When I checked the VLSP website early yesterday morning, the Campaign for Justice tally indicated only a little over $10,000 was needed to reach this year’s $280,000 goal.
Then when I looked a couple hours later and again this morning… that figure shrunk to $8,400, bringing the 2015 Campaign even closer to the mark.
“The Campaign Cabinet set a high goal this year, and we are making great progress,” stated Frank
Novak, campaign co-chair alongside Arline Santiago and Bill Lowe. “Every year the legal community’s support for the CFJ makes me proud of Rochester. Many parts of the country do not support legal representation for the poor the way we do here.”
Novak also acknowledged the “civic-mindedness is not limited to the legal community. Buckingham Properties, Elite Reporting and many other companies have provided significant support to the effort.”
Of equally exciting news, payment for most (78%) of the pledges has already been received, with the Campaign running through March 31.
“I am very thankful for all the support the Campaign has received,” added Santiago, ESL general counsel (pictured below with VLSP Executive Director Sheila Gaddis).
Those who haven’t pledged yet: Please help us close the gap as soon as possible.