The New York Bar Foundation

Day 1 of the COVID 19 Day fundraising challenge has generated some fierce competition between JDs 1&7! JD8 is holding in 3rd, JDs 5&10 are tied. Where are JDs 11, 12, 2 & 6? Make your gift under your favorite JD at https://givetnybfcovid.swell.gives Have fun for a good cause!

Congratulations to MCBA Past President T. Andrew Brown, Esq. on becoming the 124th president of the New York State Bar Association! Please see below for more details. In addition, Carla Palumbo, Esq. is the new president of the The New York Bar Foundation! Congratulations, Carla!

Thank you Ellis Mirsky for your gift to the COVID 19 day fundraising challenge in honor of Carla Palumbo, David Schraver, and Lesley Friedman Rosenthal for their important work. You are making a difference to those in need of legal services due to the pandemic! #nylawyersgive

Thank you Vinnie Doyle for your gift to the Foundation's COVID campaign at https://givetnybfcovid.swell.gives in memory of NYSBA Past President Henry Miller. You are helping people in need of legal services due to COVID. #nylawyersgive

The COVID 19-day Judicial District challenge fundraiser is underway at https://givetnybfcovid.swell.gives Friendly competition is already brewing between JDs 1, 7, 10, 5, 9, & 4. Give under your district today and make a difference to those impacted by COVID-19.

Thank you to Criscione Ravala, LLP for making the Foundation one of three organizations for their giving purposes. https://www.lawcrt.com/attorneys/citizenship/ Firm Partner Salman Ravala states, The work of lawyers is undeniably imperative to strengthen our communities, and The New York Bar Foundation has a proven track record to provide such mission-minded support in our great State of New York. This has been a difficult year for many, so I encourage our lawyers to enla...rge their philanthropic footprint in partnership with the Foundation. Our united efforts will continue to provide much-needed services to the underserved, foster public understanding of the rule of law, and advance the improvement of our institutions statewide as we chart our paths for 2021 and beyond. New York State Bar Association

Congratulations and welcome new Fellow Richard A. Fuerst of R. A. Fuerst Law Group, P.C., Latham (JD4)! You made a difference--thank you!

Your gifts make a difference to those with Disabilities Foundation funding is critical to our Future Care planning services program, enabling us to provide necessary legal services to families who care for a loved one with a disability. Meet "Jenny" Assisted through a Foundation grant to Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc.... Jenny, a 35-year-old with an intellectual disability, lived in a group home. She had been under the guardianship of Adult Protective Services since her mother died. Her Aunt Jane cared deeply about Jenny but had no idea how to obtain a guardianship. They came to Future Care, where an attorney assisted in transitioning guardianship to the aunt. Jane helped move Jenny to a more appropriate residence, where Jenny blossomed. She became more independent, began using Lift line, got a non-driver’s ID, and began living a healthier lifestyle by becoming more aware of diet and exercise. (She lost 60 pounds!) Initially, Jenny wanted to go to Aunt Jane’s home every weekend. But now she is so much happier in the new residence that she often tells her aunt she has plans with friends and opts to stay home for the weekend. With the help of Future Care, Aunt Jane has peace of mind knowing Jenny is healthy and happy. She also has a clearer understanding of Jenny’s benefits and the system that supports her. Help Jenny and other grantees by giving at https://portal.nysba.org/OrderApi__campaign

From our door to yours--Happy Hanukkah!