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and help veterans and first responders. HCBA members
show up to read to elementary school kids in the Read
to Dream program and educate classes in civics lessons
and different aspects of the law.
Our HCBA Young Lawyers Division has fantastic,
enthusiastic members who plan Steak and Sports Day,
Cornhole for a Cause, and backpack stuffing school
supply drives. Our Community Services Committee
always welcomes volunteers and financial support for
service projects, including the Pirate Plunder Party at A
Kid's Place, a foster care facility for abused, abandoned,
and neglected children.
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Our legal community continues its strong commitment
to pro bono service, helping low-income residents with
important legal needs. The Florida Supreme Court and
The Florida Bar give special recognition at the beginning
of each year to lawyers, groups and members of the
judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise
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in ensuring access to justice for those who otherwise could
not afford it. On January 30, HCBA member Jenay
Iurato will be honored with the Florida Bar President's
Pro Bono Service Award for the Thirteenth Circuit for
her pro bono efforts on behalf of human trafficking
victims. We are grateful to her and so many others who
have selflessly provided crucial help to many who need it
To learn more about pro bono opportunities in our area
that would be a good fit for you, visit www.hillsbar.
com/page/ProBono.
Our members so frequently participate in such good
projects that this column cannot possibly mention them
all and give due credit. Divisive rhetoric and hurtful
actions concern me. Let us remind ourselves that we
can be from many diverse life backgrounds but still be
able to come together in support of worthy projects.
Open yourselves to conversations with other people
from different backgrounds and perspectives. Learn,
grow, and work together. Care for others around you
and remember to make time to care for yourselves, too.
May 2020 be a happy, healthy, and wonderful year for
you all. n
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