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Donations can be made online or by check or money order sent to:
Community Health Law Project
185 Valley Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
Why Donate to CHLP?
The Community Health Law Project (CHLP) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities and chronic health conditions of limited means.
Our clients include individuals living with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, HIV/AIDS, mobility impairments, and sensory impairments (deaf/blind) who face legal issues requiring professional guidance and representation.
We provide many of our services for free, helping clients live independently and avoid institutionalization.
Our strength lies in our ability to provide quality legal services to people with chronic and severe disabilities, who thus require specialized support and expertise.
Your contribution helps us enhance our services and develop new programs. Donations supplement existing grants and support our key areas:
Legal Services:
Offering counseling and representation in civil legal matters, including SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, landlord-tenant disputes, and family law.Advocacy:
CHLP's advocacy efforts include ensuring barrier-free accessibility to residential dwellings and public buildings, health care reform, prevention of homelessness, and educating the public about the needs of people with disabilities at home, at work, and play. CHLP staff work diligently to prevent or end discrimination by upholding federal and state laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities.Special Projects:
Providing training and educational programs for consumers, families and professionals to protect rights and improve lives. Representing clients through complex litigation to protect rights and entitlements. Providing activities to enhance the lives of people living with disabilities.Technology and Capital Improvements:
Upgrading our computer technology, including networking upgrades, purchasing software and internet access, and using state-of-the-art personal computers, will enable our staff to provide high-quality services to our clients.
Funds are continually needed to renovate and upgrade CHLP's administrative and regional offices.
More Ways to Give
Gifts in Tribute
You can donate to the Community Health Law Project in memory of a deceased friend or family member or in honor of a person for an achievement or a special event. We will send a card to the person or persons for whom the donation was made. If you wish, you may include a personal message. We will send you a confirmation of the donation.
Example: You can send CHLP a gift in memory of a loved one dedicated to the needs of people with disabilities and senior citizens or someone affected by a disability or the challenges of aging.
Planned Giving
This form of donation involves setting aside a portion of one’s assets (often through estate planning or bequests) as a gift to CHLP. This form of charitable giving often provides financial benefits to both the Law Project and the donor. Donors should consult their tax or legal adviser prior to making a charitable gift of this nature.
Example: Recently, CHLP received a generous gift from the estate of a woman who learned of it through a family member. In recognition, CHLP dedicated its boardroom to her memory.
General Contributions
People or organizations concerned about the needs of people with disabilities can make contributions to the Community Health Law Project to enhance and supplement our legal and advocacy services. Gifts can be earmarked for specific services or projects or can be given in support of the organization’s overall mission and purpose as a legal aid society. We will send letters of acknowledgment and appreciation for all contributions we receive, both big and small.
Example: Over the years, CHLP has received individual contributions from current or former members of our board of trustees, former staff, former clients, family members, providers of service who have referred persons to CHLP for assistance, public officials, and members of the private bar. These individuals or the organizations they work for have found our services valuable and want us to continue providing them. Many contributions are made in connection with CHLP’s annual Ann Klein Advocate Awards Dinner, held in October.
Ann Klein Advocate Awards Dinner
Each year, CHLP hosts the Ann Klein Advocate Awards Dinner to recognize outstanding individuals who are transforming the lives of people with disabilities in New Jersey. It serves as our signature fundraising event, featuring a popular silent auction, and offers a special opportunity to honor community advocates.
Please visit the Ann Klein Advocate Awards for tickets, sponsorship, and advertising information.
Volunteer
Individuals interested in supporting the CHLP’s activities and special projects can make a meaningful impact by becoming volunteers.
Whether you’re looking to contribute your time, skills, or expertise, we’d love to hear from you.
Opportunities include special events, legal clinics, outreach campaigns, fundraising activities, and educational workshops.