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try. It is a national model, with Chicago’s legal community leading by example. The Campaign makes it possible for tens of thousands of Chicagoans in need to get crucial legal help each year. However, while we should take pride in the Campaign’s past success, the need to support our com- munity is greater than ever, and we have proven through the Campaign that we can make a big impact in meeting this need. While we all support a wide variety of worthy causes, ensuring that all people have equal access to the justice system is distinctly important to us as trustees of that system and our common cause as a legal community. If we do not support this cause, there is not another group of people that will understand these issues or respond in the same way. 700,000 low-income and disadvantaged Chicagoans will need legal help over the course of this year. Despite the dedicated efforts of Chicago’s many outstanding pro bono and legal aid attorneys, less than half of those people will be able to get often- critical legal help due to a shortage of pro bono and legal aid resources. While we all have important roles to play as individuals, the Campaign has proven that we have the power to significantly expand the capacity of our pro bono and legal aid system when the legal community comes together as one around this issue. Specifically, donations to the Campaign: • Leverage significantly more money from government and other foundations. • Benefit from the CBF’s rigorous grants process, which strategically allocates the Campaign funds to maximize impact Save on hundreds of popular titles! For gifts, your reception area or personal use. Guaranteed lowest rates, convenient ordering. Hundreds of satisfied CBA members. To order, visit www. buymags.com/chbar or call 800/603-5602.

and ensures accountability. • Save hundreds of thousands of dollars in other social services by enabling people to resolve legal problems before they spin out of control. Campaign grants enable more than 30 pro bono and legal aid organizations to provide legal services to tens of thousands of low-income Chicagoans. From legal aid

hotlines and advice desks to large impact litigation and advocacy work, these orga- nizations provide a continuum of legal services to people who most need help but can’t afford it. Investing in legal aid means investing in our community, and through the Cam- paign, it is an investment that produces powerful returns.

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