YLS e-Mentoring Program
The YLS is teaming up with Chicago Public Schools’ Richards Career Academy to host its annual e-mentoring program. The program serves approximately 40 high school students enrolled in Law & Public Safety. Over a 14-week period, lawyer volunteers commit to participating in a February 8 kick-off lunch at the CBA, a weekly email exchange, a mid-term visit to Richards Career Academy, and a May 15 closing lunch at the CBA. Topics of the e-mail exchanges include substantive legal topics in their curriculum, college/law school prep, job interviewing, and the practice of law. For more information or to volunteer, email YLS Project Coordinators Helena Levitz or Gabby Sapia.
YLS Wills for Heroes February 25 Event
The YLS will host a Wills for Heroes event on February 25, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at which volunteer lawyers will create free wills, living wills, and other estate planning documents for local emergency first responders and their spouses or partners. The event will take place at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave. There will be a brief training from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and document preparation will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To volunteer, RSVP by Friday, February 17 by filling out the online questionnaire. RSVPs received in any other manner will not be accepted.
YLS Coat Drive for Chicago Kids Closet Program through February 29
The YLS is teaming up with Direct Effect Charities to collect new and gently used winter coats and gear for their Chicago Kids Closet program. New socks and underwear are also being collected. All items collected will be distributed throughout the Chicago Public School system to students in need. Drop off in the CBA Building's lobby at 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
CBF Pro Bono Support Program
Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.
