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Philadelphia VIP promotes equal justice for the poor
by providing civil legal services not otherwise
available, collaborating with other legal services
organizations, and promoting a culture of
volunteerism by educating and exposing attorneys
and law students to issues of poverty.
Philadelphia VIP is founded on the principle
that access to the legal system should be ensured
for all in Philadelphia. For three decades, we
have matched those who have nowhere else
to turn with volunteer attorneys - saying
YES every day to help people solve their
legal problems.
Dear Friends of VIP,
Philadelphia VIP celebrated a significant anniversary in 2011, recognizing thirty years
of service to our community. In this report, you will see the results from some of the
many initiatives we launched in 2011—each of which resulted in more support for VIP
and concurrently, more clients served by VIP.
While 2011 was an amazing year for VIP, the outlook for the next few years is not as
rosy. While needs are increasing, funding for our mission has been decreasing.
Funding is down across the board, from foundations to corporations to government
grants. VIP has been very fortunate so far to survive these economic times. For
example, our individual supporters have stepped in to bridge some of the resulting
financial shortfall and helped VIP continue its core services without disruption.
Despite these challenges, VIP is committed to its important mission of leveraging the
resources of volunteer attorneys to serve low-income Philadelphians, micro
entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations serving the community. With your help, we
can achieve even better results for our clients in 2012.
Whether you are interested in volunteering on a case or at a clinic, serving on a
committee, or providing supportive services to VIP and our clients, we welcome you to
our volunteer rolls. And of course, we hope that you all will continue to financially
support our work to ensure we can meet our mission for the next thirty years.
Thank you for all that you do for VIP.
Sincerely,
Mark C. Levy
2011-2012 Board President
Sara L. Woods
Executive Director
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Thanks to your support, VIP volunteers focused on helping low-income Philadelphians
gain access to the legal justice system in our four priority areas - supporting family stability,
preventing homelessness, maintaining income, and promoting community economic
development. These are their stories...
Supporting Family Stability
Grace’s* daughter passed away leaving behind a teenage
daughter, Joy. On the eve of Thanksgiving, Joy dropped her
then 11-month-old son off at day care and vanished.
Without hesitation, Grace began caring for Michael, who
showed signs of autism.
Without the money necessary to complete an adoption and
termination of parental rights, Grace came to VIP for help
and was matched with Andrea Paul, of the law firm of
Harper & Paul. Andrea walked Grace through the process
step-by-step and made Grace feel like “royalty.” Together,
Andrea and Grace were able to secure Michael a stable and
loving home with his great-grandmother. “Grace was so
happy and thrilled with the adoption. The conclusion of the
case brought so much joy to her,” said Andrea.
Almost five years later Grace can still hardly believe how lucky she was to find a pro bono lawyer. “When you
wish for something for so long, when you get it, you can’t believe it.” Michael is now a third grader, at the top
of his class.
Andrea explains that “the best part of working with Philadelphia VIP is being able to provide legal services to
someone who cannot afford them. It is like assisting someone to realize his dreams and making them come true.”
Preventing Homelessness
Lawrence* lives in South Philadelphia with his two children.
Lawrence suffers from cancer and is disabled. His Social Security
disability benefits are his only source of income. When Lawrence
experienced difficulty making mortgage payments, Susan*, his
fiancé, used her credit to help him refinance with a new lender. Soon
after, she ended the relationship and allowed the mortgage to go
into default. Lawrence learned of the scope of the fraud, including
forging his name on two deeds giving her an interest in the
property, when a foreclosure action was initiated against his house.
Lawrence was matched with attorney David Dearden, a partner at
Kalogredis, Sansweet, Dearden and Burke. David filed a Quiet Title
Action against Susan and intervened in the foreclosure action.
Eventually Susan provided a special warranty deed to Lawrence
transferring her entire interest to him.
Together, they filed a federal action against the mortgage company.
Both the foreclosure action and the federal action were settled
through an agreement that provided for a mortgage modification
that reduced the principal balance and extended the term of the loan
so that the required mortgage payments were affordable for
Lawrence. “VIP went a long way to get my house back. I don’t know how to thank Dave or VIP enough,” said
Lawrence.
*Names have been changed and last names have been omitted to protect client privacy.
Maintaining Income
William* was married for over 22 years and suffers from bipolar
disorder. William had recently been released from a psychiatric center
after a breakdown. Upon release he was informed by the clinic staff that
he could not return home and was given money for a train ticket to
Philadelphia. William arrived in Philadelphia with no money and no
place to go. Shortly afterward he was informed that his wife was filing
for divorce. His wife's attorney then requested William to sign
paperwork allowing his wife exclusive use of the marital home and
freezing all shared assets. William lived in a series of homeless shelters
in Philadelphia for most of the next year.
Andrew Cole took on William’s case, working with William to reach an
equitable division of his marital estate. William was forced “to rebuild
his life from a very vulnerable position. No money, no job, and no family
to help him,” said Andrew. "Andrew more than extended himself for
me throughout the divorce proceedings, leaving no stone unturned,”
said William. Ultimately, Andrew successfully finalized William's
divorce in which the marital assets were divided in William’s favor.
Andrew explained that he feels a personal “obligation to help others where he can.” He also noted that William
“was always very appreciative of everything I did for him, and his perseverance is a testament to his character.”
William says that with the help of Andrew, he now has a place to call home and is “leading a calm, contemplative
life” as he rebuilds it.
Promoting Community Economic Development
Fun and Function LLC, a company run by Haskel and Aviva Weiss, designs toys
and therapy products to build skills and empower children of every ability,
including one of their children who has sensory processing disorder. They needed
an attorney to help them on numerous legal issues, including employment
agreements, patent searches, website disclaimers, and a frivolous copyright law
suit from a larger competitor who threatened to put them out of business.
Ryan Wertman, an associate at Blank Rome LLP, agreed to take on the case.
Although some of the legal issues were out of Ryan’s practice area, he proactively sought
help from other members of his firm to mentor him. "Ryan was an invaluable resource
for us because we did not have the capacity for legal fees. He allowed us to grow
and explore, be creative," said Aviva. After two years of working with Fun and
Function, he did more than strengthen their business. He enhanced the lives of the Weiss family and the special
needs children they are dedicated to helping.
When they first became VIP clients, Fun and Function only had 3 people on staff and only about 100,000 units in
sales annually. After receiving assistance from VIP, they now have 12 employees and celebrated almost a million
products sold in 2009.
Ryan is amazed and humbled by the growth of Fun and Function since his involvement with its legal matters. Of
his experience as a VIP volunteer, he says "It is especially rewarding when you can assist a business with such a
good mission that's helping people. It's been incredible to watch for an attorney."
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website at
http://phillyvip.org/content/volunteer-today!
Case Statistics
VIP’s volunteers provided more than 15,000 hours of volunteer service in 2011, in substantive
areas from Adoption to Zoning. VIP’s pro bono attorneys and professional staff assisted in
civil cases for more than 3,310 individuals and families who could not afford attorneys and
whose cases would not have been handled by other public interest organizations. If billed out
at a rate of $200 per hour, a low estimate in today’s for-profit legal market, these pro bono
services would be valued at nearly $3,600,000.
Case Type
Adoption
262
Adv. Directives, Wills & Estates
146
Auto Accident
749
Child Abuse Expungement
105
Choice of Entity
17
Civil Forfeiture
450
Collect/Repo/Def/Garnsh
215
Conservatorship
285
Contracts/Warranties
160
Custody/Visitation
Divorce
101
165
150
Supporting Family Stability
Preventing Homelessness
Promoting Community Economic
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44%
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Homeownership/Probate
1254
Homeownership/Real Property
1187
Housing
Maintaining Family Income
808
Employment
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22%
1628
Domestic Abuse
General Counsel
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2
Consumer/Finance
Corporate Governance Issues
Volunteer Hours by Priority Area
Hours
7
Estimate of Contributed Services
Volunteer Case Hours Totals (15590 hrs x $200)
$3,118,000
Immigration/Naturalization
215
Board Member Volunteer Hours Total (36 Members x 20 hrs x $200)
$144,000
Incorporation
644
Legal Clinic Volunteer Hours Total (1590 hrs x $200)
$318,000
Intellectual Property
125
Volunteer Trainer Hour Totals (109 hrs x $200)
Landlord/Tenant not Pub.H.
355
Total Contributed Services
Licenses (Auto & Other)
112
Loans/Installment Purchases
Miscellaneous
Mortgage Foreclosure
Name Change
25
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3160
503
Probate
209
Public Housing
145
SSI
25
Support
251
Tax
920
Torts
608
Zoning
Total Volunteer Hours:
50
15,555
"One day I met VIP. One blessed day. I
call it a blessed day because I instantly
felt a connection with the organization.
They were warm. I no longer felt
hopeless. I didn't feel guilty or
condemned. I am very thankful for the
VIP group."
- Pearl*, VIP Client
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Laurice Smith
Nancy Smith
Richard Smolen
Maggie Soboleski
Howard Soloman
Laura Solomon
Katherine Sookhoo
Samantha Southall
Nastassia Stakhouskaya
Jeffrey Stanton
Laura Stegossi
Judith Stein
Timothy Stengal
Kevin Stepanuk
Kay Sickles
Kathleen Stephenson
David Stern
Robert Stern
Paul Stewart
Sandra Stoneman
Sonja Strahm
Dawn Strohl
Vinh Su
Julia Swain
Lilton Taliaferro
Amy Tarr
Mark Taylor
Christopher Taylor
Mark Taylor
Maria N. Testa
Lara Thane
Evangelo Theodosopoulos
Robert Thomas
Marisa Tilghman
Robert Tintner
DeMaris Trapp
Garrett Trego
MyMy Trieu
Lorena Trujillo
David Tshudy
Dave Tuason
Neil Tyler
Anna Urban
Alison Van Horn
Richard Vanderslice
Jonathan Siegel
Yolanda Vazquez
Lisette Shirdan-Harris
Edward Sholinsky
Ryan Sibert
Alexandra Venters
Jamie Venters
Michael Viola
Irina Volk
Maxim Voltchenkko
Lindi Von Mutius
Amir Vonsover
Susan Wallack
Jacqueline Walsh
Pamela Walz
Laura Warren
Nancy Wasser
Megan Watson
Nanci Weber
Lyn Weinberg
Kenneth Weinstein
Dean Weisgold
S. Jerry Weissman
Phillippe Weisz
Ralph Wellington
Rachel Wener
Brian Westfield
Adrienne Wetmore
Brieanna Wheeland
Teresa White Swoope
Matthew Whitehorn
Johan Widjaja
Francine Wilensky
Kathleen Wilkinson
Lindsay Willett
G. Thomas Williams
Rebecca Williams
James Williamson
Benjamin Wills
Matt Wilson
Sharon Wilson
David Wisniewski
Ronald Wolf
Darla Woodring
Sara Woods
Matthew Woodward
Andrea Yannuzzi
A. Nancy Yarzabek
David Yavil
Mims Zabriskie
Deborah Zateeny
Jennifer Zegel
Thomas Zemaitis
Yueyi Zhang
Lee Zimmerman
Ilana Zion
Marc Zucker
Thank You
to our Contact Firms…
Aramark
Katherine Kelton
Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler,
Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C.
Brian Hall
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Caren L. Pocino Yeamans
Ballard Spahr LLP
Mary Gay Scanlon
Lisa Whitely
Fox Rothschild LLP
Jacqueline M. Carolan
Blank Rome LLP
Kathy E. Ochroch
Galfand Berger LLP
Marc S. Jacobs
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Samantha L. Southall
Sherman W. Smith
Thomas M. Tammany
Gibbons P.C.
Carl Henry Delacato, Jr.
Pepper Hamilton LLP
Jason Spang
Joseph A. Sullivan
Christopher Wasson
GlaxoSmithKline
Andrew W. Boczkowski
Reed Smith LLP
Christopher K. Walters
Haines & Associates
Julia Haines
Saul Ewing LLP
Sue Metrow
Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudin
Alan C. Promer
Schnader Harrison Segal &
Lewis LLP
Bruce P. Merenstein
Nancy Winkelman
Conrad O’Brien PC
James A. McTigue
P. Connell McNulty
Cozen O’Connor
Douglas B. Fox
Hayes Hunt
Dechert LLP
Ethan Fogel
Anthony LaGreca
Dilworth Paxson LLP
Matthew Whitehorn
DLA Piper US LLP
Richard L. Gruenberger
John McKeever
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
David F. Abernethy
Chanda Miller
Duane Morris, LLP
A. Nicole Friant
Eckert Seamans Cherin &
Mellott, LLC
Brya Keilson
ING Group
Nicholas Moringo
Jacoby Donner, P.C.
Henry J. Donner
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell &
Hippel LLP
Joseph J. Centeno
Peggy Rubin
Segal, McCambridge, Segal &
Mahoney
Patricia J. Baxter
Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg Spector Gadon & Rosen, P.C.
& Ellers LLP
Suzanne Schiller
Carl S. Primavera
Stradley Ronon Stevens &
Randi L. Rubin
Young, LLP
Kolsby, Gordon, Robin,
Steven Davis
Shore & Bezar
White and Williams LLP
Nadeem Bezar
George J. Hartnett
McCarter & English, LLP
Kathy A. O'Neill
Barbara K. Gotthelf
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman
& Dicker
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker
& Rhoads, LLP
Kathleen D. Wilkinson
Michael B. Hayes
Jessica Richman
“Our large firm contacts act as ambassadors for VIP at their
firms. They support VIP in its mission by recruiting their
colleagues to take VIP cases and, through their leadership and
commitment, promote the importance of pro bono work.”
- Laurice Smith, Staff Attorney
Thank You
to the following Corporations, Foundations &
Firms for their generous support…
A special thank you to the
for supporting VIP for over 30 years!
Abelson Legal Search
Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin
Philadelphia Bar Foundation
Athena Biotechnologies, Inc
Harkins Cunningham
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Ballard Spahr, LLP
Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial
PNC
Barra Foundation
Hofstein Weiner & Levit, P.C.
Pond Lehocky Stern & Giordano
Beneficial Bank Foundation
Independence Foundation
Post & Schell
Berner Klaw & Watson
Internal Revenue Service (LITC)
Raynes McCarty
Blank Rome LLP
IOLTA Supreme Court of PA
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC
Jacoby Donner
Real Property Section,
Philadelphia Bar Association
Business Law Section
James Decrescenzo Reporting
Reclamere The Data Security Experts
Christie Pabarue Mortensen & Young
Kaplan
Reed Smith LLP
Citi Foundation
KH & KD Foundation
Reilly Janiczek & McDevitt
Citizens Bank
Reliable Copy Service, Inc.
Claneil Foundation
Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg
& Ellers
Connelly Foundation
Kline & Specter PC
Rutgers School of Law
Conrad O'Brien
Kovler & Rush, P.C.
Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky
Cozen O'Connor
Law Offices of Stacy E. Schwarz, LLC
Saul Ewing LLP
Deasey Mahoney Valentini & North
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Dechert LLP
Margolis Edelstein
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
Dilworth Paxson LLP
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman
& Goggin
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
Martin, Banks, Pond, Lehocky & Wilson
TD Bank
McAndrews Law Offices PC
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation
McCarter & English
The Philadelphia Foundation
Messa and Associates
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation
Montgomery McCracken Walker
& Rhoads LLP
U.S. Spaces Inc.
DLA Piper US LLP
Dolfinger McMahon Foundation
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Duane Morris LLP
Duffy & Partners
E. Rhoda Shaten Charitable Foundation
Eckert Seamans LLC
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Eisenberg Rothweiler Winkler Eisenberg
& Jeck P.C.
Morgan Stanley
New Century Trust
eTERA Consulting
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell
& Hippel , LLP
Exelon Corporation/PECO Energy
Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter & Tanner
First American Title Insurance Company
Fox Rothschild LLP
Galfand Berger LLP
Gay, Chacker & Mittin
GlaxoSmithKline
GoodSearch
Oxholm Family Fund
Palmer Biezup & Henderson LLP
Pansini & Mezrow
Pepper Hamilton LLP
Petrelli Law PC
Rosen, Schafer & DiMeo, LLP
Sunoco Foundation
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Veritext Mid-Atlantic
Wapner Newman Wigrizer & Brecher
Weinstein, Schleifer & Kupersmith
Westin Philadelphia
White & Williams LLP
William Penn Foundation
Worker's Compensation Section,
Philadelphia Bar Association
Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer
Toddy, P.C.
Philadelphia Bar Association
“VIP stands out in its professionalism, responsiveness and commitment to its clients. It has been
a pleasure to work with VIP on the important task of securing title to a needy client’s home. I
work with VIP because the organization makes it easy to make a difference.”
– Jeremy I. Levy, Dechert LLP
Thank You
to the following individuals
for their generous support…
David Abernethy
Stephen Dittmann
Ned Hark
David Ackerman
Debra Djupman
Mitchell Harris
Karen Aloia
Jack and Tammy Dodds
Michael Hayes
Brad & Christine Bak
Olga Dongi-Molinero
Peter Hearn
Michael Balent
Rhasheda Douglas
Susan Heckrotte
Larry Beaser
Dimitri Dovas
Edwin Hemwall
Wendy Beetlestone
Stephen Dubin
Wendy Hess
Judy Berkman
Hon. Alice Dubow
Rhonda Hill Wilson
Alan Bernstein
Albertine DuFrayne
Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker
Gabriel Bevilacqua
Kevin Dunleavy
George Hoez
Edward Blumstein
Courtenay Dunn
Matthew Hogan
Andrew Boczkowski
Irina Ehrlich
Rosemary Hughes
Adam Bonin
Michael Eidel
Hara Jacobs
Paul Bonney
Bjorg & Hilary Elonai
Jessica Jacquay
Richard Bost
John Encarnación
Kim Jessum
Rachel Branson
Jeffrey Engle
Leslie John
Daniel Brewer
Emory & Carole Enscore
Ernest Jones
Alan Brooks
William Enscore
Stephen Kastenberg
Sharon Browning
Paul Feldman
Warren Kauffman
Catherine Brunermer
Michael Fingerman
Jessica Khan
Leonard Busby
Lise Fisher
Kenneth Kleinman
Stephen Buvel
T. Keith Fogg
Mitchell Klevan
Robert Carlton, Jr.
Richard Foltz
Eve Klothen
Hiram Carmona
Stephen Ford
Richard Knox
Jacqueline Carolan
Karen Forman
Ronald Kovler
Catherine Carr
Stephen Foxman
Laura Krabill
William Carr
Deborah Freedman
Carol Kroch
Hon. Matthew Carrafiello
A. Nicole Friant
Marilyn Kutler
Alyssa Cherkin
Carl Fridy
Sayde Ladov
Thomas Chiacchio
Patricia Gaab
Kristen Lawfer
Kadene Chin
Rachel Gallegos
Hon. Anne Lazarus
Greisa Colon Rivera
Ade Galloway
Matthew Lee
Brad Cooper
Rudolph Garcia, Jr.
Sophia Lee
Julianne Curry
Ryan Gerbino
Howard Levin
Mitra Dadmarz
Terry Gillen
Mark Levy
Elizabeth Dalton
Mary Jo Gilsdorf
Charisse Lillie
Francis Devine, III
Amy Ginensky
Brian Lovequist
Tobey & Mark Dichter
Thomas Grace
Richard Lowe
Frank DiMeo
John Green
Alfonso Madrid
Harper Dimmerman
Steven Grumm
Christopher Mallios, Jr.
Charles Mapp, Sr.
Bradley Rainer
Laurice Smith
Gilbert Marquez
Tanya Rambert
Nancy Smith
Barry and Barbara Marrs
Sandi Ramos
Richard Smolen
Dimitri Mavroudis
Patricia Randall
Erik Solivan
Marjorie McAboy
Erin Randolph-Williams
Rayman Solomon
Brian & Meredith McCormick
Michael Ratigan
Samantha Southall
Jennifer McHugh
Abraham Reich
Laura Sparks
Maureen Mingey
Brian Reidy
John Sperger
Mark Momjian
Martha Reilly
Tami Stark
Sam Morgan
Michael Reilly
Kathryn Stickel
Markita Morris-Louis
Sarah Ricks
Julia Swain
Mary Mullany
Mark Riesenfeld
Walter Swayze
Peter Newman
Hon. Annette Rizzo
Mark-Allen Taylor
Hilleary Nguyen
Thomas Roberts
Jeffrey Taylor
Kim Nguyen
Jesse Rodriguez
Joseph Torregrossa
Adrienne Norfleet
Carmen Romano
Maresa Torregrossa Mahoney
Patrick Northen
Ellen Rosen Rogoff
David Unkovic
John O'Brien
Peter Rossi
Melissa Volin
Kathy Ochroch
John Rubens
Melissa Weiler Gerber
John Oleksiuk
Louis Rulli
Joseph Weiss
Matthew Olesh
Paul Saint-Antoine
Harry Weiss
Maureen Olives
Kari Samuels
Kimberly West
Seth and Zanny Oltman
Kathy O'Neill
Carl Tobey Oxholm, III
Patricia Santelle
Nancy Whalen
Orlando Santiago
Matthew Whitehorn
John Savoth
Sara Woods
Rev. Spyridon Papademetriou
Rose Ann Scanlon
Robert & Lynn Woods
Michelle Payne
Mary Gay Scanlon
Matthew Woodward
Wesley Payne, IV
Walter Schanbacher
John Wright
Ralph Pinkus
Magdalena Schardt
Christopher Yaure
David Pollack
Billie Schnall
John Young
Jason Poore
Dveera Segal
Lanay Zarallo
Joseph Powell, Jr.
David Shapiro
Deborah Zateeny
Joseph Prim, Jr.
Carole Sheffield
Bernard Zbrzeznj
Carl Primavera
Hon. Lisette Shirdan-Harris
Suzanne Pritchard
Vanessa Silva
Frances Rafferty
Doug & Jessica Simon
“There aren't too many organizations that have the follow through that VIP
does. VIP has a vast network of pro bono attorneys who care, and that allows
someone seeking legal help to only have to contact one place in their time of
need, rather than conducting a scavenger hunt. I like being a part of that
network.”
– Lindsay Willett
2011 Financials
Fiscal Year 2011 Revenue
IOLTA
Philadelphia Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Foundation
United Way
Individual Campaign
Annual Firm Appeal
Corporate Campaign
Board Contributions
Foundations & Other Funders
Government Grants
Interest Income
Name Change Escrow
Signature Recruitment Events
Tangled Title Fund
Miscellaneous
Fundraiser
Total Revenue
Fiscal Year 2011 Expenditures
$92,250
125,000
68,000
31,330
5,730
58,850
23,890
10,100
770,147
81,309
1,352
3,769
5,710
19,817
6,367
399,220
$1,702,841
Salaries
Fringe Benefits
William Penn Technology Project
Tangled Title Fund
Litigation Expenses
Name Change Publications
Professional Seminars & Travel
Insurance
Development
Awards & Recognition
Marketing & Communications
Equipment & Software
Office Supplies & Postage
Professional Services
Printing Services, Stationary & Copies
Membership, Publ. & Subscriptions
Signature Recruitment Events & Trainings
Fundraiser
Office Move & Rent
Miscellaneous
Total Expenditures
$752,743
137,760
442,172
18,178
1,873
5,499
4,592
11,386
19,500
360
15,805
4,531
2,186
19,508
4,723
4,911
3,219
64,766
81,750
15,128
$1,614,190
Say YES to VIP
As a matter of principle and civic responsibility, Philadelphia VIP believes that access to the legal
system should be ensured for all residents and businesses in Philadelphia. VIP’s goal is to raise one
million dollars over the next three years in order to take a significant step toward realizing this vision.
While there are a number of legal service organizations in the area, the demand for legal services far
exceeds the total capacity of these groups. By using volunteer resources, Philadelphia VIP serves as the
hub of pro bono legal services in Philadelphia and the organization in the best position to expand its
reach and impact.
Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in Philadelphia VIP. VIP can in turn say YES to clients to
help them break the cycle of poverty or exploitation, overcome obstacles, and navigate complex issues.
VIP can then do more to help low-income Philadelphians meet basic human needs, build assets and
begin to pursue a promise of prosperity.
To make a gift to VIP today, please visit www. phillyvip.org/donateonline.
Thank you for your support!
Thank You
to our 2011 Board of Directors…
President
Board of Directors
Mark C. Levy
Michael G. Balent
Hon. Alice Beck Dubow
Alex Braden
Jacqueline M. Carolan
Janaki Catanzarite
Rasheda S. Douglas
John Encarnación
Stephen Foxman
Michael B. Hayes
Hon. Anne E. Lazarus
Sophia Lee
Mark A. Momjian
Hon. Lazarus Moody
Samuel Morgan
Markita Morris-Louis
Peter M. Newman
Hon. Lisa M. Rau
Jesse A. Rodriguez
Vice President
Matthew D. Lee
Secretary
Andrew W. Boczkowski
Treasurer
John O’Brien
Thank You
Carmen Romano
Peter G. Rossi
Mary Gay Scanlon
Bella Schnall
Hon. Lisette Shirdan-Harris
Samantha L. Southall
Dylan J. Steinberg
David Unkovic
Matthew Whitehorn
Ex Officio
Catherine C. Carr
Albertine DuFrayne
Rudolph Garcia
Anita Santos
John E. Savoth
Kenneth Shear
Kathleen Wilkinson
to the VIP Staff
that served in 2011…
Administrative Assistant
Paralegals
Christina Rodriguez
Directors of Administration
Marco Gorini, LawWorks
Janine LaBletta, Litigation
Matthew Wooten, Litigation
Elaine Petrossian
Sandi Ramos
Philly Fellows
Executive Director
Samar Aryani-Sabet
Shameika Black
Sara L. Woods
Homeownership Advocate
Susan Wysor Nguema
Independence Fellow
Staff Attorneys
Roxane Crowley, LawWorks
Andrea Imredy Saah, LawWorks
Laurice Smith, Litigation
Michael L. Viola, Litigation
Maisha Elonai
Supervising Attorney
Jesuit Volunteers
Kelly Gastley, LawWorks
Bailey Andersen
Sylvia Joo
Systems Manager
Managing Attorneys
Ourania Papademetriou, Litigation
Stefanie F. Seldin, LawWorks
Terri Jett
"The VIP staff was helpful and
understood, especially because
I was upset and nervous and
had difficulty being clear. I
didn't hold out much hope. But
the staff was patient and walked
me through the steps."
-Christine*, VIP Client
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19102
P (215) 523-9550
F (215) 564-0845
www.phillyvip.org