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EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Affordable. Stable. Healthy. Chicago

Lawyers Committee for Better Housing

WHO IS LCBH? MISSION

To provide free legal and supportive services for lower-income renters while advocating for the rights of all renters until

everyone in Chicago has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home.

Lawyers’ Committee for Better

Housing is the only nonprofit

legal aid organization in Chicago

that focuses solely on low and

moderate income renters in the

private housing market,

empowering renters to fight sub-

standard living conditions and

defend against eviction. LCBH

provides free comprehensive legal

services that help hundreds of

families in court each year, and

helps thousands more outside of

court. Since 2008, LCBH has

responded to the foreclosure

crisis by educating and upholding

renters’ rights throughout the

foreclosure process; working on

legislative efforts to increase

protections for renters; and

compiling extensive reports on

foreclosure in Chicago.

Through these efforts, LCBH

helps a wide variety of

stakeholders understand that

more renters in Chicago are being

displaced by foreclosure than are

homeowners and provide Chicago

renters facing eviction due to

foreclosure with information

about the foreclosure process,

and legal representation.

In addition, LCBH provides

supportive services for clients,

offering holistic solutions that go

beyond the short-term housing

crisis, empowering renters to

move from a path that was

leading towards homelessness to

one with affordable, stable

housing. For more than three

decades, LCBH has fought

tirelessly for the rights of people

to live in safe, decent, and

affordable housing, promoting

equal access to the courts for

those whose voice are not heard

without an advocate by their side.

Your commitment and

investment is critical in furthering

LCBH’s work and makes a direct

and immediate impact on our

Chicago communities and

families. In 2013, LCBH proved

approximately 473 tenant families

with litigation services, brief

services and or representation to

1,109 tenants and over 2,500

referrals. Your support enables

LCBH to continue to help families

move from a path that leads to

potential homelessness to one of

safe and stable housing.

… to ensure everyone has a safe and decent place to call home.

LCBH ADVOCATES FOR EQUAL ACCESS

TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM.

The vast majority of tenants go to

eviction court without an

attorney, and are often swiftly

evicted from their home. LCBH

provides eviction defense for

hundreds of families every year.

Having an advocate in court

makes all the difference in the

world. In 2013, LCBH recovered

more than $1,000,000 in waived

rent and damages for its clients.

LCBH PRESERVES THE VITALITY AND

AFFORDABILITY OF CHICAGO’S

NEIGHBORHOODS.

Each year, LCBH staff works with

renters and community groups,

seeking to preserve and improve

hundreds of rental units that have

been affected by deterioration and

foreclosure, working to make

them viable and affordable homes

for current and future Chicago

renters.

LCBH CONNECTS RENTERS WITH

LASTING SOLUTIONS TO PROMOTE

HOUSING STABILITY.

LCBH’s supportive services team

regularly help the most vulnerable

clients locate alternative

affordable housing, apply for

emergency funding or other

benefits, and provide links to

other essential services.

LCBH PROTECTS RENTER LIVING IN

FORECLOSED BUILDINGS.

Foreclosure impacts nearly 1 in 10

Chicago area rental units, yet

renters facing eviction or other

serious housing issues due to

foreclosure are often unaware of

their rights or where to turn for

help. LCBH counsels hundreds of

renters facing foreclosure every

year and educates key

stakeholders including attorneys,

community advocates, and

tenants on renters’ rights and

responsibilities during

foreclosure.

LCBH PROVIDES A TRUSTED

ADVOCATE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE

COURTROOM.

LCBH assists hundreds of renters

with pre-litigation housing

disputes, providing valuable

information that enables renters

to resolve issues without going to

court.

WHAT IS LCBH’S IMPAC T

Lawyers’ Committee for Better

Housing (LCBH) teamed up with the

John Marshall Law School’s Pro

Bono Program and Heartland

Alliance to help a family in crisis get

a fresh start. The Ali family had

recently fled Syria during the civil

war and escaped to the US where

they hoped to establish a new life.

They moved into an apartment

building that had a bedbug

infestation, and soon their small

children suffered from bed bug bites

that required ongoing medical

attention. To make matters worse,

the landlord refused to treat the

infestation and had threatened the

family suggesting he could interfere

with their application for asylum.

The family did not speak much

English and they were at a loss about

how to best to protect themselves.

Without steady income and paying

for mounting extermination and

medical cost, soon the Ali family

found themselves in eviction court.

For any family, facing a legal system

can be very intimidating and foreign,

even to those who have lived their

entire lives here in America.

Fortunately, LCBH was able to

assist the Ali family. An LCBH staff

attorney worked in tandem with the

John Marshall Law School (JMLS)

clinic and Heartland Alliance to

address the family's housing

problems. “LCBH provided crucial

legal assistance during a time of

housing crisis for the Ali family. The

Ali family, like many refugees,

needed more time to learn English,

find stable employment, and achieve

independence. The rental subsidy for

refugees in Chicago is very short,

around 3 months, thus many families

unfortunately face eviction. LCBH

helps us ensure that that these

individuals have fair housing options

in the future, and are not weighed

down by debt and poor credit as they

start their new lives in America,”

stated Ryan Spangler, Housing

Coordinator from Heartland Alliance

who works with refugees and

immigrants.

Heartland Alliance was able to help

the Ali family find new housing and

cover their moving costs. Two JMLS

students (including one who was

fluent in Arabic and could talk to the

family in their native language)

worked to negotiate a settlement on

behalf of the clients. Ultimately, the

case was dismissed and the claim for

back rent was dropped. The students

were able to negotiate sealing of the

court records so the eviction filing

would not negatively affect the

family's credit or ability to find new

housing in the future.

Thanks to the great efforts of

LCBH’s staff, pro bono volunteers,

and community partners, the Ali

family will finally have a stable

place to call home.

HELPING A FAMILY IN CRISIS

LCBH REPORTS ON YOUR INVESTMENT Each year, Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing produces a comprehensive Annual Report on our activities

throughout the preceding year. This report includes program highlights, events, and a brief financial report to

share with funders, sponsors, and corporations the progress and success of their contributions. We will also

provide you with a Year End Dashboard giving an overview of each program throughout the year so you can see

how your contributions help advance our mission throughout the year.

Join our list of LCBH Funders and Sponsors!

Albert J. Pick, Jr. Fund

Chicago Bar Foundation

The Chicago Community Trust

City of Chicago Department of Community

Development

City of Chicago Department of Family and

Support Services

Fourth Presbyterian Church

John R. Houlsby Foundation

Kirkland & Ellis Foundation

Illinois Bar Foundation

Lawyers Trust Fund

Northern Trust Charitable Trust

Pierce Family Charitable Foundation

Polk Bros Foundation

Public Interest Law Initiative

St. Peter's Church in the Loop

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Sidley Austin

Brinks, Gilson & Lione

Jones Day

Banner & Witcoff Ltd.

Deloitte

Sharon L. King Foundation

Louis DiSanto

McGuireWoods LLC

Todd & Susan Maynes

Claire & Scott Battle

Steven Clemens

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Mark Filip

Foran Glennon PC

DLA Piper

Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans

Karen Grotberg

Geoffrey Cockrell

Nancy Anderson & Edward Malstrom

Trilogy Real Estate Group

Cohn Financial Group

The Hopp Family

John R. Storino

Jenner & Block

Vincent Gnoffo

Klint Bruno

Jessica Panza

Thomas Law

Lowis & Gellen LLP

PCC Community Wellness Center

MAKE A DIFFERENCE … and have fun doing it.

IT’S A WIN-WIN.

Supporting Lawyers’ Committee for

Better Housing provides you the

unique opportunity to connect with

Chicago’s legal aid community, like-

minded professionals, build

awareness and show support for an

important cause: justice!

WE’LL FIND THE RIGHT FIT.

Looking for the opportunity to

become part of one of the biggest

events of the year? Want to show

your employees and investors your

dedication to our community?

Consider a sponsorship for

HEARTS FOR HOUSING.

IN-KIND GIFTS are so appreciated.

LCBH has created a wish list of

goods and or services that would

greatly benefit our organizational

needs to ensure everyone has a safe

and decent place to call home!

Examples of In-Kind Gifts

Books ( Sullivan's, Civil Procedure,

etc.) ,Office equipment (printers,

copiers), Office furniture (desk,

chairs, etc.), Catering for events. IT

support, Copying/printing services,

Meeting & event spaces, and

Database & Research access

(LexisNexis) .

Whatever your experience level,

LCBH can find a VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITY to match your needs.

Our volunteers level the playing field

by giving low income renters a voice

in court.

Our pro bono opportunities offer

attorneys the chance to practice law

in the area of housing; develop

strong litigation skills; gain

experience counseling and

interviewing clients; draft

settlements and enter into

negotiations; receive CLE credits;

and, most importantly, make a

difference in the lives of others.

To learn more about volunteer

opportunities with LCBH, please

contact our Pro Bono Coordinator,

Samira Nazem at [email protected]

or (312) 784-3517.

There are a variety of LCBH

sponsorship levels and volunteer

options to promote your firm and get

involved in pro bono efforts to

improve our community. Based on

your selected level of sponsorship

you are entitled to event tickets,

recognition on event related and

marketing materials, recognition in

the annual report, on the website, and

event signage and program.

mailto:[email protected]

HEARTS

FOR

HOUSING

ABOUT THE EVENT

Each year, over 100 professionals eat, drink

and mingle at Hearts for Housing event and

have a fantastic time playing cards,

participate in a huge raffle, network with

other like-minded professionals, with lots to

eat and drink all in support of making

Chicago a better place for all of us through

the support of affordable housing!

A celebration of good food, great drinks and

our outstanding legal aid community,

HEARTS FOR HOUSING is an amazing time

had by all.

HEARTS

FOR

HOUSING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Champion Sponsor …………………………………………………………………………$10,000

Benefits:

Prominent Hearts for Housing sponsor recognition on all event-related marketing &

promotional collateral: save-the-date, invitations, flyers, e-mails, and social media

Verbal recognition at Hearts for Housing

Sponsor recognition by logo/name on all LCBH event signage and in the event program

Sponsor recognition by logo/name on the LCBH website event page

10 tickets to Hearts for Housing

Builder Sponsor …………………………………………………………………………$5,000

Benefits:

Hearts for Housing sponsor recognition on save-the-date, invitations, flyers, and e-mails

Verbal recognition at Hearts for Housing




Advocate Sponsor …………………………………………………………………………$2,500

Benefits:

Hearts for Housing sponsor recognition on invitations, flyers, and e-mails




SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Partner Sponsor …………………………………………………………………………$1,000

Benefits:

Sponsor recognition by name on all LCBH event signage and in the event program

Sponsor recognition by name on the LCBH website event page


Friend Sponsor …………………………………………………………………………$500

Benefits:

Sponsor recognition by name on all LCBH event signage and in the event program

Sponsor recognition by name on the LCBH website event page


YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. Your support furthers LCBH’s ability to provide the services our Volunteers and Interns

offer to those who are in need, and helps train the advocates of tomorrow. Together we can work to make sure everyone has a safe and

decent place to call home.

We know that this relationship can be very beneficial for both you and our organization. If you have any questions please feel free to

contact: Cheryl Lawrence, LCBH Executive Director, [email protected] or 312-784-3512. Or Dawn DeBoard, Communications and

Events Manager, [email protected] or 312-784-3515

SPONSORSHIP FORM Please fill-out the following form to confirm your chosen sponsorship level. Completed forms can be returned to Dawn

DeBoard, Communications & Events Manager, at [email protected] or by fax at 312 -347-7604.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

_________________________________________________

Company Name

_________________________________________________

Contact E-mail Address

_________________________________________________

Address

_________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number

_________________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code

$ _____________________ ______________________________________________ ______________

Total Sponsorship Cost Signature Date

Once we receive your

completed sponsorship

form, LCBH staff will

contact you to discuss

event arrangements,

sponsorship benefits and

recognition.

Please send your high

resolution color and

black and white logos.

(.EPS or vector

preferred) to

[email protected].

PAYMENT INFORMATION: SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:

_________________________________________________

Contact Person

THANK YOU FOR

SUPPORTING EQUAL

ACCESS TO JUSTICE!

YES! I want to Sponsor LCBH in 2016

_____ $10,000 Champion Sponsor

_____ $5,000 Builder Sponsor

_____ $2,500 Advoacte Sponsor

_____ $1,000 Partner Sponsor

_____ $500 Friend Sponsor

___ Please send me an invoice

___ I have enclosed a check made payable to

Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing

___ Please charge my credit card

Card Type: Visa/MC/AmEx/Discover

_________________________________________________

Card Number

____________________ ____________________

Expiration Date Security Code

IN-KIND GIFTS … are so appreciated. So that we can stretch ever dollar received to ensure

everyone in Chicago has a safe and decent place to call home.

IN-KIND GIFT INSTRUCTIONS

A donation form must be completed for every in-kind gift (tangible or intangible). Please print information as legibly as

possible. This form is used to provide information for accurate description of the item or service and to prepare receipts for tax

purposes.

Donor Name: Fill in donor’s name, address, and phone number. The donor is the person or company/organization actually

donating the item. The contact name is the person filling out the form.

Address: To ensure proper acknowledgement, it is very important that the address, zip code and phone number are complete

and accurate.

Donor Signature: The Donor Signature line must be signed to verify the “estimated fair market value” amount was provided by

the actual donor.

Detailed Description: Describe the item or service fully. Please be descriptive as possible.

Estimated Fair Market Value: The “estimated fair market value” is the value of the item as provided by the donor.

Tax Information: If your in-kind donation is valued over $500, you must fill out IRS Form 8283. If the item is valued over

$5,000, you need to provide an appraisal. Should you have any questions, please refer to IRS publications 526 “Charitable

Contributions”

The completed In-Kind Donation Form must accompany your donation.

IN-KIND GIFT FORM Thank you so much for offering an in-kind gift/donation of goods and/or services to Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing. This

form will help us properly record and acknowledge your generous gift.

DONOR INFORMATION:

_________________________________________________

Company Name

_________________________________________________

Contact E-mail Address

_________________________________________________

Address

___________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number

___________________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code

________________________________________

Contact Person

______ Individual ______Company/Organization

GIFT INFORMATION:

Description of item (s) or service (s)

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Estimated FMV

$ __________________

$ __________________

$ __________________

$ __________________

Donation Needs to Be picked Up.

Date of Pickup: __________________

Best Time for pick-up: ____________

Location of Pick-up:

______________________________

______________________________

Point of contact for pickup:

Name: _________________________

Phone: _________________________

For Completion by LCBH Office

Donation Accepted:

YES NO

Date Received: ________________

Event Using Gift (s) :____________

Received by:

____________________________

______ Gift Certificate (please attach) Value: $ __________ Expiration Date: _______________

Donor Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR BETTER HOUSING!

ALL ITEMS MAY BE SENT VIA MAIL TO

LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR BETTER HOUSING

ATTN: DAWN DEBOARD

33 N. LASALLE ST., SUITE 900, CHICAGO, IL 60602

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