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  • VLP Winter Break Closure

    Dec 16 10:18 am graphic with VLP brand colors, abstract shapes

    Please be aware VLP will be closed on the following dates for winter break. December 24 – January 3 Stay safe and have a good winter season!

  • Giving Tuesday: Double Your Impact!

    Dec 1 9:30 am

    Make a gift in honor of Giving Tuesday before Friday, and your gift–and your impact–will be doubled! Donate today @ https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportvlp Your support will help us continue to provide high-quality pro bono legal assistance to our clients, especially those hit hardest by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for your generosity this [ More… ]

  • VLP Thanksgiving Schedule

    Nov 23 9:56 am

    VLP & our call center ERLI are open today, tomorrow, and part of Wednesday. Please note our Thanksgiving schedule: Weds (11/25) we will close at 2:30 p.m., and we will be closed Thurs (11/26) and Fri (11/27). Stay safe!

  • In Memory of Chief Justice Ralph Gants

    Sep 16 2:37 pm

    Chief Justice Gants once said: “There is abundant room for discussions that begin with the words, ‘What if…?'” This lifelong attitude was part of what made Ralph Gants a true pillar in the legal community.  For him, “What if?” was not just a rhetorical question–it was a challenge.  Chief Justice Gants championed progress and access to [ More… ]

  • You’re Invited!

    Aug 19 12:43 pm VLP's logo against a silhouette of the Boston skyline.

    Join us for VLP’s 2020 Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event! This year, we will be coming to you live on Zoom.  You will still learn about our fantastic awardees and hear from our incredible keynote speakers, but now you can attend from the comfort of your own home! Please RSVP to the event here. (You will [ More… ]

  • VLP and ERLI Closing Early in Observation of Juneteenth

    Jun 18 12:57 pm

    In observation of Juneteenth, VLP and ERLI will be closing early tomorrow, June 19th.   ERLI’s queue will be closed at 11:30 AM and the VLP office will be closed at 1:00 PM. To learn more about Juneteenth, please visit VLP’s newest resource page.

  • Call Center Hours During COVID

    Apr 14 2:03 pm

    Our callcenter, ERLI, has new hours!  We will keep you posted if anything changes but the updated hours for Eastern Region Legal Intake are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9AM-12PM Tuesday & Thursday: 12:30PM-3:30PM Thank you and stay healthy!

  • Your Rights in Small Claims Court During the Pandemic

    Apr 10 8:46 am

    Because of the coronavirus COVID-19, the Trial Court, which includes Small Claims Court, has made some new rules:   POSTPONED COURT DATES: All pending Small Claims cases are postponed until no earlier than Monday, May 4, 2020.    That means if your Small Claims case is currently scheduled for any date before May 4, 2020, you do NOT [ More… ]

  • VLP Clinics Update

    Mar 26 11:42 am

    Please note: in compliance with recommendations from the CDC, our clinics are now scheduled to reopen as of May 4th (5/4/2020). Stay safe and thank you for your patience!

  • VLP and ERLI closed 3/16 and 3/17

    Mar 16 8:27 am

    Due to court closure today (3/16) and tomorrow (3/17), VLP and ERLI will be closed. Apologies for any inconvenience!