CDEL's January Newsletter |
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CDEL has and will continue to rise to the challenge of ensuring quality legal counsel to low-income seniors and people with disabilities in Cook County, IL. The work we do for our clients and our community is more important than ever. We would like to say a profound thank you to CDEL staff, volunteers, interns, Governing Board Members, Young Professionals Board members, community partners, and all of our generous CDEL supporters for everything they have done and continue to do to help us further our mission year after year.
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2024 CDEL Client Stories: |
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| "The volunteers made the process very professional, friendly, and easy to understand."
CDEL Client at the October 1, 2024 Power of Attorney Workshop at the 22nd Chicago Police District with volunteers from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. |
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"It's easy to come back here and see Marlo at the clinic after meeting at the TODI workshop. I have been trying to get these papers done for a while, it's great that they're right here on the block!"
CDEL Client at a TODI Workshop with Venable LLP volunteers at CDEL's Embedded Clinic site at the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation. |
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| "CDEL was there every step of the way to assist us throughout the adult guardianship process. I knew, at that time, my son and I would be ok. Thank you, CDEL!"
A CDEL Client, wife, mother, and immigrant who worked with CDEL to successfully navigate the guardianship process for her son. |
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In 2024, CDEL closed 2,877 case files. |
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In 2024, approximately 59% of CDEL’s clients resided in Chicago, while 41% resided in the surrounding suburbs. | |
67% of CDEL's clients were over the age of 60. |
51% of CDEL's clients identified as having a disability. |
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CDEL Community Impact: - Completed 22 Power of Attorney Workshops in conjunction with community partners.
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Scheduled over 400 appointments at CDEL's Community Clinics in Chicago and Cook County.
- Reached over 2,100 people through outreach events.
- Trained over 175 Illinois licensed attorneys to participate in our pro bono programs.
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CDEL's annual "Light Up the Loop" Winter Awards Benefit is on February 27, 2025 at Baker McKenzie LLP. Please join us as we honor CDEL's 2025 Award Winners! Register and learn more about the event below. |
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Last Chance to Run With CDEL! |
Are you interested in running in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon? CDEL still has spots available and we would love to have you on our marathon team! Don't delay! Applications close tomorrow on Friday, January 31st. We have a required fundraising minimum of $2,100.
Please email CDEL Development Associate, Alyssa York at: ayork@cdelaw.org for more information and to get the application link! |
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Thank you to all of our pro bono and community partners who have volunteered with us in January. Because of you, we are able to reach and serve more of our clients in the communities they live. Thank you to our Pro Bono Partners who have volunteered with us in January: Accenture
Pro Bono Network |
Thank you to our community partners listed below, for allowing us to continue to conveniently and accessibly serve our clients in the communities in which they live. |
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Bloom Township Senior Services
BUILD, Inc.
Center on Addison
Chicago Methodist Senior Services
Dolton Park District
EZRA Multi-Service Center
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| Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation
Pathlights
Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Solutions for Care
University of Chicago Law School |
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