HLAS + THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE FOR ALL EVENT This year Hiscock Legal Aid introduced a new community outreach/fundraising campaign called “Justice for All” (JFA). The events held throughout the year were free to attend and lasted no more than an hour. During that time, attendees have an opportunity to take a “virtual tour” of our mission and vision. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to meet clients and hear their stories. “We wanted JFA to serve as a compelling, fast-paced way to share the mission and vision of Hiscock Legal Aid Society,” said Jason Torreano, Director of Development at Hiscock Legal Aid. “In introducing this new system, our aim was to both friend, and fundraise, for the programs and services of HLAS.” JFA was held at law firms and businesses in Syracuse, and more than 170 people came through the program over the course of the year. Nicki Trice is a former client of HLAS and currently serves as a receptionist at the agency. “I feel JFA is important to show how Hiscock Legal Aid not only helps the individual, but how it also empowers families and as a whole, helps generations of community members,” said Trice. The culmination of this year long program took place on December 3 at Drumlins. More than 150 people attended and the agency raised more than $60,000. 2014 CUPCAKES/SU Hiscock Legal Aid Society has enjoyed collaborating with entities around Central New York in 2014. In spring 2014, the agency worked with a capstone course at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School to redesign agency brochures, social media banners and to create videos of clients HLAS has served. In March, the agency collaborated with 83 and Company – a locally owned bake shop in the Hawley Green Neighborhood – on a joint fundraising/buylocal event. HLAS worked with several local businesses to celebrate Law Day including Soup R Salad, Vinomania and LoFo, encouraging supporters of HLAS to patronize those businesses on May 1. In return, the agency received a percentage of sales from that day. 2014 VOICES On October 9, 2014, Hiscock Legal Aid Society and the Everson Museum of Art held its 4th annual VOICES fundraiser at the Museum. William Hider was the honorary chair for the event. VOICES, gives guests the opportunity to support two organizations that encourage and promote self-expression, whether through art or legal advocacy. The event raised more than $17,000 for each organization. Susan R. Horn, President/CEO, Hiscock Legal Aid Society, had words of praise for Hider, stating, “Bill Hider is a true Renaissance man: a musician, an artist, a teacher, a man engaged in his community generously sharing his time and talents. We’re so grateful that among his many charitable contributions he has chosen to support the work of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society and the Everson Museum of Art.” 16
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