Classy Awards: Our Own Honorable Mentions
This weekend, awards were given to twelve non-profit organizations and leaders to honor and celebrate their good work at the third annual Classy Awards, the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country.
Among the night’s winners were The Soldiers Project, Invisible Children, Northwestern University Dance Marathon and Marley’s Mission.
Five of the nominees were legal services-related. They are doing great work at home and abroad — let’s check ’em out.
Domestic Violence Action Center
Honolulu-based DVAC has focused on shaping awareness about domestic violence and maintaining the safety of domestic violence victims for more than 20 years.
DVAC has assisted almost 200,000 callers, served nearly 4,000 children and their families, made 5,781 court appearances, provided 16,570 court accompaniments, completed 30,522 safety plans and conducted 24,219 risk assessments by expertly trained staff.
Read DVAC’s entire nomination here.
Lutheran Ministries and Social Services of WACO
LMSS of Waco is a free legal clinic serving Waco, Texas, the fifth-poorest city in Texas and sixteenth-poorest city in the country. Their Legal Assistance Project is one of fourteen self-help or assisted pro se legal aid clinics in the state. Clients are educated about the court process, provided legal forms, and are supported by non-attorney advocates who follow the guidelines for providing legal information. To read their complete nomination, click here.
Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship
The Global Center was established at the University of the Pacific in 2006 to create a whole new generation of solution–minded pragmatists who will pioneer practical, inventive, and sustainable approaches to address the world’s most pressing social issues, including poverty, disease, malnutrition, environmental degradation, injustice and illiteracy. The Global Center has created 20 innovative student-centered programs focusing on these social issues. Read their entire nomination here.
Hunterdon Hispanos
“Hunterdon Hispanos is the only nonprofit in Hunterdon County, NJ devoted to Hispanic issues and run primarily by Hispanics.” Among other services, Hunterdon Hispanos provide legal advice, access to other resources, translation support and advocacy making it possible for crime victims to work with Prosecutors on cases. Their goal is to continue to bring people together around issues of mutual concern, break down barriers and build community for the benefit of all. Read their nomination here.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! Keep doing good work!
Do you know a non-profit organization that deserves recognition for the work they do? Let us know!
