From left, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid President and CEO Jim Kowalski, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Executive Director Isaiah Oliver and attorney Mike Freed.
The Freed to Run Challenge, a two-day running event that debuted Nov. 17-18 at the Duval County Courthouse, raised $195,000 to benefit the Shelter for Elders program at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.
The contribution supports an endowment that helps provide aid for older adults who have landlord/tenant and other housing-related legal issues but cannot afford to pay an attorney to represent them.
The donation, the entry fees and sponsorships each year will be partially matched by the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund through The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. This year’s match is $25,000.
“We are grateful to Delores Barr Weaver for providing matching funds to encourage others to support the important work JALA does to protect Northeast Florida seniors,” said JALA President and CEO Jim Kowalski.
“Her generous support and her example will be critical in our effort to fully fund our Shelter for Elders Endowment at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.”
About Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm focused on delivering economic, social, and housing justice to low-income and at-risk individuals and families on the First Coast.
If you are an attorney wanting to volunteer with probate and heirs property issues, contact JALA Pro Bono Director Aaron Irving, at (904) 356-8371, Ext. 363, or Aaron.Irving@jaxlegalaid.org.
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