This year ushers in the 35th anniversary for Community Legal Services’ Bar Campaign. That’s 35 years where Philadelphia area law firms have stood together to advance access to justice for our neighbors who are struggling to get by. 35 years is more than just a number; it’s an important milestone that demonstrates that Philadelphia’s entire legal community plays a role in ensuring that the justice system can work for everyone, regardless of how much money they have.
As Philadelphia’s oldest and largest legal aid organization, CLS has been providing excellent legal representation for nearly 60 years. Last year, CLS served almost 13,000 clients when they faced the threat of losing their homes, healthcare, jobs, and even their families. Your donations helped make that possible. In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Bar Campaign, members of CLS’s Leadership Council have set a goal of raising $535,000. Let’s all work together to support CLS in advancing justice for all!
As a Bar Campaign supporter, your firm will be invited to and recognized at CLS’s Breakfast of Champions on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Firms that give or pledge by May 17th will receive full recognition at the Breakfast of Champions, and those that complete their gift by June 30th will also be recognized in The Legal Intelligencer. As always, your firm’s gift to CLS will count toward “Raising the Bar” at the Philadelphia Bar Foundation.
Supporters of CLS’s Bar Campaign recognize that access to quality legal representation makes a difference in preventing homelessness, helping people access employment, and so many other opportunities. As someone who knows the value of access to justice, we hope you will consider joining CLS’s Bar Campaign this year.
Read more about CLS’s Bar Campaign here, or visit www.clsphila.org/give to make your gift today.