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LEAP Membership & Benefits
Eligible LEAP
members include local, national and global law firms, corporate and association legal
counsels, legal organizations and associations, and individual lawyers.
LEAP Membership Levels
- Member
- $5,000 - $9,999
- Supporter - $10,000 - $14,999
- Sustainer
- $15,000- $24,999
- Leader - $25,000 - $49,000
- Champion -
$50,000 and up
LEAP Benefits
- Community Engagement LEAP members play a vital
role in helping to fight homelessness in their local community and other
communities across the nation.
- Pro Bono Opportunities LEAP members are
notified on a priority basis through Pro Bono Alerts of significant pro bono
projects that address homelessness issues including civil rights violations,
income disparity, domestic violence, denial of childrens education, and
housing discrimination.
- Publicity LEAP members receive recognition on
all NLCHP marketing materials; LEAP membership by level is highlighted on our
website, newsletter and annual report.
- Networking and Events LEAP members have
the opportunity to network with each other, as well as with the legal
community. Summer associates and all attorneys at LEAP firms are invited to
events to network and learn about how attorneys can participate in the fight to end
homelessness and poverty.
- Regular Updates LEAP members receive regular
updates on legal issues affecting homeless individuals and families.
- Tax Deductions LEAP members contributions to
NLCHP are fully tax-deductible.
LEAP Membership Expectations
- Make an annual
charitable contribution to NLCHP. Each firm or individual makes an annual
charitable membership contribution of at least $5,000. The first contribution must be made within
the first quarter of membership to LEAP.
Return of completed membership form, including name of attorney who
will serve as LEAP representative, to NLCHP is required.
- Events. LEAP representatives should attend LEAP
events if their schedule permits, or encourage other members of their firm to
attend. LEAP members, on occasion, may
be asked to host or speak at LEAP events.
- Lend Name. LEAP members lend their name to LEAP
stationery and event marketing.
Note: The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty is a 501
(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions and donations to NLCHP are
fully tax-deductible.
For more
information about LEAP, contact NLCHP at LEAP@nlchp.org.
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