Donate to Support the Fight for Justice

We can’t do this work without you.

Your contribution helps fund civil rights lawyers fighting critical cases in Illinois and Indiana, including federal litigation on voting, housing, and education, and helps provide free legal assistance to nonprofits and small businesses.

Your Donation Powers Real Change

Every donation is critical in supporting our mission – choose the donation option that works best for you.

$25

Funds investigative research that helps uncover housing discrimination
$50

Supports civil rights legal help for people who cannot afford counsel
$100

Expands outreach that connects communities to critical legal protections.
$500

Powers legal advocacy that defends voting rights, fair housing, and nonprofits

Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights runs on donations from supporters like you.

Your support helps sustain legal representation, strengthen community partnerships, and advance civil rights work across Illinois and Indiana. Monthly donations we can count on make it possible to carry these efforts forward every day.

Hear From Partners Who Power Our Work

Our work is shaped by the people who stand behind it. Hear from our partners on what we can achieve together.

“We’re just so grateful and more confident knowing that CLC is in our corner and that they will help us get answers to the questions that we need and generate new questions we didn’t even know we needed to consider. There’s been support and information about how to work best with our volunteers, our independent contractors, and our program participants.”

—Mai Health, Executive Director of NDoula Community Alliance
“True systemic change requires a diverse approach, and CLC understands the importance of real collaboration between legal experts and organizers. We can always rely on the CLC team to show up for our education resource equity work.”

—Maddy Wheelock, Raise Your Hand/Peer Illinois
“From protecting the civil rights of homeowners to providing transactional legal support to entrepreneurs and charitable organizations, Winston has been able to play a key role in helping the Lawyers’ Committee ensure everyone receives the justice they are entitled to and has an equal opportunity to succeed.”

— Angela A Smedley, Winston & Strawn
“We love partnering with the CLC. There is a huge unmet need both in terms of individuals in disadvantaged communities who need transactional legal assistance for their businesses and in giving our transactional attorneys opportunities to use their talents to improve our community through pro bono legal work.”

—Christopher J. Letkewicz; Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
“We’re proud to provide pro bono support that expands economic opportunity and protects the rights of individuals across Chicago. Through this partnership, we are able to serve those most in need while advancing CLC’s mission to increase access to justice for all.”

—Shehnaz I. Mansuri, Mayer Brown LLP

Your Generosity Helps Advance Civil Rights

Inequity continues to shape people’s lives every day.

Chicago Lawyers’ Committee works to secure racial equity and economic opportunity for all. Your generosity helps sustain the legal representation and advocacy that make this work possible across Illinois and Indiana.

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Ways To Give

Whether you give online, by mail, through a donor-advised fund, as part of your legacy, or by volunteering your legal expertise, there are many ways to help power our most essential work.

Tribute Donation

Use the secure donation form above to make a donation in recognition of someone you love or have lost.
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Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
25 E. Washington Street, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60602
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Planned / Legacy Giving

Planned giving can help sustain civil rights advocacy and legal services for years to come.
Contacts:
Editha Paras (eparas@clccrul.org)
Jodi Lacy (jlacy@clccrul.org)
Become A Member Firm

We are actively seeking practices to help supply volunteer attorneys or other resources.
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Questions About Giving?

There are many ways to support Chicago Lawyers’ Committee, and every donor’s situation is different. If you would like help exploring your giving options or have questions about making the greatest impact, our team is happy to connect.

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FAQ

Many employers offer workplace giving programs and matching gift opportunities—allowing you to multiply your impact for Chicago Lawyers’ Committee.
Workplace Giving If your company participates in workplace giving campaign, you can designate Chicago Lawyers’ Committee as your charity of choice. Check with your HR or benefits department to see if we’re listed, or provide them with our information:
- Legal Name: Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
- Address: 25 E Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
- Tax ID / EIN: 51-0189264
Corporate Matching Thousands of companies match their employees’ charitable donations — sometimes doubling or even tripling your gift. Ask your employer if they have a matching gift program, or search for us in your company’s matching gift portal. If they do, submit your gift receipt to have your contribution matched.
If you have questions or need help with forms, please contact us at info@clccrul.org.
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible. Our Tax ID (EIN) is 51-0189264.
For questions or assistance with tribute gifts, contact us at info@clccrul.org.
Yes! We’re happy to accept donations by check. Please make your check payable to Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and mail it to:
25 E Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
Be sure to include your name, mailing address, email, and phone number so we can send you a receipt and thank you for your support.
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible. Our Tax ID (EIN) is 51-0189264.
For questions or assistance with tribute gifts, contact us at info@clccrul.org.