Last month Appelman Law Firm participated in the wonderful event, Our Hearts to Your Soles. The event provides shoes, foot exams and legal advice to homeless and financially burdened individuals in the Twin Cities.
We have participated in the program for a few years now, but we can honestly say this year’s event was one of the most memorable. All of the shoes and socks were handed out, which is especially important considering the cold winter months we have ahead of us, and a good deal of attendees sought out legal advice from our Ask an Attorney booth. We didn’t keep track throughout the night, but we’d guess we provided about 50 individuals with a free legal consultation.
One of the best parts of this event is the fact that the attendees are so appreciative of the information they receive. People were genuinely appreciative to get a better understanding of their legal situation, whether it was a child custody ordeal or how to best apply for jobs with a criminal record.
The event left a mark on us. So much so that we decided we couldn’t wait another year to participate. That’s why we’ve decided to provide free legal help at the Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul on a more regular basis. We’re still working to get a concrete schedule, but we plan to make ourselves available at the center once every three months so we can give back to a community that has given us so much. Keep your eyes on our blog for more information about the next time we’ll be available at the center.
Thanks to all the wonderful people who attended and helped make the event a huge success. For more information about the night, swing on over to my colleague Dr. Lance Silverman’s website. He provides foot exams and helps hand out shoes at the event, and he provided a recap on his blog.
Thanks,
Avery Appelman
(Photo courtesy Catholic Charities of the Twin Cities)
