversary to Margianne Smith - 25 years at HAP today!
In that quarter century, Margie has been the first point of contact for thousands of our clients, always greeting them with a grace, generorisity, and empathy that makes HAP, HAP.
haplegal.org/staff-member/ma…
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HAPpy 7th Anniversary to our SOAR Project Director, Patrick McNeil! Patrick brings an incredible combination of compassion and deep intellect to work each day. He is a tireless advocate for our clients, and keeps his coworkers laughing with his good nature. Thank you Patrick!
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Curious about what legal clinics HAP is offering when? Visit our legal clinic calendar at haplegal.org/legal-clinics/ . So far in Jan. HAP will be on site with Broad Street Love and Bethesda Project's Our Brothers Place shelter. Our website will have the most up-to-date information!
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If someone you know is struggling with the cold weather, consider calling Project HOME's Outreach Line: (215) 232-1984 to help find shelter.
Alternatively, visit this city page for a variety of cold weather resources, including a map of warming centers: phila.gov/2025-01-08-city-pr…
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Our final volunteer spotlight of 2024 is Brooke McGlinn from Morgan Lewis! Brooke has served as a wonderful pro bono advocate for countless HAP clients over her 13 years of service. Learn more here: haplegal.org/happening/decem….
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