The proceeds of our January 7 “First Sunday” collection will benefit the Iowa Legal Aid’s Legal Hotline for Older Iowans, which provides free legal advice, brief services, and referrals on cases covering a wide range of non-criminal legal matters. It helps with problems concerning health care, housing, public benefits, elder abuse, nursing homes, legal planning, consumer protections, and other issues facing the state’s oldest residents. The Hotline’s primary objective is to help older Iowans prevent and resolve legal problems, avoid victimization, and remain independent by increasing their access to legal assistance.  For more information, visit https://www.iowalegalaid.org/issues/60-elder-law.

CHECKS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:  DMIEC, P.O. Box 30065, Des Moines, IA  50310

Checks can be written either to “Iowa Legal Aid” with “Hotline” in the memo line or to “DMIEC” with “First Sunday” in the memo line. 

We would prefer that all checks be mailed to DMIEC. If you mail your check directly to the organization, please inform Susan Barnes of the amount, if you feel comfortable, so the Social Justice Committee can get an accurate count of donations.