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THE ANNUAL FUND
VPLC is committed to breaking down the barriers of systemic issues which keep people in poverty. The burdens placed on low-income Virginians during the pandemic have not gone away – if anything, many of these same families are even further underwater. People continue struggling to stay safely housed, put food on the table, and keep their families healthy. And now they face rising housing prices, higher grocery bills, and an overextended healthcare system.
100% of your investment in our work enables us to respond quickly to the needs of low-income Virginians in a rapidly shifting landscape. Our helplines and outreach education empower the community to advocate for themselves. VPLC educates and lobbies elected officials on needed policy changes that will improve the lives of lower-income Virginian. We also file litigation in the courts when required to ensure our friends and neighbors are treated fairly in a system that's often unjust to those without resources. Together we can create a more just Virginia for all people.
1978 Society
1978 Society members strengthen their advocacy by scheduling recurring donations. Your credit card will be charged automatically according to the schedule option you choose on the donation page. You may change your donation amount or cancel your membership anytime.
In 1978, Virginia's legal aid community created a statewide poverty law education center. The organization's small but dedicated team of five, led by Executive Director Jack Harris, began tackling the issues impacting low-income Virginians. 45 years and with a staff of over 30 employees, the Virginia Poverty Law Center continues this work, pushing for laws and policies that benefit Virginia's lower-income population.
Current members enjoy distributing their financial commitment over the calendar year, and, as one member said, "I can set it and then forget it and not have to wonder if I'm supporting VPLC.” 1978 Society members also help VPLC build a predictable revenue stream that allows for future programs and growth planning.
1978 Society members are excluded from donation campaigns and will not receive mail or emails asking for additional financial support.
Changes to your 1978 Society membership? Contact Toni Maxey, Director of Development, at 804-351-5263 or toni@vplc.org.
EMPLOYER MATCH
Many employers offer matching gift programs that may double or even triple an employee's donation to organizations such as VPLC. This option may even be available if you have retired or your spouse makes the contribution. Ask your employer's human resources department whether a matching gift program is available and how to utilize it.
If you arrange a matched gift with your employer, please notify Toni Maxey, Director of Development, at 804-351-5263 or toni@vplc.org to ensure you receive proper credit.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Recommending a gift to VPLC through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is simple. You can donate directly to VPLC by providing the following information to the sponsoring organization of your fund.
Each organization will have the appropriate forms to complete the donation, which you can usually access through your online portal or by working with your fund advisor. Your fund's organization can complete the transaction to distribute the funds to VPLC.
Information to make a Donor Advised Fund Gift
Legal Name: Virginia Poverty Law Center
VPLC's EIN: 54-1093402
Mailing Address: 919 East Main Street, Suite 610 | Richmond, VA 23219
Include details if you'd like your donation designated for General Operating Support or restricted to a particular program. Be sure to provide the specific amount of your gift as well.
If your fund advisor would prefer to submit your DAF donation by electronic transfer, please contact Toni Maxey, Director of Development, at 804-351-5263 or toni@vplc.org for those details.
ANNUAL STATEWIDE LEGAL AID CONFERENCE SPONSOR
"It's an incredible opportunity to spend quality time with and learn from some of the best lawyers in the state who focuses on poverty law issues – the ones who are at the front lines and fighting the fight every day." – Kristi Kelly, KellyGuzzo
Support the Virginia Poverty Law Center's Annual Statewide Legal Aid Conference and make a lasting impact on access to justice in Virginia.
As a sponsor, you'll receive prominent brand exposure across conference materials, social media, print, and radio platforms, showcasing your firm's commitment to community well-being and social justice.
Your sponsorship directly contributes to providing crucial poverty law training, updates, and resources for legal professionals serving Virginia's lower-income community, empowering them to advocate effectively for their clients. Join us in celebrating legal aid's remarkable achievements and advancing equality and justice for all Virginians.
Have questions about sponsor benefits? Contact Toni Maxey, Director of Development, at 804-351-5263 or toni@vplc.org.
JILL A. HANKEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
For over 40 years, Jill Hanken worked at VPLC and paved the way for better healthcare in the Commonwealth. A relentless advocate for low-income Virginians, she successfully fought for advances that have given hundreds of thousands access to healthcare. The Jill A. Hanken Scholarship Program honors Jill's accomplishments and builds upon her legacy by training health law advocates in Virginia's legal aid community.
JUSTICE DAY
In 1978, Virginia's legal aid community created a statewide poverty law education center – Virginia Poverty Law Center. VPLC's small but dedicated team of five, led by Executive Director Jack Harris, began tackling the issues impacting low-income Virginians.
45 years and more than 30 staff members later, led by Executive Director Jay Speer, VPLC continues this work, pushing for laws and policies that benefit Virginia's lower-income population.
Justice Day is on May 1st, and each year VPLC hosts a 24-hour day of giving to support the organization's ongoing work. However, donations in honor of VPLC's founding are accepted anytime. This is also the perfect time to consider joining VPLC's '1978 Society' by making your donation recurring by choosing the frequency in the "Donation Schedule" drop-down menu.
LEGACY GIVING
You can support VPLC in various ways, including through your estate. Legacy giving, also called planned giving, funds the future of justice! Your attorney can advise you on the options available and make arrangements for future support to meet your personal needs best.
Legacy giving, also called planned giving, is a fundraising method where a significant charitable gift is made during a donor's life or at death that is part of the donor's financial situation or estate. By giving a legacy gift to VPLC, you ensure that VPLC can continue to make progress toward our mission. You have the ability to support VPLC to make lasting changes in the lives of countless Virginians.
One of the easiest ways to make a legacy gift is through a bequest in your will. You can also name VPLC as a beneficiary to your IRA, Keoghs, or 401(k) plans as a way to leave some or all of your assets to the organization.
When you leave a legacy gift, you make a lasting impact on the future of justice and ensure VPLC has the resources to continue advocating, educating, and litigating till the systemic barriers that keep lower-income Virginians in poverty are dismantled.
Information to provide your attorney
Legal Name: Virginia Poverty Law Center
VPLC's EIN: 54-1093402
Mailing Address: 919 East Main Street, Suite 610 | Richmond, VA 23219
Include details if you'd like your donation designated for General Operating Support or restricted to a particular program. Be sure to provide the specific amount of your gift as well.
Whether your legacy, in any amount, to VPLC is through your will, retirement assets, donor-advised funds or charitable trusts, or insurance programs, please let us know. We'd love to include you in VPLC's Legacy Society membership.
VPLC's Legacy Society honors our most committed partners in the fight to break down the systemic barriers that keep people in poverty. These barriers have been in place for generations. Legacy Society members understand it will take another generation (or more) to break them down completely. When you pledge future support, you provide financial support for the continued fight for justice and the future of justice.
Ready to join VPLC's Legacy Society? Contact Toni Maxey, Director of Development, at 804-351-5263 or toni@vplc.org
IRA Charitable Rollover
Make a tax-free gift with your IRA.*
Typically, funds distributed from a Traditional IRA are included in your
taxable income, which will likely increase your overall tax burden. This additional income may sometimes move you into a higher tax bracket.
However, the IRA Charitable Rollover sometimes called qualified charity distribution, or QCD for short, is an exception to this rule. Funds go directly from your IRA to your chosen charitable organization, like VPLC, without going to you first, thereby lowering your adjusted gross income and effectively reducing your income taxes.
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are amounts you must withdraw annually from your Traditional IRA once you're eligible (as of 1/1/2023, the age to start taking RMDs increased from age 72 to age 73, except for donors who turned 72 before January 1, 2023).
If you do not withdraw your required minimum distribution, you will face a penalty tax of 25% of the required withdrawal amount. You can avoid this penalty by gifting your required minimum distribution to VPLC. Your IRA Charitable Rollover donation also maximizes your impact since, in most cases, the organization receives the total amount of the transfer tax-free. It's a win-win situation that supports both you and VPLC.
Information you may need when requesting VPLC as a recipient of your RMD.
Legal Name: Virginia Poverty Law Center
VPLC's EIN: 54-1093402
Mailing Address: 919 East Main Street, Suite 610 | Richmond, VA 23219
Include details if you'd like your donation designated for General Operating Support or restricted to a particular program. Be sure to provide the specific amount of your gift as well.
Please consult your financial or tax advisor for more information if you are considering this support. Contact Toni Maxey, Director of Development, at 804-351-5263 or toni@vplc.org, if any assistance is needed.
*The above information is believed to be accurate as of January 2023. However, please consult your financial or tax advisor for accuracy and more information on making a gift with your required minimum distribution.
STOCK GIFTS
Take 'stock' of the need for more justice in Virginia for lower-income people!
You can help VPLC fund its mission while potentially avoiding taxes by donating stock directly to VPLC. Contact your financial advisor as the tax advantages may be better than making a direct monetary donation.
Legal Name: Virginia Poverty Law Center
VPLC's EIN: 54-1093402
Financial advisors: please contact Toni Maxey, Director of Development, at 804-351-5263 or toni@vplc.org to initiate a stock gift for your client.