Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Urban Perform Building It’s no secret that physical inactivity can lead to an array of health problems – diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and even certain types of cancer to name but a few. Residents of low income neighborhoods are often most at risk. Here, high crime rates deter many residents from exercising outdoors, …
Check out our brand new Annual Report for a quick review of our work in 2014 and a list of our donors. One interesting fact: Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta presented 44 free workshops last year. Thank you volunteers and donors!
As we enter Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta’s 10th year of providing pro bono opportunities to attorneys and free legal services to nonprofits, we are expanding our efforts to meet growing demand for legal services. Read our Case for Support to learn about PBPA’s goals and how you can help us reach them. Click here …
To: Amanda Langston and Jeanene Jobst, Turner Broadcasting System From: Ser Familia Thank you for all your support and hard work to make possible that Ser Familia owns a trademark on its name. As a small non-profit this would have been an unattainable goal if it have not been for your generosity. Working with you …
A. Drew Powers Aaron Lewis Adam Fitzsimmons Adam Haigh Adam Keating Aditya Shrivastava Alan Hastings Alan Poole Alan Rosselot Alcide Honoré Alex Clamon Alexandra Greene Alison Boyer Alison Drane Alison Musto LeVasseur Alison Prout Allison Will Amanda Hiffa Amanda Langston Ambreen Delawalla Ami Rodrigues Amy McCullough Andrea Rimer Andrew Booth Andrew Masak Andrew Mullen Andrew …
Dawn Murray did not initially feel called to start a safe house for teen mothers. Mrs. Murray volunteered in homeless shelters, but after watching teenage mothers be turned away because of their age, she knew something had to be done to specifically help pregnant young women. As a result, Mrs. Murray established The House of …
On February 24, 2015, PBPA threw a party. Each year, we hold an invitation-only event to recognize all of our volunteers and donors from the prior year. See below for an article and photos from the wonderful evening which was hosted by King & Spalding. This year’s reception was extra special because we also celebrated …
For the family of an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, the news can be devastating. With more than 13 million Americans living with serious mental illness, the costs of mental illness are staggering, from lost earnings and school dropout to hospitalizations. However, research has demonstrated that most people who receive timely, …
To: Brent Houk, UPS From: The African [SOUP] It is with sincere gratitude that we thank you for your time and assistance in drafting an employee agreement for The African [SOUP] through collaboration with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. Your generosity allows us to continue to lead The African [SOUP] through growth, which grants us …
To celebrate ten successful years, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta held its Ten Year Anniversary Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Reception. More than 100 attorneys gathered at King & Spalding on February 24, 2015 to recognize the incredible work accomplished by PBPA volunteers this past year. PBPA client Paul Plate of Positive Impact thanked the volunteer …
Adam Fitzsimmons Adam Haigh Adam Keating Aditya Shrivastava Alcide Honoré Alexandra Greene Amanda Hiffa Amanda Langston Ambreen Delawalla Ami Rodrigues Andrew Booth Andrew Masak Andy Bohlmann Ankit Shrivastava Anton Mertens Anu Seam Betsy Griswold Billy Scott Bo Strauss Branden Baltich Brenda Holmes Brent Wasser Brian Leslie Brian Levy Bryan Brum Buddy Toliver Candace Rodriguez Candice …
The Wren’s Nest. Photo by Jonathan Hillyer Participants in The Scribes Program. Photo by Erin Sintos The Wren’s Nest is an organization that seeks to serve as an educational resource for the greater Atlanta area and to preserve the heritage of African American folklore through storytelling, tours, and student publications. The Wren’s Nest is based …
Since January 1, 2014, over 560 attorneys have volunteered with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Abenaa Ennin Adam Ney Adam Sonenshine Alan Rosselot Alex Arca Alex Drummond Alex Shin Alexandra Greene Alfred Lurey Alison Boyer Alison Musto LeVasseur Allegra Lawrence-Hardy Alyson Pirio Amanda Holcomb Amanda Norcross Amanda Witt Ami Rodrigues Amos Davis Amy Jensen Amy …
To: Philip Cooper, Nelson Mullins From: Circle of Hope I know it seems like eternity since we last touched bases, but we are still at work trying to get everything finalized regarding the by-laws and conflict of interest policy. Everyone sung your praises regarding the work you did for us on these documents–many, many thanks …
(Ricardo Montoya, Rebecca Roy and Jill Robbins) (Samantha Weidenbaum and her daughter and Rebecca Roy) When Soccer in the Streets faced the threat of losing its valued Program Director Ricardo Montoyo in 2006, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta helped the nonprofit organization connect with volunteer attorneys who petitioned for permanent U.S. resident status and provided …
Since January 1, 2014, over 410 attorneys have volunteered with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Adam Ney Adam Sonenshine Alan Rosselot Alex Arca Alex Drummond Alex Shin Alexandra Greene Alfred Lurey Alison Boyer Alison Musto LeVasseur Alyson Pirio Amanda Norcross Amanda Witt Ami Rodrigues Amy Jensen Amy Wilson Andrew Belisle Andrew Booth Andrew Head Andrew …
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Lori Shapiro, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta’s new staff attorney. As Employment Counsel, Lori provides direct legal services to PBPA nonprofit clients, serves as a resource to PBPA’s volunteer attorneys, and educates lawyers and clients on employment-related legal issues. She also coordinates monthly webcasts on legal issues …
Since January 1, 2014, over 410 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! To: Andy Hepburn, Sizmek Technologies, Inc. From: Emmaus House Thank you very much for your very thorough and helpful legal audit of the Emmaus House …
Since January 1, 2014, over 330 attorneys have volunteered with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Adam Ney Alan Rosselot Alex Arca Alex Drummond Alex Shin Alexandra Greene Alfred Lurey Alison Boyer Alison Musto LeVasseur Alyson Pirio Amanda Witt Ami Rodrigues Amy Jensen Amy Wilson Andrew Belisle Andrew Booth Andrew Nielsen Andrew Pequignot Andrew Yates Andria …
Five years ago, Melaney Smith encountered a second-grader who wasn’t looking forward to summer break. The reason? She would lose free access to books! Summer slide, or the decrease in reading achievement over summer vacation, is often simply the result of students not having enough to read at home. Determined to help, Melaney founded Books …
On June 24th, 2014, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta held its second annual brewery event when we gathered for good at Orpheus Brewing! The evening was a great success with over 165 volunteers, clients, friends and supporters in attendance. Orpheus Brewing is in close proximity to several PBPA clients such as Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and …
Since January 1, 2014, over 330 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! To see a full list of those who have volunteered, click here. Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! To: Uttara Kale, DLA Piper From: C.A.M.P. (now Sweetwater Mission) With an all-volunteer …
To celebrate another successful year, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta held its ninth annual appreciation reception for donors and volunteers. Over 100 attorneys gathered at Alston & Bird on February 18, 2014 to recognize the incredible work accomplished by PBPA volunteers this past year. After PBPA client Dolph Goldenburg of Living Room spoke about the …