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Cy Pres Awards
Designate Legal Services of Greater Miami as a recipient of cy pres funds in appropriate class action settlements or other matters. When funds cannot be distributed to the class members or beneficiaries, they are put to the next best use, or cy pres, by the court by making a nonprofit charitable organization that is most likely to benefit or pursue the interests of the class, the beneficiary of the awards. For more information, contact Executive Director Monica Vigues-Pitan at mviguespitan@legalservicesmiami.org
Online Gift - Single or Recurring
Make a one-time gift online or set up a recurring donation using a credit card or direct debit.
Mail-in-Gift
Make your check payable to Legal Services of Greater Miami and mail to:
Monica Vigues-Pitan, Legal Services of Greater Miami, 4343 W. Flagler Street, Ste 100, Miami, FL 33134
Donate with Cryptocurrency
Legal Services is proud to accept cryptocurrency gifts, giving our supporters even more options to make a difference by offering this tax-efficient vehicle. Cryptocurrency gifts can be made HERE, allowing for easy transfers that lead to immediate impact. Please contact Monica Vigues-Pitan at mviguespitan@legalservicesmiami.org with any questions.
The Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle recognizes sustained giving over a three-year period. Members of the Leadership Circle have made a substantial commitment to sustaining the highest quality cutting-edge legal services as the needs of our community continue to grow. Giving Levels range from $5,000-$100,000.
Chesterfield Smith Society
The Chesterfield Smith Society recognizes annual support while celebrating the legacy of the great Chesterfield Smith (1917-2003), a lifelong advocate for access to justice. Smith encouraged all lawyers to “do good by doing right” - by providing pro bono legal services and supporting organizations that work to ensure that all persons have access to justice in our civil legal system without regard to their ability to pay. Giving levels range from $350 to $4,999.
The Legacy Society
Consider naming Legal Services as a beneficiary in your will or bequest, charitable trusts, retirement plans, or life insurance policies. The Legacy Society recognizes donors who make charitable bequests to Legal Services in their will or living trust, ensuring that we may continue to break down the barriers of poverty for the most vulnerable in our community well into the future. The Legacy Society donors connect their compassion and concern to their financial and estate planning to transform the future for someone in need. For information, contact Monica Vigues-Pitan at mviguespitan@legalservicesmiami.org.
Stock Gifts
Stock gifts can be made by contacting Monica Vigues-Pitan at mviguespitan@legalservicesmiami.org.
Stock gifts are easy, tax-efficient, and create immediate impact.
Donor-Advised Funds
If you have a donor-advised fund, contact your fund manager to give directly to Legal Services of Greater Miami today. Contact Monica Vigues-Pitan at mviguespitan@legalservicesmiami.org with any questions.
Matching Gifts
Many employers have matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. The impact of your gift to Legal Services could be doubled or even tripled at no additional cost to you! To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, simply inquire with your Human Resources department
NOTICE: All contributions are applied to those activities permitted by our major funder, the Legal Services Corporation. Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. is funded in part by the Legal Services Corporation. As a condition of the funding it receives from LSC, it is restricted from engaging in certain activities in all of its legal work including work supported by other funding sources. Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. may not expend any funds for any activity prohibited by the Legal Services Corporation Act, 42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq. or by Public Law 104 134. Public Law 104 134 § 504(d) requires that notice of these restrictions be given to all funders of programs funded by the Legal Services Corporation. For a copy of these laws or for any other information or clarifications, please contact Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(3) law firm. State of Florida ID Registration No. CH-1826. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
