A. Please feel free to contact Legal Aid’s Director of Development, Jeff Ahren, at (239) 298-8130 or <\/span>by email at jahren@legalaid.org.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”42.7188px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s Naples office.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”40px|0px|52.625px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|30px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n Charitable \u201cgift matching\u201d 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 \u201cgift matching\u201d program, please consider leveraging this wonderful philanthropic tool to help Legal Aid and their mission.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n Charitable \u201cgift matching\u201d 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 \u201cgift matching\u201d program, please consider leveraging this wonderful philanthropic tool to help Legal Aid and their mission.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”]\n Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n 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.<\/p>\n There are several ways to support Legal Aid\u2019s mission in Collier County. Donations of time, money, and services; matching your employees\u2019 contributions; sponsoring legal clinics and other events; and volunteering to serve on one of Legal Aid\u2019s boards.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off”]\n Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ededed” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” use_custom_width=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n 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. <\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off”]\n Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n Individuals aged 70 \u00bd or older may be eligible to transfer up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities, such as Legal Aid, tax free. <\/p>\n To find out if you may qualify for an IRA charitable rollover, please consult your financial advisor and contact us for more information.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off”]\n Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ededed” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|14px|30px”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n <\/p>\n Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ededed” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n <\/p>\n Legal Aid volunteers lend their time and expertise to specific programs or events. 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Matching Gifts<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]\n
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IRA Rollovers<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ custom_margin=”|||”]\n
Bequests & Beneficiary Designations<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″]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.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off”]\n
Memorials or Honorariums<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ custom_margin=”||0px|”]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.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off”]\n
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