Lakeshore Legal Aid receives $2.5M donation from Mackenzie Scott
Lakeshore Legal Aid recently announced a $2.5 million donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott through her charitable organization, Yield Giving. This generous contribution directly supports Lakeshore’s work to improve communities by holistically addressing the legal issues of families with low incomes, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Expressing gratitude for the significant donation, Lakeshore Chief Executive Officer Ashley Lowe emphasized its importance in advancing the organization’s goal to eradicate poverty and empower marginalized communities. Lowe credited the donation to Lakeshore staff’s unwavering commitment to championing the legal rights of the families within the communities it serves.
“I am exceptionally proud to be part of a team dedicated to advancing social justice,” Lowe stated. “Lakeshore plans to use this remarkable contribution to transform the organization’s delivery systems so that, in the future, Lakeshore will be more efficient and effective in serving the community. We are honored and deeply appreciative of receiving this impactful donation.”
In accordance with its mission, “Standing with our neighbors, Lakeshore Legal Aid fights poverty and injustice through advocacy and by providing meaningful and dignified access to the legal system,” Lakeshore provides free legal representation in the Detroit metro area and Port Huron. Lakeshore also provides client intake, advice, and brief legal services throughout Michigan via its attorney-staffed Counsel & Advocacy Law Line hotline. Lakeshore’s practice areas include housing, family, consumer, elder, education, and public benefits law. For additional information, visit https://lakeshorelegalaid.org.
‘Bar Night Out at Birmingham Pub’ hosted by OCBA
The Oakland County Bar Association will host a winter membership mixer with “Bar Night Out at Birmingham Pub” on Thursday, January 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Attendees can mix and mingle with members of the OCBA while enjoying a festive atmosphere, appetizers, and a cash bar. The Birmingham Pub is located at 555 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham.
The event is free for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
Anyone with questions may contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400 or ktillinger@ocba.org.
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