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PSEG, Veterans
December 2018 Volunteer of the Month: Matt Jokajtys
PSEG, Veterans

For New Jersey’s veterans, nagging legal issues such as old criminal convictions or suspended driver’s licenses can derail their lives and make it nearly impossible for them to secure housing and employment. The Veteran’s Legal Program was started with generous funding from PSEG in January 2014 to address the critical legal needs of veterans and active military members. VLJ coordinates regular clinics in conjunction with PSEG where volunteer attorneys assist veterans with their legal challenges and honor their military service. This month, we highlight the work of PSEG attorney Matthew Jokajtys as VLJ’s volunteer of the month for his work with the Veteran’s Legal Program.

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PSEG, Veterans
 
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VLJ Gala, Fundraising, Press Release
NJ community celebrates honorees at annual Arts & Eats for Justice gala
VLJ Gala, Fundraising, Press Release

The event will start at 5:30 p.m. on November 14 at the Valley Regency in Clifton. Arts and Eats for Justice is a celebration of how VLJ staff, volunteers, funders, and community partners work together to transform the lives of low-income and vulnerable clients in New Jersey. Honorees are selected for their commitment to VLJ’s mission. Click to see who we’re honoring this year!

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VLJ Gala, Fundraising, Press Release
VLJ Receives 2018 Jefferson Award Medallion

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice has received the 2018 Jefferson Award Medallion in the Volunteer Group category for outstanding work benefiting the community. The Jefferson Awards were established in 1972 as the official recognition program of the United States Senate. They are considered America’s highest honor for public service and volunteerism. “We were so honored to be nominated for this award by our Board Chair, Susan McGahan, a steadfast supporter of justice.”

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Last year, VLJ assisted 4,400 people and Our volunteer attorneys provided $2.3 Million  in free legal services 

 

thank you to our GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

VLJ thanks all of the offices and organizations that provide financial support to our programs.  Without each of you, VLJ would not be able to assist so many clients in need. 

In addition to the generous financial support provided by the offices listed below, VLJ would like to express our gratitude to McCarter & English for providing our team with office space in Newark.  It is with your support that VLJ attorneys are “Taking Cases. Changing Lives.”