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Porter Scott understands the importance of giving back to the community. Porter Scott is committed to building strong, vibrant communities, improving quality of life, and making a positive difference where we work and live. We strongly encourage our attorneys and staff to participate in pro bono activities and volunteer services. WIND Youth ServicesAs a part of Porter Scott's commitment to the community, the firm has recently begun a cooperative effort with WIND Youth Services to provide youth counseling at the WIND Center. Porter Scott Attorneys will be present at the WIND Center twice a month to provide the homeless youth who use WIND services with another outlet to discuss legal issues and refer them to available recourses for assistance. We believe it is important to provide these youth, many of whom have been ignored or failed by our community, with guidance and support in their efforts to progress towards a healthy, functioning an independent childhood. Porter Scott has also participated in the annual Christmas party at the WIND Center. At the last party, the Porter Scott team came together to bake cookies for the party and distribute them to the kids at the shelter. The baking support for the attorneys and staff was incredible, and a great time for all involved. Center for Youth Citizenshipthe mission of the Center for Youth Citizenship is to prepare personally responsible and community-minded youth. Porter Scott attorneys volunteer as judges and coaches for high school students in CYC's moot court, mock trial, and youth court programs. These activities expose students to the judicial process and assist them in developing skills in the areas of reasoning, public speaking and self confidence. WEAVEPorter Scott helps WEAVE in its mission to bring an end to domestic violence and sexual assault in partnership with our community. This year we participated in the 11th Annual Retire Your Attire Clothing Drive sponsored by Nissan and Capital Public Radio by donating our gently used professional men's and women's clothing and accessories to WEAVE. Clothing was to benefit survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through WEAVE's Suited for Success program to assists survivors with the tools they need to become financially independent. Coats for KidsPorter Scott annually participates in the News10 Coats fir Kids Winter Coat Drive. We place several large bins within our building where we collect new and used coats. In 2007, we collected 47 coats. Susan G. Komen Race for the CurePorter Scott goes the distance for the cure. This year was Sacramento's 12th annual Race for the Cure and is one of the largest running events in Northern California. It started in 1997 and has grown from 2,039 participants to over 24,000 in 2007, raising over $14 million for local breast care services. This year Porter Scott developed a team of over 45 people for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at the Cal Expo Center. Sacramento County Bar Association Summer Fellowship ProgramPorter Scott works togetther with SCBA, McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California at Davis School of Law to sponsor a Summer Fellowship Program for minority and disadvantaged first-year law students. Porter Scott enjoys its involvement as part of its Summer Law Clerk program in helping to prepare minority and disadvantaged law students to become competitive in the legal labor market. Denim DayPorter Scott holds a Denim Day every other month to raise money for a local charity. On the Denim Day people wear denim in exchange for a $5 contribution, with the goal of raising money in a single day for a good cause.
Other Community Involvement & Pro BonoThe following is a sample of additional programs Porter Scott supports:
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