Join your colleagues in signing onto the Central Valley Pro Bono Challenge
Currently, over 4.3 million Californians are unable to access legal services, and it is estimated that 200,000 of these persons reside in Fresno County. These numbers represent families with young children, persons with disabilities, veterans, victims of domestic violence and elder abuse, seniors, immigrants and other low-income individuals. The demand for services from CCLS' client community surpasses the capacity of the staff and other resources of CCLS. Recognizing the growing severity of the unmet legal needs of the poor and disadvantaged in the central valley communities,we ask you to join with other attorneys and firms in Fresno County in providing the legal aid community with pro bono legal services by signing on to the Central Valley Pro Bono Outreach Project (a.k.a. Pro Bono Challenge).
Central Valley Pro Bono
CentralValleyProBono.org is a joint project of Central California Legal Services (CCLS), OneJustice, and Pro Bono Net. Through this site, CCLS supports attorneys, law firms, and law students who donate their time and/or resources in providing legal assistance to low-income seniors, individuals, and families.
Individual attorneys and law firms can provide invaluable pro bono assistance to our clients every day through legal clinics and limited scope and direct representation on individual cases and actions involving major litigation.
About this site
CentralValleyProBono.org offers many resources through which volunteers can locate and connect with pro bono opportunities
The About section contains more information on the details of the challenge and links to individual, law firm, and law student pledge forms you can also join the site by clicking on any links titled " Click here to sign onto the challenge"
The Calendar section features upcoming events clinics and trainings especially designed for pro bono attorneys and students; you can search the calendar by date or geographical location.
The Volunteer Opportunities section describes the different volunteer opportunities available as well as the advantages and benefits that come with volunteering including recognition opportunities.
The Volunteer Resources section highlights the different resources support available for volunteers.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Pro Bono Challenge Attorney Volunteer Elizabeth Avedikian
Through the Project First Step Domestic Violence Clinic, Ms. Avedikian helped a single mother obtain a three-year DVPA Permanent Restraining Order against her abuser. She was also the member of the litigation team that recently helped a CCLS client settle with her lenders and loan servicers and obtain a rescission and restoration to her home after foreclosure, which the client alleged was unlawful. In that case, Ms. Avedikian provided 110 pro bono service hours.
