Last year, NYCLA celebrated its Centennial--100 years of serving the public and the profession. Thanks to the generosity of our members and law firms, both large and small, our Centennial Capital Campaign raised $1.6 million, which is now being invested in the initial renovations on the Home of Law's roof, façade and windows.
More needs to be done to repair our landmarked building. More needs to be done to provide a sound financial basis for our pro bono programs for low-income New Yorkers, for our Summer Minority Judicial Internship Program and for our services for lawyers of all ages needing extra help in these difficult financial times. With these needs in mind, the NYCLA Foundation has launched a Second Century Campaign to secure NYCLA's future as a dynamic bar association providing resources for members and the public in a welcoming, comfortable environment.
In addition, to retain members who are particularly hard hit by the recession, NYCLA has granted far more dues waivers this year than in the past. A contribution to the Foundation earmarked for "Dues Waiver Relief" will be used by NYCLA to compensate for the income lost through dues waivers and will enable the Association to continue to have a generous dues waiver policy.
We invite you to join your colleagues and fellow members in contributing to the Second Century Campaign. With a gift of $250, we will send you Brethren and Sisters of the Bar: A Centennial History of the New York County Lawyers' Association. Other special gifts are available for larger contributions.
Although we hope you'll give generously, we welcome a gift in any amount. You can make your contribution online by going to NYCLA's website at www.nycla.org and clicking on NYCLA Foundation or by mailing a check payable to the NYCLA Foundation to: NYCLA Foundation, 14 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10007. As the Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) organization, your gift is deductible to the extent provided by law.
Our Second Century Campaign needs your support. The scaffolding now at the Home of Law is a reminder that your contribution will help erect the financial scaffolding for NYCLA's future.
Sincerely,
James B. Kobak Jr.
President of the NYCLA Foundation