Hello, LAWM friends!
As we close out 2023, we are mindful of two things. First, we are proud of our staff who step up every day to serve clients. It's a privilege to protect rights, challenge injustice, and fight poverty for people and families in West Michigan. But the work is not always easy, and we are very grateful for our coworkers' dedication.
Second, we want to say “thank you!” to the volunteers, partner organizations, clients, board members, and donors who don’t just empower us to do what we do, but also fill our work with hope and joy.
We wish you all a safe, happy holiday season!
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Ending Abuse, Protecting Credit, Moving On |
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When “Catherine” came to us for help, she had survived years of physical and emotional abuse in her marriage. She told us, “I want out.” We represented Catherine to finalize a divorce, end the abusive marriage, and start a new chapter in life. In the process, we made sure Catherine’s credit did not get tied up in ongoing debt collection against her ex-husband. This helped Catherine get the safe, fresh start she deserves. |
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Campaign Time! Can You Support Our Work? |
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Your donations fuel our work to help people like Ellen, and Rose, and James, and Calvin, and Celine and the thousands of others we serve each year.
If you are able, please keep putting fuel in our tank! We make every dollar count for our clients.
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If you are a Michigan attorney,
Access to Justice Campaign
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Attention: Partner Organizations!
Register for Our 'Donuts & The Law' Education Program
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Registration is now open for our January Donuts & The Law events!
This is a nuts & bolts overview of family law basics for professionals serving low-income client communities. Learn about Personal Protection Orders (PPOs), divorce, child custody, and more. We'll also cover when and how to refer clients to LAWM.
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All events are from 9:00 - 10:30am.
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Grand Rapids: Tues January 23
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Kalamazoo & St. Joseph: Wed January 24
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Muskegon & Holland: Thur January 25
To register by click on the images/links below.
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Our Holland Office is Moving |
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Our Holland office, which serves clients in Ottawa and Allegan counties, will be moving soon! The dates we shared last month had to be adjusted -
- The office will now be closed December 19-21
- During those days, to apply for free legal help please call the Counsel & Advocacy Law Line (CALL) at 1-888-783-8190.
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We will be open at the new address from December 26:
The new address will be:
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Every gift changes lives. Thank you! |
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(Kent, Ionia, Mecosta & Montcalm)
25 Division Ave S, Ste 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(Lake, Mason, Muskegon,
Newaygo, Oceana & Osceola)
450 Morris Ave, Ste 104
Muskegon, MI 49440
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(Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph & Van Buren)
141 E. Michigan Ave, Ste 400
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(Allegan & Ottawa)
636 Hastings Ave, Ste 1
Holland, MI 49423
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(Berrien)
901 Port St
St. Joseph, MI 49085
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Our supporting funders include: |
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