Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana

08/19/2026

🏡 Dealing with housing issues can be stressful — but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Each month, VLPNEI hosts a Free Housing Advice Clinic, where you can meet with a volunteer attorney virtually to get answers to your questions about rent, leases, or eviction concerns.

Our attorneys are here to help you understand your rights and the options available to you. 💙

Sessions are free, confidential, and open to all residents of Northeast Indiana.
Visit vlpnei.org for upcoming clinic dates and details on how to join.

08/18/2026

📘 Terminology Tuesday

Empowering our community through understanding, one word at a time.

08/17/2026

📝Meet Lory Goebel, our Intake Paralegal and Assistant Guardianship Coordinator at the Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana!

Lory joined VLP in January 2020 and brings years of experience helping individuals and families access legal services and community resources.

She is passionate about helping families navigate all areas of legal assistance offered through the Volunteer Lawyer Program and connect with the resources they need.

When she’s not hard at work at the VLP, Lory enjoys grandparenting, boating, playing pickleball, traveling, and learning to play mahjong.

We’re grateful for Lory’s attention to detail, her dedication to
every task that comes her way, and the compassion she brings to our mission✨

08/17/2026

📣 Fort Wayne Landlords!! The 3rd annual Landlord Education Series starts this week! There is still time to register!

Get legal questions answered, learn about what's required of you by Fair Housing, and learn about property maintenance and more from Neighborhood Code.

Please note: This is a Landlord only event and legal advice will not be provided in regard to evicting tenants.

📍 Downtown Allen County Public Library
🗓️ Aug 19 · Sept 16 · Oct 21 · Nov 18
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

Landlords: Register at: https://form.jotform.com/261614208003141 or by using the QR Code below

08/14/2026

⚖️ Free Resource: Indiana Civil Rights Commission

The ICRC receives roughly 250 formal housing discrimination complaints per year.

If you or someone you know is experiencing discrimination in housing, employment, or public spaces, the ICRC investigates complaints and enforces civil rights laws — at no cost.
Visit in.gov/icrc for more information.

Your Rights, Our Mission. Learn More Contact Us Meetings and Events Start the Complaint Process Educational Resources Enforcement What is the Indiana Civil Rights Commission? The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) enforces state civil rights laws and investigates complaints of discrimination in....

08/12/2026

🌍 Community Partner Spotlight: Amani Family Services

We’re proud to highlight Amani Family Services, a trusted partner empowering refugees, immigrants, and survivors of crime in Northeast Indiana.

Our collaboration ensures that language, culture, and circumstance are never barriers to justice. 💙

08/10/2026

Losing your license can make it hard to work, care for your family, or stay independent — but for many people, getting back on the road is possible.

Through our Specialized Driving Privileges Program, VLPNEI helps eligible individuals request limited driving privileges so they can get to work, medical appointments, or other essential places while their license is suspended.

Our team walks clients through the process with the support of dedicated volunteer attorneys.
Everyone deserves the chance to move forward. 💙

Learn more or apply for help at our website: vlpnei.org.

08/07/2026

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

Our mission is simple. To make sure justice reaches everyone. Because equality under the law should never depend on where you live or what you earn. 💙

08/05/2026

If you’re worried about an eviction notice, struggling to communicate with your landlord, or unsure what your options are, we’re here to help you understand your rights and next steps!

Twice a month, volunteer attorneys and community partners come together at VLPNEI to offer free legal guidance for renters in Allen County.
This month's first Eviction Clinic is today from 6pm-8pm located at our office at 347 W. Berry St. Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.

Walk-ins are welcome, and all services are completely free.
Can't make the clinic today, but interested in when the next one is? Learn more at vlpnei.org or call our office to find out when the next clinic meets.