February often brings to mind the many ways we express love, through family, friendship, and care for one another. But love also shows up in quieter, more powerful ways: standing beside families as they navigate challenging situations, offering guidance when the future feels uncertain, and ensuring that no one faces a legal crisis alone. Justice is an act of care.
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Each winter brings real challenges for families already carrying heavy burdens. For many, this season can magnify instability such as financial stress, housing concerns, and the emotional strain of family conflict. Yet it is in these moments that courage and community support intersect.
At St. Andrew Legal Clinic, we see every day how providing access to legal help is one of the most meaningful ways to show care for our neighbors. Legal help can transform fear into stability and uncertainty into hope. When families have someone to stand beside them, to explain their rights, and to advocate for their safety and their children, it sends a powerful message: you are not alone. Your community cares about your safety and stability.
This is where St. Andrew Legal Clinic’s community-centered model makes a profound difference. Our work is only possible because of the collective commitment of volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters who believe that access to justice should not depend on income. Community support allows us to keep our doors open to families who might otherwise go without representation. It allows us to host clinics, respond quickly to urgent legal needs, and provide services on a sliding-scale basis so that help remains within reach. Every contribution, whether time, resources, or advocacy, directly strengthens our ability to stand beside families when they need it most.
Last year, with the support of this community, we made meaningful progress. Together, we expanded access to legal services to the most vulnerable in our community, strengthened and created new partnerships, and reached more families than ever before. Those successes are not just numbers, they represent safer homes, protected children, and individuals who were able to move forward with dignity.
Love and care are not only felt, but they are also practiced. They show up when a community commits to ensuring that families facing life’s most difficult moments are not left to navigate alone. When a community comes together to support families in crisis, it does more than resolve legal cases. It builds safer homes, stronger families, resilient communities, and a more just future for everyone.
Warmly,
Maxine Tuan
Executive Director
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Volunteer Spotlight: Markowitz Herbold PC
We are honored to spotlight Markowitz Herbold PC for their recent sponsorship and volunteer service at SALC’s Night Clinic! Their team brought professionalism, compassion, and expertise to families seeking clarity and stability.
In 2025 alone, SALC’s Night Clinic served more than 800 clients, many of whom were speaking with an attorney for the very first time. Support from committed partners like Markowitz Herbold makes this work possible and strengthens access to justice in our community.
Interested in joining SALC as a Night Clinic sponsor or volunteer? We would love to welcome new community partners who share our commitment to access to justice.
To learn more about volunteering or sponsoring Night Clinic, visit our website or contact our Development Director, Lisa Kensel.
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Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for June 27, 2026, when the Race for Justice returns for another inspiring run/walk through NE Portland, starting at Migration Brewing. This family-friendly 5K brings our community together in support of affordable, accessible legal services for families in crisis.
Registration opens in March for runners, walkers, and teams. Be sure to secure your spot early and help us make every step count for justice. Sponsorship opportunities are now available for firms and community partners who want to elevate their involvement and visibility while championing SALC’s mission. Visit the Race for Justice page to learn more about sponsor benefits and how to get involved.
Thank you to our 2025 Race for Justice sponsors, whose support helped make last year’s event a success and reinforced our collective commitment to access to justice.
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Invest in Justice: 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
At St. Andrew Legal Clinic, our sponsors are partners in expanding access to justice. We invite firms and businesses to join us in 2026 through meaningful sponsorship opportunities that align visibility with impact.
Race for Justice- June 27, 2026
Our annual 5K brings together runners, walkers, and community champions in support of affordable legal services. Sponsors receive prominent brand visibility, team engagement opportunities, and recognition across event marketing and race day materials. Learn More About Race Sponsorship.
Taste for Justice- October 2, 2026
Sponsorship of the Taste for Justice aligns your firm with an elegant, high-profile evening celebrating community leadership, generosity, and access to justice. Sponsors receive meaningful visibility before, during, and after the event, along with opportunities to engage employees and guests through complimentary event access and prominent on-site recognition. Explore Taste Sponsorship.
Night Clinic Sponsorship
Night Clinic sponsorship offers a hands-on opportunity to support access to justice while engaging your team in meaningful service. Sponsors help make each clinic possible and volunteer directly, supporting clients seeking guidance and stability. Learn About Night Clinic Sponsorship.
Bridge Builders: Year-Round Leadership Partners
Bridge Builders are firms and businesses that commit to sponsoring both the Race for Justice and Taste for Justice in 2026. Recognized as year-round leadership partners, Bridge Builders demonstrate a deep commitment to strengthening access to justice across our community. Firms and businesses can support access to justice all year long. Become a Bridge Builder today!
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Ways to Engage with SALC in February |
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There are meaningful ways to strengthen access to justice right now. Whether you give, volunteer, or share our work with others, your involvement makes a direct impact on families navigating difficult transitions.
Become a Monthly Supporter
Monthly giving provides steady, reliable support that allows SALC to serve families throughout the year. Even a modest monthly gift helps sustain sliding scale legal services and expand access to Night Clinic appointments. When you give monthly, you invest in stability, dignity, and long-term impact. Every gift, at any amount, strengthens access to justice in our community.
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Volunteer at Night Clinic
Our Night Clinic served more than 800 clients in 2025, many of whom spoke with an attorney for the first time. Volunteer attorneys, interpreters, and community members make this possible. If you are interested in sharing your time, we would love to welcome you to an upcoming clinic. |
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