Charitable Giving

Arnett Law Group, LLC is committed to making positive change in our community. While ALG has donated yearly since our founding, this year we decided to change the way we do things. 2021 is officially called the “Year of Giving” at ALG. Every month of this year, ALG will make a contribution on behalf of each team member to an organization that is near and dear to their heart. Return to this page each month to follow along on our journey and learn more about these special organizations.

YEAR OF GIVING RECIPIENTS:

MARCH

Dancing While Cancering was founded by Scott and Pam Kramer, whose daughter Maddie was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just months before her third birthday. Despite her treatment and the struggles that came with it, Maddie never stopped dancing and playing. Unfortunately, Maddie passed away after 8 months of treatment, but her parents ‘ mission remains. DWC is committed to spreading Maddie’s positivity to other childhood cancer heroes. DWC provides Smile Packs and  funds projects on pediatric oncology floors to bring joy to the hospital experience. To learn why this special organization was selected by Associate Joseph Homsy, read his blog post here: (insert blog post link). To learn more about DWC, visit https://dancingwhilecancering.org/.

FEBRUARY

Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.)‘s purpose is to eradicate sex trafficking permanently. Inspired by the anti-slavery tactics employed during the creation of the original Underground Railroad, they have made a significant impact in the fight to end sex trafficking and exploitation by rescuing and supporting thousands of survivors in 28 countries and 26 U.S. States. Not only do they focus on rescuing survivors and convicting their perpetrators, but they partner with aftercare centers around the world to help survivors transition into their new lives through therapy and other support services. To learn more about O.U.R., visit https://ourrescue.org/.

JANUARY

The McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois was founded in 1885 to promote mental, moral, physical and social welfare. Through a wide range of programs, The McGaw YMCA seeks to: (1) maximize the potential of all youth, (2) improve health outcomes and decrease chronic disease throughout its service area, and (3) address issues of inequality and engage in collective impact. To learn more about the McGaw YMCA, visit https://www.mcgawymca.org/.

PRIOR RECIPIENTS INCLUDE:

• Association of Legal Administrators – https://alachicago.org/
• Connections for the Homeless – https://www.connect2home.org/
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – https://www.stjude.org/
• ISBA Illinois Bar Foundation – https://www.illinoisbarfoundation.org/
• The League of Women Voters – https://www.lwv.org/
• Toys for Tots –  https://www.toysfortots.org/
• Lawyers for the Creative Arts – https://law-arts.org/
• NPR –  https://www.npr.org/
• Dana Farber Cancer Institute – https://www.dana-farber.org/
• Greater Chicago Food Depository – https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
• Connections for the Homeless – https://www.connect2home.org/
• Greater Chicago Food Depository – https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
• IADC Foundation’s – https://imis.iadclaw.org/iadcimis/Foundation/
• NAACP Evanston – https://www.evanstonnaacp.org/
• Connections for the Homeless – https://www.connect2home.org/
• The Justin Wynn Fund – https://wynners.org/