That's really going to help us address a large issue.

One of our biggest concerns is that we haven't been able to pay staff very much. The starting salary for lawyers is about $31,500. It's a real barrier to getting and keeping people. We need people working here who really understand what our services are all about. It's an issue we're really struggling with.

They're going to be on the road a fair amount. It's a very staff-intensive organization. A bulk of the funds goes to the staff.

That might sound like a lot, but people should realize it doesn't go very far.

One of the wonderful things for us is that people who give money also tend to give time.

It's an odd collection of programs, but they are really united by advocacy for vulnerable people.