Ways to Give

Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) believes in access to justice for all Minnesotans, not just for those who can afford a lawyer. Every day, VLN receives requests for help from Minnesotans who are navigating complex legal issues alone. Our clients include people who are at risk of homelessness due to an eviction on their record, who are seeking divorce from abusive partners, who are starting the long process to get a fresh start in life through US citizenship, who are unable to secure employment due to their record, and more. To fulfill this need in our communities, Volunteer Lawyers Network recruits, trains, and supports thousands of volunteer attorneys, legal staff, and interpreters who are dedicated to providing legal services to our clients completely free of charge.  

Your support can be the key to unlocking justice for countless Minnesotans experiencing poverty. By donating to Volunteer Lawyers Network, you become a partner in the fight for equality, fairness, and the protection of basic human rights. Your contribution directly enables us to provide free legal services to those who cannot afford representation, ensuring that justice is an accessible opportunity for all. 

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Learn About Workplace Giving

Did you know that many employers match their employee’s donations to charities? Workplace giving is a great way to double or even triple your donation. Ask your employer if they match employee contributions. Please contact the Development and Events Manager with any questions. Workplace giving forms may be emailed to the Development and Events Manager or mailed to VLN at 600 Nicollet Mall, Ste 390A, Minneapolis, MN 55402. VLN’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0988459.

Learn About Estate and Planned Giving

Join Volunteer Lawyers Network’s Legacy of Justice Program and make a lasting impact for years to come. Your gift will provide an estate tax deduction for your family and will allow Volunteer Lawyers Network to respond to the ever-changing needs of the communities you have dedicated your life to serving.

Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ltd. is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1966. All gifts will be used to provide civil legal services to people experiencing poverty and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our federal ID number is 41-0988459.

There are several ways you can name Volunteer Lawyers Network as a beneficiary in your will or trust. You may choose to give specific assets, a portion of your estate, or your residual estate after payment of other bequests. You can state how you would like your gift to be used, either for a specific program or for our general fund to enable us to meet community needs. Talk to your estate planning attorney and/or your financial planner about how you can add Volunteer Lawyers Network to your will!

For recordkeeping purposes, a copy of your estate documents (or the portion thereof that names Volunteer Lawyers Network as a beneficiary) would be helpful and would be kept confidential.

Yes! Talk to your financial planner about various types of trusts, donor-advised funds or distributions from your retirement accounts. Please contact the Development and Events Manager if you need more information.