Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

?? Queer Community Network: Know Your Rights Series ?? Housing is more than just a place to live—it’s about safety, stability, and dignity. For many queer tenants, the risk of housing discrimination, unsafe conditions, and eviction is an everyday reality. But you have rights, and we’re here to make sure you know them. Join us Tuesday, March 4th from 6PM-8PM for the next session in our Know Your Rights series, focusing on Tenant Rights & Eviction Defense. Our team of eviction defense attorneys from CCVLP will walk you through: ? Your legal rights as a tenant in Washington ? What to do if you’re facing housing discrimination ? How to enforce your rights and avoid eviction ? Where to turn for legal support if you need it This session is for you and your community—bring your questions, bring your concerns, and let’s talk about the realities of queer housing justice. ?? In person at Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary or virtually via Zoom ?? RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gpb2dXbw to receive the address and video link. ?? Stay tuned for future sessions in this ongoing series! #KnowYourRights #QueerHousingJustice #TenantRights #EvictionDefense #QueerCommunity #LegalEmpowerment

??? Know Your Rights: Changing Your Name & Gender Marker ??? Interested in legally changing your name and gender marker? Join us for the first event in the Queer Community Network: Know Your Rights Series on February 4th, 6–8 PM. This hybrid event is designed to provide a safe, affirming space where you can learn everything you need to know about this process in Washington state (with a brief overview of resources for Oregon residents). We’ll start with an informational presentation led by the incredible Northwest Justice Project, followed by a Q&A. Can’t make it in person? No problem! The event is hybrid to ensure accessibility for everyone. If you attend in person, feel free to bring a friend or family member—just make sure both of you RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Address and Zoom link will be sent out via email to all who RSVP. We’re proud to partner with amazing organizations like NAYA, Northwest Justice Project, and Dandelion Teahouse to make this event possible. This is just the beginning of an intentional, ongoing series dedicated to uplifting and supporting our LGBTQ+ community. Watch this space for future dates and topics—more to come soon! Let’s continue building spaces that uplift, affirm, and protect together. ?? RSVP to attend virtually at https://lnkd.in/gbrzWAxA #KnowYourRights #LGBTQIACommunity #NameChangeClinic #GenderMarkerChange #QueerRights #CommunityCare #ClarkCounty

We’re excited to deepen our partnership with our friends and colleagues at Council for the Homeless with this dedicated effort to stop evictions before they begin. As rental assistance continues to dry up in our community (and indeed across the state and the nation), it’s even more crucial that tenants have the tools to assert their rights to safe and fair housing.

Happy Holidays from CCVLP! We had a wonderful year and are incredibly grateful to our volunteers, community partners, donors, sponsors, supporters, and clients. Here's to a joyful holiday season and another year of making a difference, together. Thank you for being part of the journey! Please note that the CCVLP offices will be closed for winter break from December 23rd through January 5th to give our team some well-deserved time off. We will be back in office on January 6th, 2025. If you are an existing client with our office, please know that communication with our team will be unavailable during this time, but that does not mean that we are no longer assisting you with your case. If you have an urgent legal issue during the break, please call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014. Please note that CLEAR will be closed December 24th-25th and December 31st-January 1st. We hope everyone has a safe and restful holiday season and new year. ?? ??

?? We’re Hiring – With a Sharper Focus! ?? Last month, we announced that we were looking for a Development Manager. After posting the position, we realized we were asking for the moon—no one person can do everything! So, we’ve honed in on our priorities and redefined the role to focus specifically on Donor Engagement. We’re reposting the position with a new, sharper focus and a title that reflects its purpose: Donor Engagement Officer. If you’re passionate about building strong, lasting relationships and championing access to justice, we want to hear from you! Deadline to apply: January 6th, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Click the link below to learn more and apply. And please, help us spread the word! ?? https://buff.ly/3DrsvTN #NowHiring #NonprofitJobs #DonorEngagement #AccessToJustice #CCVLP #ClarkCountyWA #NonprofitCareers #JoinOurTeam

We recently had the honor of attending the swearing in ceremony for the newest Superior Court Commissioner and dear friend of the CCVLP, Juliet Laycoe. If you've been lucky enough to know Juliet, you won't be surprised to know she is beloved to our organization. Juliet treats everyone in her orbit with exceptional kindness, respect, and care. The CCVLP has been extremely fortunate to have Juliet as a volunteer and champion of our mission for over 20 years(!), and though we will miss her dearly, we can't wait to watch the positive impact she will have in her new role on the bench. Thank you, Juliet, for all of the time and passion you've gifted us over the years. We are so, so proud of you. ?? Please join us in congratulating Commissioner Laycoe on this next exciting chapter of her life! ????

?? ?Ma?ana es nuestro Día Gratis de Ayuda Legal LatinX! ??? (keep scrolling for English) Estamos organizando nuestro DíA GRATIS de Ayuda Legal LatinX el 19 de octubre de 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM en la YWCA en Vancouver, WA. Abogados voluntarios estarán disponibles para brindar asesoría legal básica en áreas como derecho de familia, vivienda, inmigración, y más. Las personas sin cita previa son bienvenidas hasta las 12 PM, y es por orden de llegada. Tendremos intérpretes en espa?ol en el lugar, y también habrá cuidado de ni?os disponible. Nuestros socios, incluidos defensores de la violencia doméstica y agresión sexual, estarán listos para brindar apoyo. ??? Y no olvidemos que siempre hay comida y bebida deliciosa. ?? Este evento es un espacio seguro y acogedor para todos, pero alentamos especialmente a nuestros vecinos LatinX y de habla hispana a asistir. Si necesitas ayuda legal, pasa y trae cualquier documento importante que pueda ayudar a los abogados. Incluso si no tenemos un abogado con la experiencia específica, trabajaremos para conectarte con los recursos adecuados. La YWCA está ofreciendo generosamente su sala comunitaria, y estamos emocionados de proporcionar esta oportunidad para conectarnos, compartir y ayudar a que nuestra comunidad prospere. ?Nos vemos ma?ana! ?? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ?? Tomorrow is our LatinX Legal Day! ??? We're hosting our FREE LatinX Legal Day on October 19th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the YWCA in Vancouver, WA. Volunteer attorneys will be available to provide basic legal advice across a variety of legal areas, including family law, housing, immigration, and more. Walk-ins are welcome until noon, and it’s first come, first served. Spanish-language interpreters will be onsite, and childcare will be available. Our partners, including domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, will be ready to support you. ??? Oh, and did we mention there’s always delicious food and drinks? ?? This event is a safe and welcoming space for all, but we especially encourage our Latinx and Spanish-speaking neighbors to attend. If you need legal help, come by and bring any important documents you think may help. Even if we don’t have an attorney with specific expertise, we’ll work to connect you with the right resources. YWCA is generously offering their community room, and we’re excited to provide this opportunity to connect, share, and help our community thrive. See you tomorrow! ??

?? Battle of the Lawyer Bands 2024-We've Got Winners! ?? What a night! On Thursday, we rocked the house at Brickhouse Bar & Grill and raised a whopping $20k to support access to justice. Huge thanks to everyone who came out, donated, and cheered their hearts out! You all rose to the challenge to embody our theme of "Riot Grrrl...Reimagined". The coveted Twinkly Guitar for the most money raised went to Dead Run, after a fierce back-and-forth battle that stayed neck and neck right up until the final minute upset which dethroned River North. Major kudos to River North, Takin' the Fifth, and Dead Run for each raising $3-5k—you all hustled hard! Our newest award, the Decibel Dynamo for the loudest crowd response, went to Big Electric, who got the crowd roaring like never before! We know not everyone made it to our Merch table since we were more spread out this year. Here's the good news: If you, like us, are totally in love with this year's merch (thanks to our Merch Sponsor: Navigate Law Group), you can still snag yours at ccvlp.org/merch. Keep an eye out next week for more photos and shoutouts to all our amazing bands and sponsors. For now, we wanted to answer the two biggest questions we’ve been hearing: Who won? Dead Run?? Can I still buy that shirt? Yes! At ccvlp.org/merch ?? #BOTLB #ProBonoIsPunkRock #SupportLegalAid #DeadRunRocks #BigElectricIsElectric

?? Ready to rock? ?? Check out the lineup for this year's Battle of the Lawyer Bands! Each of these incredible bands is competing for not one, but TWO epic awards: ---Most Votes (Money Raised) ---Loudest Crowd Response (measured by a decibel reader) You can text to vote for your favorite band and help them take home the coveted **Twinkly Guitar** for most votes OR the custom **Golden Tambourine** for the loudest cheer! So make sure you come prepared to make some noise and show your support! Here’s the lineup: 5:30 PM – An Invisible Jet ?? Text JET to 707070 6:00 PM – The Breaks ?? Text BREAKS to 707070 6:30 PM – Takin' the Fifth ?? Text FIFTH to 707070 7:00 PM – River North ?? Text RIVER to 707070 7:30 PM – Warball ?? Text WARBALL to 707070 8:00 PM – Big Electric ? Text BIG to 707070 8:30 PM – Dead Run ?? Text DEAD to 707070 Make your voice (and your votes) heard! ???? Head to Brickhouse Bar & Grill on October 3rd at 5 PM to cheer on these rockin’ bands. More details and early voting at ccvlp.org/botlb! #BOTLB #BattleOfTheLawyerBands #ProBonoIsPunkRock #SupportLegalAid #MakeSomeNoise

?? A special shout-out to Green, Ritchie & Bogar, PLLC, our Roadie Sponsor for this year’s Battle of the Lawyer Bands! ?? They’re rocking the solo spotlight this year, providing critical support to help make this night of music and advocacy possible. As our only Roadie Sponsor, they’re helping us amplify the cause of access to justice. ???? We’ll see you at Brickhouse Bar & Grill on October 3rd at 5 PM for an unforgettable night of performances, drinks, and good vibes. Don’t forget—you can learn more and vote for your favorite band early at ccvlp.org/botlb! ?? #RoadieSponsor #AccessToJustice #BOTLB #ProBonoPower #LegalAidMatters #GreenRitchieAndBogar #CCVLP