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and one third is comprised of client members, who represent various agencies serving the pov- Holmes County Commission erty community. Internal Revenue Service Jackson County Commission Jefferson County Commission Judicial Administration Commission Legal Services Corporation How do individuals get services from LSNF? Leon County Commission A potential client is either referred by another agency or the courts, or comes to us on their own. They apply for services and within one week are notified if we will handle their case. The Liberty County Commission cases are assigned to LSNF attorneys, paralegals or volunteer attorneys. Mississippi Center for Justice What is the criteria for accepting a client? Okaloosa County Commission Our primary client base is restricted to an income of 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. Several of our grant sources have varying income requirements. The domestic violence grants do Refuge House not have an income criteria because so many victims are situationally poor. All cases must be civil in nature and adhere to our priorities. Tallahassee Bar Association What is the difference between you and Legal Aid and Northwest Florida Legal Services? U. S. Department of Justice Legal Aid provides services through volunteer United Way of Escambia County attorneys, almost exclusively in Leon County. Northwest Florida Legal Services provides ser- United Way of Northwest Florida vices through staff attorneys primarily in the United Way of the Big Bend areas of health, social security, juvenile and family law, almost exclusively in Escambia and Santa Wakulla County Commission Rosa Counties. Legal Services of North Florida provides services through staff and volunteer Walton County Commission attorneys throughout 16 north Florida counties. Washington County Commission In 2013 in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, LSNF focused primarily on consumer, housing, domestic and sexual violence issues, tax contro- versies, and children’s issues. 8 HOPE. JUSTICE. FOR ALL. Who benefits from investing in Legal Services of North Florida?  Vulnerable and exploited individuals, families, and veterans.  Domestic and sexual violence victims and their children in long-term personal safety.  Senior citizens with disabilities who have limited access to public transportation.  Seniors who are targeted by home improvement/predatory lending scams.  Families stabilized by maintaining affordable housing, transportation, and income.  Individuals given assistance to secure employment and education.  Community non-profit groups that work with special needs populations, affordable housing, job creation, and transportation.  Rural and immigrant women who are victims of abuse. Everyone Benefits ….when we stop an illegal eviction, that is one less person homeless. ….when we force a fly-by-night contractor to redo “shoddy” work for an elderly couple, we are discouraging contractors from preying on other victims. ….when we save a home from foreclosure, residents do not need to seek shelter at the community’s expense or become homeless. ….when we stop a cycle of domestic violence, we are saving lives, en- hancing employment stability and reducing healthcare costs. ….when we help non-profits with their legal issues, we are helping them to allocate more revenue for their client services. ….when LSNF helps clients provide for themselves, other community non-profit resources are not stretched as thin. 9  Leaving a Legacy for Legal Services of North Florida FOUNDERS OF JUSTICE SOCIETY In 2006 Legal Services of North Florida was 30 reached its $2 million dollar goal through cash ($5,000 and above gifts) years old! As a way to memorialize this im- and planned gifts. The LSNF board, attorneys portant milestone, the LSNF board and a com- and client members alike, participated 100% in Akerman Senterfitt mitted group of volunteers banded together to the campaign. A moving video made up of the Wayne and Joan Humphrey Anderson Archibald Family Foundation seek donations to establish an endowment stories of LSNF clients, staff, and the council co Ausley & McMullen, P.A. fund. An account was set-up at the Communi- -chairs was used to help share LSNF’s story. C. DuBose ‘Duby’ Ausley ty Foundation of North Florida to receive Naming opportunities at all five of our LSNF Berger Singerman, P.A. donations where proceeds from the endow- offices and challenge grants helped secure Lisa and Sheldon Bernau ment continue to grow and sustain our services funding from the Florida Government Bar Alan Bookman long into the future. We are proud that Sandy Association, the Tallahassee Barristers Associa- Law Office of Craig J. Brown D’Alemberte and Benjamin Crump served as tion, the Florida Justice Association and the Brown & Brown, Attorneys at Law Capital City Bank Group Foundation our campaign co-chairs. They recruited a Tallahassee Women Lawyers. A campaign Scott Carruthers wonderful group of volunteers from around website was launched so all could keep up with Bob Cox our region that helped the campaign to ulti- the endowment progress and learn more about Talbot ‘Sandy’ D’Alemberte and Patsy Palmer mately succeed. With input from a feasibility the many ways to continue to support LSNF. Nancy Daniels study the 30th Anniversary Council set and www.hopejusticeforall.org Terry Dariotis Howell L. Ferguson Florida Developers, Inc. Florida Government Bar Association Donors always Welcome! Florida Justice Association Fred H. Flowers What is the purpose of the endowment fund? Lisa and Keith Foran With over 40 different funding sources that can change or disappear, the David and Ana Frank endowment will provide a steady stream of income to assure the stability of Marc and Sally Gertz the organization. Renee’ S. Gordon Dr. Patricia E. Gritta Edward J. and Kathy N. Grunewald Is there a minimum-sized gift that will be accepted for the endowment? Stephen F. Hanlon Cash gifts of $100 or more are preferred, but any gifts for the future of LSNF Major B. Harding are encouraged. Named endowments start at $10,000 and naming opportuni- Harke & Clasby, LLP ties start at $5,000. Kenneth R. Hart Judge Judith W. Hawkins Is an outright or planned gift preferred when directed to the endowment? Suzanne and Timothy Hendrix Donald Hinkle Outright gifts and planned gifts are both encouraged. Holland & Knight Paul and Helen Jess How is a gift paid? Kelly Overstreet Johnson Gifts may be made in full or over a five year period through designated donations of appreciated Kristine E. Knab securities or paid up insurance policies, appraised property, irrevocable bequests and/or sole desig- M. Catherine Lannon and Stephanie A. Clapp nated insurance policies, as per the LSNF Donor Gift Policy. Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Et Al Wendy Loquasto and Terry Hansen Jarian and Trinetta Lyons Contributions to the endowment fund are intended to be new gifts to LSNF and do not preclude Theodore E. Mack Partners in Service or other annual contributions. Anneli Nystrand and Linnea Magee The McConnaughhay Family Elder Law Fund James F. McKenzie Dorothy L. Miller Patty and Chuck Mitchell Mark Mustian Parks & Crump, Attorneys at Law RB Oppenheim & Associates John and Kathleen Radey Edward M. Ricci Curtis and Nina Ashenafi Richardson Walter J. Smith Justice Fund Phelicia D. Stiell Tallahassee Barristers Association Tallahassee Leon Federal Credit Union Tallahassee Women Lawyers Marc E. Taps Dan and Robin Thompson Glenda Thornton United Way of the Big Bend Mike and Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda Kathy Villacorta and Tommy Warren Karen and Mark E. Walker Gary Yordon Campaign Co-chair Sandy D’ Alemberte 10  Endowment Fund Gift Levels *naming opportunities available $1,000 PLUS (continued) Champions for Legal Services* ($250,000 - $1,000,000) Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Rutledge Ecenia, P.A. Legacy Council* Sachs Media Group ($100,000 - $249,999) Rohaun Stephenson The Wine Loft Hope Council* Daniel and Robin Thompson* ($50,000 - $99,999) Kathleen Villacorta and Tommy Warren * Justice Council* Elizabeth ‘Bib’ Willis ($25,000 – $49,999) Kathy and John Winn 30th Anniversary Council* ($10,000 - $24,999)