Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY

Yesterday we celebrated staff members Marisol Estrada Cruz and Sylvia Espinosa de los Monteros, as they attended their swearing in ceremony to the New York State Bar at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester. Marisol and Sylvia are dedicated to ensuring access to justice and opportunity for all. They are deeply appreciated for their contributions to VLPCNY and our local community.

‼️ 📣 Attorneys: Year-End Reminder! Did You Volunteer With VLPCNY This Year? You’re Entitled To Receive Free Pro Bono CLE Credits! VLPCNY is a pro bono CLE provider. You may be eligible for (1) CLE credit for every (2) hours of pro bono service provided to low-income clients through our programs. To receive a Letter of Participation confirming your CLE credit for providing pro bono service, please complete an Attorney Affirmation form and submit to volunteers@vlpcny.org. https://lnkd.in/eGtUygw3 For more informationn, visit the NY State Courts website on CLE credits here: https://lnkd.in/e8J4DxTB. Thank you for your pro bono service!

Today is #TransDayofRemembrance - we remember those whose lives have been tragically cut short.

Central NY - want to help an amazing local legal services organization and have fun? Join Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY for the "All in for Equity & Justice" casino night fundraiser. Information below on purchasing tickets. If you are part of a law firm or business that would like to sponsor the event, contact Bethanie Hemingway of Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY or me! I'm honored to be a board member and will get you in touch with Bethanie. Please consider helping this exceptional organization continue to make a difference by bringing legal services to our neighbors who would not otherwise have access.

We are thrilled to share our list of this year's Pro Bono Champions! 🌟 These incredible supporters work tirelessly to ensure our community has access to the critical legal services they need. Please join us in celebrating their tremendous contributions at All in For Equity and Justice on November 7. Buy your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/eZdtR_TH

We are getting so excited for our annual pro bono celebration and casino night fundraiser. Join us on November 7 at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo! Buy your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eZdtR_TH A HUGE thank you to our current sponsors: NBT Bank Syracuse University College of Law Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC ALLYN FAMILY FOUNDATION Hancock Estabrook, LLP Sugarman Law Firm, LLP Dannible & McKee, LLP Barclay Damon LLP Ellen & Howard Weinstein

This critical support allows us to continue providing legal services while we wait to receive grant payments. “VLPCNY, like so many nonprofit organizations, receives most of its funding from New York State to provide critical services that that State has identified as essential to life,” said Sal Curran, executive director of VLPCNY. “Unfortunately, contracting and reimbursement from the State has become increasingly challenging, regularly leading to four to six month or longer delays for organizations like VLPCNY to get paid for work already completed. This impact investment from CNYCF will alleviate a tremendous financial pressure on VLPCNY during this time when interest rates on lines of credit are so high. We are so grateful to Central New York Community Foundation for its leadership and vision in finding practical solutions for local nonprofits.”

Student loan debt? Join us on our Facebook next Wednesday for a student loan overview. This Facebook Live event is open to all. Please spread the word!

Mark your calendar! Our popular casino night fundraiser and pro bono celebration will take place on November 7 this year at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo! Join us for a chance to bring home amazing raffle items, raise funds for VLPCNY and honor the work of our dedicated Pro Bono Champions. Buy your ticket and join the fun: https://lnkd.in/e_wG7q7S ♠️♣️♥️♦️

Our team had a VERY special visitor from Paws of CNY today. Molly Rose was a well-behaved, sweet guest at our staff meeting. PAWS of CNY has a mission to improve the lives of people in Central New York through the power of the human-animal bond by providing pet-assisted wellness services to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, colleges and universities, libraries, airport travelers, and community partners in Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Madison, and Cayuga Counties. Thank you, Molly Rose!