Dear Anakin:

 

We recently learned that our federal grant is being cut by 15% in 2012. That means $1.1 million less money for LAF, which will mean a cutback in services and staffing.  But you can help minimize the loss.

 

Your gift is needed now more than ever and you can donate online right now. 

 

Every gift that is made to LAF right now matters – it matters to the staff who work tirelessly to solve problems for clients, and it matters to the clients who rely on LAF to be their voice in a legal system that would otherwise fail them.

When this funding news broke, a number of LAF’s staunchest supporters stepped up to the plate, and offered to help LAF in any way they could.  We asked them to say something about why they support LAF, and their responses have been overwhelming.  They give to LAF, because they know their gift matters.

 

You can read a few of their stories below, and join us on facebook this week to read more. 

 

I personally doubled my gift to LAF this year, and it felt good.  I have asked my fellow Board members and our Young Professionals Board members to do the same.  I hope you will stand with us and support LAF, and make a personal gift because you also believe that your gift matters.

If you have already made a contribution to our year-end campaign, I would like to thank you on behalf of everybody at LAF – clients, staff, and Board.  Your generosity is saving jobs and continuing to put our clients’ lives back on track.  Please spread the word about LAF this holiday season with your family, friends, and colleagues – forward this newsletter to them, let them know why you supported LAF, and why they should too.

 

I wish you and yours a very happy and safe holiday season.

 

Best,

 

Richard F. Klawiter

LAF Board President