Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
This budget season, the Defender is requesting additional investments in social workers and attorneys to support our children and youth clients. Read our full testimony here:
Celebrating Our Admin Team! 🥐 Today we gathered for a special breakfast to thank our amazing administrative staff for all their hard work. 🥞 Let’s keep showing our appreciation every day! ———————- #AdminAppreciation #BreakfastTogether #administrativeprofessionalsday #supportPhillydefenders
If we want a fair justice system in Philly, we need a proper balance of resources. That’s why we’re fighting for equal starting salaries for #phillydefenders attorneys. 🔗in bio to learn more about the client services we want to fund in our FY25 budget request.💰 ——————————— #fundphillydefenders #phillydefenders #philly #phillyattorneys #equality #attorneys #equalpay
On April 16, 2024, #phillydefenders @khudson_phillydefender & Sarah Allen testified before @phlcouncil about our request for a $15 million budget increase, which would mainly be used to hire more attorneys and social workers for our child and youth clients. =========================== 🔗 in bio for full written testimony #fundphillydefenders #thedefenseneverrests #budgetseason
April is #2ndchancemonth, but #phillydefenders works 365 days a year to ensure our clients get every chance to build a better future for themselves and their families!
Link in bio to learn about our adult & youth #expungement services and #probation termination
We’re still buzzing about the blast we had at the #Defender90 #gala at the @constitutionctr! It’s too hard to capture in one post, so stay tuned for more highlights! #ohillydefenders
Monday #photodump: just a few of the amazing moments and people from the #defender90 #gala. What a fantastic and fun way to celebrate 90 years representing Philly! More highlights to come!
Thanks to all of the sponsors, honorees speakers, past and present #Phillydefenders & guests for making it happen! Photos: @christianwitha_c, @upncomingprodllc_ , & @livelensphotos for #wehadagreattime
Thank you to the @phillyinquirer for highlighting our celebration tomorrow. 🎉 —————————— 90 years of exceptional service for the most vulnerable Philadelphians! Hit the link to find out how you can donate to the cause‼️
ONE more day until the BIG event‼️ Thrilled to have @whyy’s @cherrigregg as the host of our 90th anniversary gala! 🎉 Join us in commemorating 90 years of providing top-notch representation to Philadelphia’s vulnerable communities. ——————————— Can’t make it? Consider donating to our ‘Building the Next Generation of Defenders’ fund.✨ ——————————— When: Thursday, April 4th 📆 Where: The Constitution Center 📍 Time: 6pm—10pm ⏰ #philly #phillydefender #repjoannamcclinton #joannamcclinton #community #socialjustice #phillyreform #phillygamechangers”
This #budgetseason #phillydefenders is seeking more investment in supports and services for our children and youth clients. Check out our full written testimony to @PHLCouncil: https://phillydefenders.org/fy2025-budget/