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South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center is dedicated to advocacy for low income people in South Carolina to effect systemic change by acting in and through the courts, legislature, administrative agencies, community and the media, and helping others do the same through education, training and co-counseling. Please Join Us for the May 14, 2008, from 6 to 8 pm On May 14th 2008, South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center will host its 3rd Annual Advocate of the Year reception, honoring I. S. Leevy Johnson, Esquire. This award is given each year to a member of the South Carolina legal community that exemplifies SC Appleseed’s role as a voice for low income children and families. Mr. Johnson has spent his entire career advocating access to justice for South Carolinians, regardless of their race or economic status. A civil rights pioneer, he has broken through racial barriers to ensure an equal voice for all in the legislature and courts of South Carolina. In 1970, Mr. Johnson became the first African-American since Reconstruction to be elected to the General Assembly. He served with distinction in the South Carolina House of Representatives for nine years, working to fulfill the constitutional promise of equal protection under the law. He also served as the first African-American president of the South Carolina Bar. I.S. Leevy Johnson’s tireless advocacy for the citizens of South Carolina regardless of race, gender or economic status makes him truly deserving of SC Appleseed’s Advocate of the Year award. For more information about sponsorship or ticket purchases please contact Hope Parrish at 803-779-1113x100 or hope@scjustice.org. TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Please contact Hope Parrish at (803) 779-1113 x100 or hope@scjustice.org for ticket and sponsorship information. Sponsors will be acknowledged at the event in the program and on display boards. There are five levels of sponsorship explained below. By sponsoring this event, you honor Mr. Johnson and help South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center fulfill our commitment to providing access to for all low-income South Carolinians. 2008 Advocate of the Year Sponsors Platinum Sponsors
For more than 20 years, South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center has improved the quality of life for all South Carolinians. We serve a wide range of needs for the low-income community through legal, economic, and social legislative and educational work. Safe housing, reliable transportation, food, education, and the assurance that our legal system is looking out for those most in need. These are the promises that a civil society makes to all its citizens. It is the pursuit of these rights that drives South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center forward. As a non-profit organization, SC Appleseed relies heavily on grants, donations, and individual contributions for funding. In 2005, 93% of revenue was spent on programming. These funds were allocated for low income communities of South Carolina in the areas of Health Care, Education, Housing, Immigration Issues, Elder Law, Consumer Protection, and Community Economic Development. If you would like to help SC Appleseed to continue to do great work as advocates for low income South Carolina and to further effect systemic change by acting in and through the courts, legislature, administrative agencies, community and the media, and helping others do the same through education, training, and co-counseling, please see the information below to make a donation. SC Appleseed greatly appreciates your time and help. SC Appleseed accepts both checks and credit card donations. Please mail all check donations to: |
