Contact: John Whitfield,
BRLS Executive Director
jwhitfield@brls.org
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Gentry Locke Attorneys Commits to Matching up to $10,000 for Blue Ridge Legal Services End of Year Campaign
Roanoke, VA – [November 16, 2023] – Gentry Locke Attorneys, one of Virginia’s largest and most respected law firms, is demonstrating its continuing commitment to access to justice by generously agreeing to match donations up to $10,000 for the Blue Ridge Legal Services (BRLS) End of Year campaign. The partnership between Gentry Locke and BRLS exemplifies a shared mission to support low-income people in need of civil legal assistance.
Gentry Locke, with a rich history starting a century ago, has established itself as a prominent advocate for justice in the Roanoke Valley and across the Commonwealth. Known for its excellence in providing a wide range of legal services, the firm has a long-standing tradition of philanthropy, reflecting its dedication to making a positive impact within the community. More information about Gentry Locke can be found at https://www.gentrylocke.com/.
John Whitfield, Executive Director of Blue Ridge Legal Services, noted: “We are immensely grateful for the generous support from Gentry Locke. Their commitment to matching donations for our End of Year campaign is a testament to their deep commitment to equal access to justice. With their pledge, helping to boost the support of the legal community and the public, we can provide vital legal assistance to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families can secure their rights and obtain justice.”
The funds raised during the End of Year campaign will support BRLS in its mission to provide free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in the Blue Ridge region. The campaign will help BRLS continue its work in addressing critical legal issues, such as housing, domestic violence, consumer protection, eldercare, and more. Contributions will directly impact the lives of those who rely on BRLS for guidance and representation.
Monica T. Monday, Chair of Gentry Locke, noted that “BRLS serves a critical role in our community in helping to bridge the justice gap for low-income residents in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valley. We are proud to partner with BRLS and to support their important work through this matching donation for their end-of-year campaign, so that high-quality legal representation is afforded to all.”
As BRLS embarks on this crucial End of Year campaign, the generous matching contribution from Gentry Locke underscores the importance of equal access to justice and reaffirms the power of community partnerships in creating lasting change.
To support the Blue Ridge Legal Services End of Year campaign and have your donation matched by Gentry Locke , please visit brls.org/donate and contribute today.
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit charitable civil legal aid society providing free legal assistance in civil matters of critical importance to low-income residents of the Shenandoah and Roanoke valleys.