Protecting and promoting the basic human needs of Minnesotans in poverty through the power of legal volunteers. Call 612-752-6677 for help.

Minneapolis, MN
Joined September 2009
Reminder that on Sunday, May 18 VLN will be hosting a FREE in-person name change clinic at Black Hart of Saint Paul from 2pm to 5pm, located at 1415 University Ave W in St Paul. Visit Black Hart's website for updated information: blackhartstp.com/calendar/20…
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Online bidding starts RIGHT NOW for our annual silent auction, hosted at the Hennepin County Bar Foundation Benefit! Over 35 items, including game tickets, restaurant certificates, gift certificates to experiences around the Twin Cities, and more! To bid: my.onecause.com/event/organi…
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The last day to register is THIS FRIDAY! Join us virtually or in person next week at our Annual Housing Law Seminar for lunch, four expert presentations, and a happy hour celebrating our 2024 Housing Volunteer and Firm of the Year! Info and registration: vlnmn.org/event/ahls25/
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Shout out to another one of our civil program volunteers, Dan Remington of Lathrop GPM! Thank you, Dan!
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Sunday, May 18 VLN will be hosting a FREE in-person name change clinic at Black Hart of Saint Paul from 2pm to 5pm, located at 1415 University Ave W in St Paul. Please visit Black Hart's website for updated information: blackhartstp.com/calendar/20…
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We’re proud to partner with HOME Line, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and @VLN_MN, so they can resolve issues and learn their rights as a tenant. #FairHousingMonth #TenantsRights
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This month, we're highlighting some of our awesome civil program volunteers-- including Daniel Guerrero from Meshbesher & Spence! Thank you for almost 20 years of volunteering, Daniel!
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The 2025 Annual Housing Law Seminar is April 30! Join us for FREE via Zoom or at the Fredrikson & Byron office. To learn more and register, visit: vlnmn.org/event/ahls25/
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Free legal help can make a lifelong positive impact on people's lives. Start volunteering today by visiting vlnmn.org/volunteer or donate by visiting vlnmn.org/give
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For our March volunteer highlight, we're highlighting some of our awesome bankruptcy volunteers, including Natasha Wells! Thank you, Natasha for your commitment to justice. Interested in volunteering? Visit vlnmn.org/volunteer to learn more or email [email protected].
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For our March volunteer highlight, we're highlighting some of our awesome bankruptcy volunteers. Thank you to Jim Lodoen for 25+ years of pro bono service with VLN! Interested in volunteering? Visit vlnmn.org/volunteer or email [email protected].
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VLN Housing Program Manager Sonja Woodward was quoted in a recent Star Tribune article detailing the spike of eviction filings in Minnesota and the impact it's had on individuals and nonprofits, including VLN. Read here: startribune.com/minnesota-ev…
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VLN is hiring! We are looking for a full-time Spanish-speaking case coordinator for our immigration law program as well as a part-time intake specialist. To learn more, visit vlnmn.org/jobs
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Save the date-- VLN's Annual Housing Law Seminar is April 30! More details to come!
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VLN is in need of volunteers to help tenants navigate housing court! Eviction filings have increased greatly recently. Info: email [email protected] or call (612) 752-6608.
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We have two free CLEs this month on immigration topics. Visit vlnmn.org/events to learn more and to sign up!
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Happy Holidays! The VLN office will be closed Monday, December 23 through Friday, December 7 as well as Wednesday, January 1.
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The VLN office will be closed this Thursday, November 28 and this Friday, November 29 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal operating hours the following Monday, December 2. Thank you!
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Thank you to everyone who donated to VLN for #GivetotheMaxDay this year! Thanks to you, we EXCEEDED our $7,500 goal and raised over $11,000! We're excited to utilize these funds to continue to provide free legal services to low-income Minnesotans. #GTMD #GMTD24
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