While the spirit of neighborliness was important on the frontier because neighbors were so few, it is even more important now because our neighbors are so many.
~Lady Bird Johnson
The Harris Law Firms' strong commitment to the community is reflected in the many ways our attorneys and staff donate their time. First, and perhaps foremost, each and every attorney at the Firm handles at least one pro bono client at all times through Metro Volunteer Lawyers. In 2004, The Harris Law Firm proudly accepted the “Law Firm of the Year Award,” presented by Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Every year this award distinguishes one Colorado Firm for their dedication to pro bono work.Today Rich Harris volunteers his time as Chairman of the Board of MVL.
The Firm also volunteers at numerous charities and fund raising events. The Harris Law Firm was recently recognized for their outstanding participation in the annual “Roll Out the Barrels” food drive to help the homeless and needy in Denver.
A particular emphasis of the Firm is in promoting public education and fund-raising to address the problem of child abductions, almost one-half of which occur in the context of family law cases. Firm President Rich Harris has addressed many groups as part of a community-wide campaign to prevent child abductions. Additionally, the Firm has volunteered with the Missing Children’s Task Force during Missing Children’s Awareness Week.
All members of the Firm are encouraged to give their time and energy to charitable organizations in our community, and especially those involving children. The Harris Law Firm strongly believes in the importance of contributing to local charitable organizations, and if you have questions or comments about our involvement in the community, we would like to hear from you.
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Current Community Service Activities
Colorado Legal Services
Attorneys from The Harris Law Firm also provide Pro Bono services through Colorado Legal Services. If you make less than their income limits, Colorado Legal Services may be able to help you. Call them at (303) 837-1313. They will try to get you involved in one of the free or low cost programs in your area.
DBA
If you live in the Denver area, the Denver Bar Association sponsors, "Legal Night at the Center." Attorneys at The Harris Law Firm participate in this walk-in program to offerlegal advice. The referral clinic held every third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at El Centro Bienestar San Jose (623 Fox St., Denver).
The Adoption Exchange
AE was established in 1983 by concerned social workers and child advocates with the shared belief that every child deserves a stable family and a safe home. Since their founding, the AE has worked tirelessly to connect waiting children with stable, permanent families. Rich Harris is currently an active board member of the Adoption Exchange.
The Max Fund
The MaxFund is a non-profit organization that was established in 1988 to provide medical care for injured pets with no known owners, and to seek out new homes for these animals once they have recovered. The MaxFund is a true no-kill dog and cat shelter. MaxFund assists hundreds of people and animals each year by trying to make the correct match between owner and pet. MaxFund adopts our animals to Colorado residents only. In 2006, the attorneys and staff of The Harris Law Firm began a new holiday tradition by contributing funds to support the heroic efforts of this wonderful organization and sponsors a special care room for mature cats.
The Denver Rescue Mission
As a Thanksgiving tradition, the staff members of The Harris Law Firm contribute funds to The Denver Rescue Mission. The donations help to provide a hearty holiday dinner for many of the city's homeless men, women, and children throughout the metropolitan area.
Law Line 9
The Denver Bar Association runs this free legal program in conjunction with Channel 9 News. On the nights designated to family law, attorneys from The Harris Law Firm offer legal insight to answer questions from people all over Colorado. Law Line 9 airs on Wednesday nights from 4:30-6:00 p.m.For clients who are looking for an answer to a simple legal question regarding family law and just want a quick answer from one of the attorneys at The Harris Law Firm, call Law Line 9 at 303 698 0999.
Mi Casa
Attorneys at The Harris Law Firm are frequent volunteers at Mi Casa’s “Legal Night”. The Colorado Lawyers Committee and the Denver Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division, sponsor this event. The free consultation offered by Mi Casa allows women to meet with an attorney about matters pertaining to family law.
The Horse Protection League
Because they believe in the humane treatment as an alternative to slaughter or public auction for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses, HPL’s primary purpose is the prevention of equine abuse.Since 2005, the attorneys and staff have donated their time as barn hands for HPL on Colorado Cares Day. They have happily groomed horses, mucked stalls, built fences, mended roofs, and bucked at least a million bails of hay! HPL is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe home for horses, and equine education classes for adults and children. The organization relies primarily upon donations for their support.The Harris Law Firm currently funds the Horse Protection League’ s (HPL) quarterly newsletter, and sponsors "Romeo", a frisky Arabian gelding to ensure his care and frequent rations of carrots and apples!
Food Bank of the Rockies
Attorneys and staff members of The Harris Law Firm are regular contributors to the annual Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR), a local organization founded in 1978. FBR reaches across northern Colorado and Wyoming, providing food supplies to more than 900 hunger-relief programs. In its first 28 years, FBR has provided nearly 239 million pounds of food to our member agencies, which translates to more than 174 million meals for people in need. Last year, FBR distributed more than 20.5 million pounds of food, enough to provide 43,000 meals each day to needy children, seniors and families. FBR is a member of America 's Second Harvest - the Nation's Food Bank Network.
Family Tree
Founded in 1976, the Family Tree provides a broad range of services and shelter to families and youth of Metro Denver to overcome child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness. Our attorneys participate monthly to offer their legal expertise to those individual supported by the Family Tree.
DBA - School Supply Drive
Attorneys and staff at The Harris Law Firm work together to ensure the success of the DBA's annual school supply drive by raising money and gathering school supplies for homeless and at-risk students. The drive is sponsored through the Educational Outreach Program of the Denver Public School system and the Children's Outreach Project. Donations include backpacks filled with notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, rulers, sissors and much, much more to ensure that the kids start the school year with the supplies they need!
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