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Summary of Opportunities
CONTRACTS
CHRIST THE RESTORER MINISTRY, INC.
Mission: To restore and enhance the lives of homeless individuals and families in Metro Atlanta and prevent homelessness.
Matter #1: Reviewing client rules and policies and drafting client agreement, including addressing powers of attorney for clients.
GAIN ASYLUM & IMMIGRATION NETWORK
Mission: To connect pro bono attorneys with applicants for political asylum and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees.
Matter #1: Reviewing form pro se assistance agreement.
GEORGIA CENTER OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, INC.
Mission: To serve individuals with hearing loss by providing support services, advocacy, and education.
Matter #1: Drafting agreement with nonprofit to train clients to use specialized equipment.
GEORGIA EARLY EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR READY STUDENTS
Mission: To make high quality child care accessible and affordable, especially for families and children who face the most barriers to opportunity.
Matter #1: Drafting fiscal sponsorship agreement. PBPA has form.
HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF GEORGIA, INC.
Mission: To improve access to healthcare for Georgia's women and children.
Matter #1: Drafting license agreement for use of organization database.
LIVRAMENTO DELGADO BOXING FOUNDATION
Mission: Enhance and potentially prolong the lives of people afflicted with Parkinsons disease through non-contact boxing training programs.
Matter #1: Drafting standard agreement for various medical providers to independently serve patients at organizations site.
ONESOURCE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
Mission: To aid at-risk youth and low-to-moderate income families in education, training and career development.
Matter #1: Reviewing independent contractor agreement for planning services to implement grant-funded program.
POSITIVE TRANSITION SERVICES CORPORATION
Mission: To reduce homelessness through affordable re-entry housing and supportive services.
Matter #1: Revising job training program participant agreement. PBPA has forms.
RAKSHA
Mission: To promote a stronger and healthier South Asian Community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy.
Matter #1: Drafting form agreements for when organization provides employee referrals, one for prospective employers and one for existing clients.
SERVANTEE, INC.
Mission: We educate and empower golfers to serve those in need in their communities and around the world.
Matter #1: Drafting a volunteer handbook and liability and media release. IMMEDIATE NEED.
SWOPE DREAMS, INC.
Mission: To promote affordable housing, community development and housing justice in Atlanta.
Matter #1: Drafting a standard contract for community impact services. PBPA has materials.
WELLSPRING LIVING, INC.
Mission: Transforming lives of those at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation.
Matter #1: Reviewing resident handbook for residential community.
CORPORATE
ATLANTA LAND TRUST, INC.
Mission: To create homeownership opportunities for low-income families while preserving the affordability of the homes for future generations.
Matter #1: Drafting board policies and procedures including executive compensation. PBPA has forms.
SCIENCE ATL, INC.
Mission: To cultivate an equitable community of lifelong learners across metro Atlanta who are connected and inspired by the wonder of science.
Matter #1: Reviewing corporate sponsorship agreement and drafting corporate sponsorship agreement. PBPA has materials.
YNOTT FOUNDATION
Mission: To provide health education and support to pediatric transplant patients and increase awareness about organ and tissue donations.
Matter #1: Revising Ohio articles of incorporation and bylaws including officer descriptions and details.
Matter #2: Drafting board policies and procedures including conflict of interest policy and reimbursement of expenses. PBPA has some forms.
EMPLOYMENT
ATLANTA/FULTON COUNTY PREARREST DIVERSION INITIATIVE, INC.
Mission: To partner with law enforcement to divert individuals into social services, instead of arresting them, when services would be more appropriate.
Matter #1: Reviewing employment manual because of increase to 50+ employees, including safety policies. PBPA has forms. IMMEDIATE NEED.
BUCKHEAD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Mission: To end hunger and homelessness in metro Atlanta.
Matter #1: Review of drug and alcohol policy, including addressing driving and organization events.
I BEAT A.L.L., INC.
Mission: To empower youth through education, recreation and positive mentoring.
Matter #1: Advice regarding classification of several workers as employees or independent contractors and drafting independent contractor agreement or offer letter as needed. PBPA has forms.
ON THE RISE
Mission: To help people build financial well-being in Atlantas historic Westside community.
Matter #1: Drafting employment manual. PBPA has forms. IMMEDIATE NEED.
Matter #2: Classifying six employees as exempt or non-exempt. IMMEDIATE NEED.
PATHWAYS2LIFE, INC.
Mission: To provide prevention education, crisis intervention and support to students during the critical teenage years.
Matter #1: Drafting remote working and expense reimbursement policy.
PROGEORGIA STATE TABLE, INC.
Mission: To create a more accessible, inclusive and representative democracy by supporting organizations involved in voter engagement and grassroots organizing.
Matter #1: Advice regarding structure of payments for fellowship program and drafting agreement if needed. PBPA has forms.
RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA, INC.
Mission: To create sustainable communities through knowledge sharing, community building, housing and economic opportunities.
Matter #1: Reviewing standard unpaid intern liability release and agreement.
SCIENCE ATL, INC.
Mission: To cultivate an equitable community of lifelong learners across metro Atlanta who are connected and inspired by the wonder of science.
Matter #1: Advice regarding classification of employees as exempt or nonexempt under FLSA.
THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION OF ATLANTA
Mission: To provide an affordable quality day program for adults with special needs.
Matter #1: Drafting background check policy and procedure. PBPA has materials.
HEALTHCARE
HIV/AIDS EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE CENTER FOR YOUNG WOMEN, INC.
Mission: To provide programs, services and community-level solutions that improve the health-related quality of life for the communities served.
Matter #1: Reviewing two agreements to provide health insurance coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace for uninsured and underinsured clients.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
BACKSTREET COMMUNITY ARTS, INC.
Mission: To provide a safe, welcoming creative environment for anyone who can benefit from the healing power of art and community.
Matter #1: Drafting standard copyright assignment.
BEAUTY BECOMES YOU FOUNDATION
Mission: To provide positive experiences for older adults by fulfilling common everyday grooming needs and aesthetic health programs for low-income seniors.
Matter #1: Assistance obtaining copyright licenses for written statements and artwork for a book and for videos for use by organization.
LITIGATION
GEORGIA CENTER OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, INC.
Mission: To serve individuals with hearing loss by providing support services, advocacy, and education.
Matter #1: Providing advice and drafting cease and desist letter to contractor trying to take program from organization. IMMEDIATE NEED.
GEORGIA SOCIETY TO PREVENT BLINDNESS, INC. DBA PREVENT BLINDNESS GEORGIA
Mission: To prevent blindness and preserve sight for all Georgians.
Matter #1: Drafting demand letter to former employee to obtain return of organization equipment. IMMEDIATE NEED.
PRIVACY
ATLANTA LAND TRUST, INC.
Mission: To create homeownership opportunities for low-income families while preserving the affordability of the homes for future generations.
Matter #1: Advice regarding protecting confidential information for clients and potential clients.
HIRE HEROES USA
Mission: To empower U.S. military members, veterans and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
Matter #1: Advice on releasing client information for employer referral program.
REAL ESTATE
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LEARNING, LEADING, AND SERVING
Mission: To mentor youth to be active, healthy, and productive servant-leaders within their community.
Matter #1: Drafting response to landlords letter regarding continued use of outdoor leased space.
SCHOOL LAW
THE DR. ANNISE MARBRY FOUNDATION
Mission: To provide economic support and educational opportunities for at-risk youth and adult populations in persistent poverty communities.
Matter #1: Drafting demand letter to community college to accept homeschooling credentials for LGBTQ+ students.
WORKPLACE SAFETY
THE GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT, INC.
Mission: To help teenage survivors of war acquire the education necessary to succeed in life and to fulfill their dreams.
Matter #1: Reviewing emergency operations plan.