Gentry Locke Attorneys has committed to matching up to $10,000 for Blue Ridge Legal Services End of Year Campaign to help those in need.
The funds raised during the End of Year campaign will support BRLS in its mission to provide free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in the Blue Ridge region. The campaign will help BRLS continue its work in addressing critical legal issues, such as housing, domestic violence, consumer protection, eldercare and more, stated a news release. Contributions will directly impact those who rely on BRLS for guidance and representation.
In the press release, Blue Ridge Legal Services stated that Gentry Locke Attorneys is one of Virginia’s largest and most respected law firms.
“[Gentry Locke Attorneys] is demonstrating its continuing commitment to access to justice by generously agreeing to match donations up to $10,000 for the Blue Ridge Legal Services, BRLS, End of Year campaign,” according to the news release by Blue Ridge Legal Services. “The partnership between Gentry Locke and BRLS exemplifies a shared mission to support low-income people in need of civil legal assistance.”
Gentry Locke, with a history starting a century ago, has established itself as a prominent advocate for justice in the Roanoke Valley and across the Commonwealth, the release stated. Known for its excellence in providing a wide range of legal services, the firm has a long-standing tradition of philanthropy, reflecting its dedication to making a positive impact within the community, according to the news release.
John Whitfield, executive director of Blue Ridge Legal Services noted in the news release, that “we are immensely grateful for the generous support from Gentry Locke. Their commitment to matching donations for our End of Year campaign is a testament to their deep commitment to equal access to justice. With their pledge, helping to boost the support of the legal community and the public, we can provide vital legal assistance to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families can secure their rights and obtain justice.”
Monica T. Monday, chair of Gentry Locke, noted in the news release that “BRLS serves a critical role in our community in helping to bridge the justice gap for low-income residents in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valley. We are proud to partner with BRLS and to support their important work through this matching donation for their end-of-year campaign, so that high-quality legal representation is afforded to all.”
As BRLS embarks on its End of Year campaign, the generous matching contribution from Gentry Locke underscores the importance of equal access to justice and reaffirms the power of community partnerships in creating lasting change, according to the news release.
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To support the Blue Ridge Legal Services End of Year campaign and have your donation matched by Gentry Locke, please visit brls.org/donate.
More information about Gentry Locke can be found at https://www.gentrylocke.com/.