At the Oldfather Law Firm, we believe strongly in helping others in our community and beyond. It is one reason why we've chosen to work as counselors and advocates, and one reason why we've chosen to do so at this law firm. While most of our work helping others is focused on legal representation of people who have been harmed by the negligence and malfeasance of others, it doesn't end there. We also contribute our time and treasure to a number of other worthy causes to help make our city, our state, and our nation a more caring and more abundant place.
In addition to the pro bono legal services employees of the Oldfather Law Firm provide on a regular basis, the firm also makes monthly and yearly contributions to numerous charitable endeavors. Below is a list of just some of the causes the Oldfather Law Firm supports and places where employees and members of the Oldfather Law Firm volunteer their time and resources to help others in need:
The Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Louisville, Kentucky
The Cabbage Patch Settlement House is a local, non-profit Christian organization whose mission is to equip and empower at-risk children, youth, and their families, to be self-sufficient by helping them maximize their economic, educational, emotional, moral, physical, social and spiritual potential.
In 2010, “The Patch” celebrated its 100th year of profoundly changing lives.
The Animal Care Society, Louisville, Kentucky
The Animal Care Society is a private No-Kill adoption agency whose purpose is to find new, safe, and loving forever homes for adoptable dogs and cats. ACS is a privately funded, volunteer driven organization whose financial support comes solely through annual subscription memberships, donations, and adoption fees. They receive no federal, state, or local government funding. Over the last ten years, ACS has placed over 8,000 pets into devoted and responsible homes.
St. Francis House, Odell, Oregon
St. Francis House of Odell is a non-profit youth drop-in center in Odell, Oregon, a small town 7 miles south of Hood River. It opened in October 2007 and has been open several days per week for youth drop-in after school, and on Saturdays. In a town where there are very few services for youth, the St. Francis House center is very busy, serving 20-60 youth each day. St. Francis House also takes groups of youth on field trips, ranging from camping, to swimming, to cultural events and festivals.
http://www.stfrancishouseodell.org/
Franciscan Shelter House, Louisville, Kentucky
The Franciscan Shelter House is a refuge for the poor and homeless in downtown Louisville. It is open 5 days a week, providing 350 to 550 meals per day. It is staffed by 3 paid employees and up to 20 volunteers each day. The shelter house is sponsored by the Franciscan Friars who oversee its operation. It is also affiliated with Dare to Care, Kentucky Harvest, and many local businesses and farmers that supply food for meals, which are then prepared and served by volunteers.
West Louisville Youth Space, Louisville, Kentucky
The West Louisville Youth Space exists to provide a safe place for youth in the Portland, Russell, and Shawnee neighborhoods where people help others succeed with dignity.
Flaget Alumni Association
The Flaget Alumni Association promotes educational and charitable grants designed to memorialize the spirit and memory of Flaget High School so that its spirit may be passed on to generations of the future. It also supports the ministry of the Xaverian Brothers to honor their commitment to education and the poor.
Adopting Local Children at Christmas
Every Christmas, the Oldfather Law Firm adopts a number of underprivileged children from our local schools to ensure that they have an enjoyable Christmas. Oldfather Law Firm employees shop for, wrap for, and attend a Christmas party with these children where Santa always makes an appearance. Here are some pictures of of wrapped presents over the years filling the conference room before being delivered to Santa.
In addition to buying presents for the children, Oldfather Law Firm employees help host a breakfast with the University Club for the children at Cochran Elementary. The children are fed a pancake breakfast and then get to meet with Santa, who passes out presents. WLKY wrote a story on the breakfast and you can read it here.
