Many years ago, I looked up the word philanthropy and discovered that the Greek meaning of the root word means “loving people,” it is interesting to me that the word now is used to describe people or organizations that donate their money, time, and experience to create a better world. I consider the American Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers Division to be a philanthropic organization in the true meaning of the word. That is why I am proud to be a member. Last year, SLD participated in the 2023 ABA Giving Day, and through generous donations from members, we raised $4,935.00, which enabled SLD to kick off our Elder Fraud Prevention and Detection Initiative at our 2024 Fall Meeting. Thank you to everyone who contributed!
This year, SLD will be participating in the 2024 ABA Giving Day on October 24, 2024, and we have expanded the scope of our fundraising to include the following:
- Financial fraud awareness initiative for seniors
- Wellness and addiction awareness resources for lawyers
- Retirement Starter Series programs for lawyers moving forward from active practice to retirement
- Partnership with AmeriCorps RSVP, a program designed to leverage elder American’s skills post-retirement
- Center for Excellence in Alzheimer’s and Dementia and our relationship with the Alzheimer’s Association