LEGAL AID SOCIETY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Learn about the different ways you can financially support our organization. The Legal Aid Society relies heavily on the support of our community partners so we can continue to provide free legal services to our most vulnerable residents in Orange County, Florida
AboutUs
The Legal Aid Society opened its doors in the early 1960s as a volunteer organization created by attorneys who were members of the Orange County Bar Association. These volunteer attorneys agreed to take referrals in civil and criminal cases for local residents who could not afford an attorney. In 1967, the organization was formally incorporated in Florida as a nonprofit organization under the name, “Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.”
Today, the Legal Aid Society consists of about 50 staff members, including 18 attorneys, and relies greatly on the contributions of volunteered time and financial donations to provide Orange County’s most vulnerable residents with quality, legal services.
What We Do
CONSUMER
Low-income families have many consumer related problems for which they need legal assistance to maintain their fragile financial situation. Attorneys are needed to assist in Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies, debt collection, student loans, garnishment of wages, and frozen bank accounts. About 100 consumer cases were referred annually to pro bono attorneys in these areas.
HOUSING
Our pro bono attorneys help with eviction defense of private landlord/tenant rentals. We also have tenants who need help in disputes over conditions of their rental unit, return of security deposits, and non-renewal of their lease. We also handle mortgage foreclosures, fraudulent transfers, tax liens and sales.
FAMILY
We provide legal services primarily in Injunctions for Protection Orders, initiating and defending Dissolution of Marriage with custody. We handle a limited number of other paternity/custody disputes, modification of custody, step-parent adoptions, and “child snatches ” There are an increasing number of relatives who are seeking guardian advocacy for adults and Chapter 751/Temporary Custody for minor children.
GUARDIAN ADLITEM
Our Guardian ad Litem pro bono attorneys advocate for children in the juvenile, criminal and domestic relations division of the circuit court. The majority of cases involve abused, abandoned, and neglected children who are the subject of juvenile dependency cases. We advocate for children in the juvenile, criminal and domestic relations division of the circuit court.
MISCELLANEOUS
Additional areas of law such as immigration, nonprofit incorporation, appellate, expunction of records are also referred.
SUPPORT SERVICES
We can reimburse certain litigation costs if they are approved by our office prior to incurring the fee. Our office provides malpractice insurance primary coverage for all pro bono cases.
WHAT IS BOC? BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
The Breakfast of Champions aka “BOC” is a fundraising event gathering hundreds of legal aid volunteers and staff, government officials, and community leaders to share inspiring stories of success and resilience.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
The Legal Aid Society relies heavily on the generous contributions of its supporters. This fundraiser will help us continue providing quality legal services to vulnerable and indigent residents of Orange County. Sponsorship opportunities offer a unique platform to showcase your support for our organization. Contact Donna Haynes at boc@legalaidocba.org or (407) 515- 1850 for more information.
Diamond – $25,000
SPONSORSHIPLEVELS BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Gold – $5,000
50-second promo/advertisement video
Verbal & written recognition during the event
Recognition in The Briefs magazine & The Monthly Docket newsletter
Featured posts on all Legal Aid Society social media platforms
Mention on The Domino Effect television series
Name placement on Plaza Live’s marquee sign
Champion – $15,000
50-second promo/advertisement video
Verbal & written recognition during the event
Recognition in The Briefs magazine & The Monthly Docket newsletter
Featured posts on all Legal Aid Society social media platforms
Platinum – $10,000
40-second promo/advertisement video
Verbal & written recognition during the event
Recognition in The Briefs magazine & The Monthly Docket newsletter
Featured posts on all Legal Aid Society social media platforms
30-second promo/advertisement video
Verbal & written recognition during the event
Recognition in The Briefs magazine & The Monthly Docket newsletter
Featured posts on all Legal Aid Society social media platforms
Silver – $2,750
20-second promo/advertisement video
Verbal & written recognition during the event
Recognition in The Briefs magazine & The Monthly Docket newsletter
Featured posts on all Legal Aid Society social media platforms
Titanium – $1,000
Written recognition during the event
Recognition in The Briefs magazine & The Monthly Docket newsletter
DOMINO EFFECT TELEVISION SERIES
“It’s...theDominoEffect.”
HostedbyAttorneyJessicaThomas
The Domino Effect television series brings awareness to various issues affecting communities in Orange County. We all play a critical role in impacting those who live in Central Florida. This television series is used to highlight those roles while spreading pertinent information and the perpetual goodness being done by the Legal Aid Society and its community partners. In this series, Legal Aid Society staff attorneys sit with community leaders to discuss how our organization can be of service and essentially eradicate civil issues faced by our most vulnerable residents.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
$500/Episode or $5,000/Entire Series 3 shows, 3 times a year (9 shows total)
Verbal “Thank You” message will be provided by show host during the program
Every episode will air on television and radio
Every Episode will be promoted on all of our social media pages and linked on our website
Every episode will be featured in the Monthly Docket Newsletter. This publication is sent to our community partners, government officials, and media contacts.
Orange TV (Channel 488 on Spectrum), formerly Bright House, Channel 9 on Comcast, 1081 CenturyLink Prism TV, 102 Digital Over the Air Vision TV - Channel 492 on Spectrum, formerly Bright House, Channel 98 on Comcast, 1082 on CenturyLink Prism TV, 103 Digital Over the Air
Commissioner Nicole Wilson
Commissioner Uribe
Commissioner Moore
Commissioner Scott
Commissioner Gomez-Cordero
Commissioner Emily Bonilla
Tenant Services
Employment Law
Domestic Violence
Foster Care/Guardian Ad Litem
Immigration Law
Aid for the Homeless
Services for Our Veterans
Mental Health/Disabilities
Understanding Legislation with Anna Eskamani
OVERVIEW
Price: $500/Session OR $350/Multiple Sessions
The Legal Aid Society relies greatly on attorneys providing pro bono services to Orange County’s most vulnerable populations. We want to ensure that attorneys are well-equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to handle their pro bono cases. No experience in a specific area of law? No problem. Attorneys can attend one of our lunchtime trainings and receive all the information needed to begin handling cases in various areas of law Visit www.legalaidOCBA.org/Events to view upcoming sessions.
LUNCHTIME TRAININGS
BENEFITS
Inclusion on marketing materials
Attendance at Lunchtime training w/ ability to showcase services for 3-7 minutes during training
Logo and contact information will be shared and included during recorded training video
Thank You posts on our social media pages
If in person, ability to distribute giveaways, raffle item and/or marketing items
GAL BIKE GIVE-AWAY
BENEFITS
Name mentioned on marketing materials displayed at the event
Table setup at event to display your brand logo and materials
Thank You posts made on Legal Aid Society social media pages
OVERVIEW
Price: $1,000/EVENT
The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc., in partnership with Kathleen “The Bike Fairy” Downs, hosts bike events where free bikes and equipment are given to Orange County youths in the dependency system. This event is hosted twice a year, Spring & Winter.
OUTREACH EVENTS
Price: $1,000/EVENT
The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc., hosts several outreach events each year where our staff and community partners attend community centers, schools, local businesses, and community events to educate the community on services offered through our organization.
OVERVIEW BENEFITS
Name mentioned on marketing materials displayed at the event
Table setup at event to display your brand logo and materials
Thank You posts made on Legal Aid Society social media pages
