[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1682016102458{background-color: #c0eefd !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]On April 16, Keisha Hudson joined Senator Vincent Hughes and Rep. Napoleon Nelson on Hughes’s “Philly Speaks” radio program (WRNB) to discuss public defense funding in PA. Listen to the full discussion.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/phillydefenders/wrnbapril16″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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:
Defender FY 2025 Budget Testimony
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The Defender Association's FY 2025 Budget Request: Attorney parity, and more resources to support Philly's Children & Youth!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Check out some photos from our 90th Anniversary Gala on April 4! More highlights on the way!
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On April 4, 2024, we're celebrating 90 years of representing Philly youth and adults with a very special event!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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
Apr 17
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
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Apr 8
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.
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Can’t make it? Consider donating to our ‘Building the Next Generation of Defenders’ fund.✨
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When: Thursday, April 4th 📆
Where: The Constitution Center 📍
Time: 6pm—10pm ⏰
#philly #phillydefender #repjoannamcclinton #joannamcclinton #community #socialjustice #phillyreform #phillygamechangers”
Apr 3
Only a few more days until the BIG event!
Join us in celebrating our 90th anniversary!
When: Thursday, April 4th 📆
Where: The Constitution Center 📍
Time: 6pm—10pm ⏰
For tickets email: defender90th@philadefender.org
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#philly #phillydefender #repjoannamcclinton #joannamcclinton #community #socialjustice #phillyreform #phillygamechangers
Apr 1
Only ONE more day to get tickets or donate!
Special thanks to all of our sponsors who have
contributed to our 90th Gala thus far. Purchase
tickets or become a sponsor TODAY‼️
Link in bio
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📆: Thursday, April 4, 2024
📍: The Constitution Center
⏰: 6-10pm
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Philly #PhillyReform #90thAnniversary #ThingsToDoInPhilly #PhillyEvents #SaveTheDate”
Mar 28
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/
#fundphillydefenders #thedefenseneverrests
NOW: Chief Defender @K_Nicole_Hudson presenting #phillydefenders budget testimony to @PHLCouncil. Watch here: https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-innovation-and-technology/phlgovtv/ #thedefenseneverrests #FundPhillyDefenders
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