Your Support is Crucial
Civil legal aid is the least funded human service in the United States, yet is one of the most effective ways to disrupt the drivers of poverty. Civil legal services address critical issues such as housing security, family stability, and financial independence, directly contributing to societal well-being, community stability, and a healthy democracy. The urgency to support this crucial work has never been greater. Donating to civil legal services organizations like Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) offers a significant return on investment by transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Philanthropic investment in civil legal services is not only impactful, but also yields tangible economic benefits. Supplying individuals, families, and the community with civil legal services they otherwise could not afford is a transformative funding strategy that dramatically and effectively improves people’s quality of life. Programs like VLJ's Tenancy Program and Veterans Legal Program prevent costly social services costs by keeping families in their homes and supporting veterans through legal challenges. By investing in VLJ, donors are not only helping individuals overcome legal obstacles but also fostering a more just and equitable society.
Ultimately, financial support for civil legal services is an investment in creating a more stable, just, and resilient society where individuals aren’t hindered by legal barriers. By donating to VLJ, individuals contribute to a ripple effect of positive change, ensuring everyone, regardless of their financial status, has access to justice.
Please consider giving a tax-deductible donation to VLJ. Without the generous support of people like you, VLJ would not be able to provide life-changing free legal services to our neighbors in need.
““Helping others is one of the reasons I became a lawyer and why I continue to offer pro bono services to VLJ year after year. Bankruptcy is so valuable for some members of our community, because it provides them with a fresh opportunity to build a happy and successful life.””
““There are so many people out there who also aren’t being heard and VLJ lawyers can give them a voice, like mine gave me.””
““I have had the privilege of a professional career. It is easy for us in our professional positions to ignore the struggles in the rest of the world and presume we got here through individual effort alone. VLJ aims to tilt the scale.””
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TO DONATE By Mail:
Mail check(s) to
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
P.O. Box 32040
Newark, NJ 07102
to donate By Phone:
Call VLJ at (973) 233-4243
Direct Cash Gifts & Pledges
You may contribute a gift by using a personal check, cash, or your credit card, or pledge a gift over an extended period. You may also make an outright gift of stocks, bonds, and/or mutual fund shares that have appreciated. This is an especially attractive option, as you enjoy significant tax savings by donating securities you have held for at least one year. Any gift may be directed to a particular program or we can apply it to our most immediate need.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match cash gifts their employees make to nonprofit organizations. Such programs can double or even triple the value of your gift. Check with your employer to see if a matching gift program exists.
For more information on making a gift to Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, please contact Saranya Thana, VLJ’s Director of Development, at (973) 755-4120 or sthana@vljnj.org.
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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations to VLJ are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
CORPORATE GIVING
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice offers innovative opportunities for corporations to make a meaningful difference through a commitment to ensuring access to justice for people experiencing poverty. Join us as a sponsor of the major fundraising events we hold throughout the year, or partner with VLJ through cause-related marketing to enhance the social and community values of your business. Establish a matching gift program to make your employees' donations go further.
For more information on making a gift to Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, please contact Cathy Keenan, Executive Director, via phone at (973) 645-1951 x 101 or email ckeenan@vljnj.org.
BY MAIL
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
P.O. Box 32040
Newark, NJ 07102
BY PHONE
(973) 645-1951 x 101