Category: Latest News

VLP Priorities Survey

by VLP

Want to help VLP serve our clients and volunteers better?  Take a moment to fill out our brief, confidential survey.

 

This survey is part of VLP’s process of reviewing our priorities and finding out about the legal issues faced by low-income people in the communities we serve. We appreciate you taking a couple minutes to answer these questions.

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Esta encuesta forma parte de un proceso que VLP está llevando a cabo para examinar nuestras prioridades y determinar las situaciones legales que enfrentan los residentes de bajos ingresos de las comunidades que servimos. Mucho le agradeceremos que dedique unos pocos minutos a contestar estas preguntas.

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Happy Birthday, Judge G!

by VLP

Happy Birthday, Judge G! Judge Ginsburg (retired) continues to be an absolute powerhouse for VLP and the Senior Partners for Justice. Thank you for all your amazing work. We hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Happy International Interpreter/Translator Day!

by VLP

VLP is so grateful for our amazing team of interpreters & translators! Interpreters help our volunteers & staff provide legal assistance to hundreds of individuals every year–we couldn’t do it without you. Happy International Translation Day from VLP!

Remembering Paul Kane

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Photo of Paul Kane receiving the 2011 Gideon Trumpet Award from Judge Ginsburg

Sadly, we have somber news to share. Last week, we learned that a long-time friend of VLP, Paul M. Kane Esq., passed away. 


For over 15 years, Paul anonymously sponsored Senior Partners for Justice (SPJ) luncheons, allowing SPJ members and other volunteers to enjoy the benefit of gathering monthly and learning from expert presenters. He mentored many of SPJ’s early volunteers. It was their great fortune to learn from this brilliant lawyer.


“He was a dear personal friend,” says Judge Edward Ginsburg, “and a strong supporter of Senior Partners for Justice. Not only was Paul a good and loyal friend, but he was also the co-founder of the legal aid clinic at Boston College. He was an early advocate of access to justice for all.” 


His kindness and legacy will not be forgotten, and we will carry the lessons Paul taught us in our hearts as we mourn his passing.  


Thank you and stay well,
VLP

In Memoriam: Tim Lee

by VLP

It is with great sadness that we inform you Tim Lee, longtime VLP board member and staunch advocate for folks battling mental illness, passed away yesterday morning.  

We received several messages from those lucky enough to work with Tim, and the words “kind” and “thoughtful” showed up in every single one.  Tim led his life with wisdom, consideration, and patience.  To quote one of Tim’s colleagues: “I was always impressed with Tim’s…commitment to helping people that society has turned its back on. He was a true champion for the unfortunate.”

In Tim’s memory, let us continue our work and let us never forget to stay kind and thoughtful.

We will be sending out information regarding Tim’s service and how you can support his family soon.

Thank you to everyone who has offered words of sympathy,
VLP

VLP Celebrates Juneteenth!

by VLP

VLP will be closed tomorrow in honor of Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States.

On June 19, 1865, word reached Galveston, TX about the end of slavery- a full two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth began as a Texas state holiday and has spread to be a nationwide celebration. To learn the history of Juneteenth, please visit https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm. 

VLP celebrates Juneteenth to recognize the importance of Black history and in acknowledgment of the injustices still faced the Black community today. Find resources for self-care, education, and support at https://vlpnet.org/blm/

Happy AAPI Heritage Month!

by VLP
family holding baby

Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Celebrate AAPI pride, history, and triumphs! Performances, historical trivia, panel discussions, and more content for folks with Asian heritage & their allies can be found here.

In Memoriam: Maren Robinson, Esq.

by VLP

It is with somberness and respect that we announce the passing of Attorney Maren Robinson.

 

During the 1990s, Maren served as VLP’s Managing Attorney, and her dedication to our clients lives on in the households she helped change for the better.
 
We offer our condolences to Maren’s family, and we encourage you to read the obituary prepared by her husband: here (https://legcy.co/3gg0y3y).