Make a Donation

Legal Aid Service of Collier County (“LASCC”) is a Division of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., a private, not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. LASCC is charitable and tax-exempt as defined by IRS Code 501(c)(3).

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. LASCC retains 100% of contributions received.

Personal information provided by donors to LASCC, including mailing addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses will not be accessible to, shared with, or sold to any other organization.

Fund a Need

Help balance the scales of justice for those who cannot afford an attorney

Q. What is Legal Aid's 'Fund a Need' initiative?

A. Fund a Need allows you to earmark a personalized donation to be used to support the work of Legal Aid in a specific need category, that is important or meaningful to you.

Q. How do I donate?

A. Simply click on the hyperlink of the need category of your choice above and you will be taken to a secure site to make your donation through PayPal. You can also mail a check payable to “Legal Aid Service of Collier County”, and send your donation to our mailing address: Legal Aid Service of Collier County, 4436 Tamiami Trail East, Naples FL 34112. Please write “Fund a Need’ on the notation line of your check and the need category selected (ex. “Fund a Need – Domestic Violence”).

Q. What size donation is required for Fund a Need?

A. There are no specific requirements, we welcome donations of any amount. You can select the amount you wish to give. For guidance, suggested donation amounts include $50, $100, $250 and $500.

Q. Will my donation be recognized publicly?

A. Legal Aid greatly appreciates all gifts of any size to support its mission. All donors who donate $100 or more to our program will be listed as a member of our “Circle of Justice.” Circle of Justice members are recognized on our website here.*

* Any donor who wishes to remain anonymous can contact us directly here.

Q. How specifically will the donation be used by Legal Aid?

A. The donation will be applied as unrestricted funding to Legal Aid to be used to support the costs of operating the specific unit within Legal Aid handling cases in the need category selected and staff members supporting the efforts of that unit.

Q. Why has Legal Aid created the Fund a Need initiative?

A. The demand for our critically important free legal services continues to rise, while traditional funding sources for Legal Aid such as Interest on Attorney Trust Accounts (IOTA) continues to decline. Your support is vitally important to ensure that Legal Aid is able to assist all clients in need, particularly on matters which affect their safety, health, or minimum economic security such as shelter. Legal Aid in 2016 served a record number of clients, over 3,590, an increase of approximately 70% since 2010. Funding from traditional sources has declined, like IOTA through the Florida Bar Foundation to Legal Aid programs statewide which has fallen by 80% since 2010.

Q. How can I learn more about supporting Legal Aid?

Circle of Justice Annual Membership

Legal Aid is proud to introduce the Circle of Justice, an annual membership program benefitting Legal Aid Service of Collier County. Your membership in the Circle of Justice will ensure that Legal Aid is able to continue its mission to provide free legal assistance to the most vulnerable members of our community on life-changing matters of health, safety, and minimum economic security.

The Circle of Justice is not just for lawyers. Anyone who is committed to the principles of equal justice and fairness is welcome to join the Circle and show their support.

Circle of Justice Members will be recognized by Legal Aid on its website, in social media, and on a plaque commemorating the annual membership roster which will hang in Legal Aid’s Naples office.

Join the Circle today with a minimum pledge of $100 and stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Contact us to find out more, or call (239) 298-8130.

Other Ways to Help Legal Aid

Matching Gifts

Charitable “gift matching” programs are relatively common, and many people are unaware whether their employer takes part in such a program. If your employer does participate in a charitable “gift matching” program, please consider leveraging this wonderful philanthropic tool to help Legal Aid and their mission.

Unsure whether your employer takes part in this program? Simply ask your HR department whether they participate, and if so, for the matching gift form. Simply sign and submit your donation to Legal Aid; we will do the rest.

Charitable “gift matching” programs are relatively common, and many people are unaware whether their employer takes part in such a program. If your employer does participate in a charitable “gift matching” program, please consider leveraging this wonderful philanthropic tool to help Legal Aid and their mission.

Unsure whether your employer takes part in this program? Simply ask your HR department whether they participate, and if so, for the matching gift form. Simply sign and submit your donation to Legal Aid; we will do the rest.

Corporate Partnerships

Legal Aid Service of Collier County prides itself on the corporate partnerships it has formed in Collier County, particularly our partnerships with the local legal community and Collier County Bar Association. Corporate partnerships are an effective way to demonstrate the philanthropic goals and corporate culture of an organization.

There are several ways to support Legal Aid’s mission in Collier County. Donations of time, money, and services; matching your employees’ contributions; sponsoring legal clinics and other events; and volunteering to serve on one of Legal Aid’s boards.

If your organization would like more information about how you can partner with LASCC to ensure the safety, health, and minimum economic security of the needy in Collier County, please contact us.

Stocks & Securities

Stocks and securities may be given directly to Legal Aid or used to fund charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts. Donating stocks owned for one year or more may allow for a charitable deduction of the full fair market value of the stock, not just the original cost.

Donors may also realize additional tax savings by bypassing applicable capital gains taxes. This may result in significant savings if the value of the stock has substantially increased since it was purchased. For more information on how you can donate your stocks or securities to Legal Aid, please contact us.

IRA Rollovers

Individuals aged 70 ½ or older may be eligible to transfer up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities, such as Legal Aid, tax free.

To find out if you may qualify for an IRA charitable rollover, please consult your financial advisor and contact us for more information.

Bequests & Beneficiary Designations

A Legacy donation to Legal Aid will serve to perpetuate the values of fairness and equal justice long into the future. A planned gift to Legal Aid helps ensure the future of Legal Aid, as it gives us an opportunity to plan for our further growth and development. Please consider supporting Legal Aid by leaving a charitable gift through your will or trust agreement.

 

Memorials or Honorariums

Remember your loved ones with a gift in their honor. There are many opportunities to sponsor a program, legal clinic, or other event in the name of your loved ones.

 

Volunteer

Legal Aid volunteers lend their time and expertise to specific programs or events. For more information on how you can volunteer to make Legal Aid more effective in its mission of providing civil legal representation to the poor in Collier County, please contact us to discuss your interests and our needs.

For information about volunteer service with Legal Aid, check out our Volunteer Opportunity Overview.