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The Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy (RICLAPP) was incorporated in March, 2008. The Center's mission is to provide access to legal services to low income Rhode Islanders, small non-profit agencies and for-profit small businesses as well as to develop public policy initiatives for the betterment of all Rhode Islanders.

The Rhode Island Center For Law And Public Policy is committed to ensuring that all Rhode Islanders, regardless of income, have the opportunity to access needed legal services. By doing so, we will not only improve the lives of individuals but also assist in building stronger and more vibrant communities. We believe that our communities thrive only when everyone is given the opportunity to succeed.

RICLAPP has joined Brown Medical School, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Roger Williams School of Law, and Project Health in a Medical-Legal Partnership to provide legal services to low-income Rhode Islanders in order to improve the health and well-being of low income children.

Medical-Legal Partnerships integrate legal services into the medical setting to help resolve issues that present as an illness but may have an underlying legal remedy. For example, a family whose child repeatedly presents with asthma may need a lawyer to work with their landlord on mold remediation. Through this partnership, RICLAPP will be able to help families address numerous issues including malnutrition, utility shutoffs, unsanitary and/or unsafe living conditions, and access to education, housing, and healthcare.

In partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law, RICLAPP is hosting the 2010 Rhode Island Attorney General’s Candidate Forum. The forum will be debate style and is scheduled to take place at the Roger Williams University School of Law’s Appellate Court on Tuesday, October 12^th at 7:00pm.

Jeannine, a graduate of Roger Williams School of Law, has a long history of public service. As a Vista Volunteer she has committed to serve full-time for one year at RICLAPP to support our efforts to expand our programs in order to provide legal services to more low-income Rhode Islanders.

With these funds, RICLAPP will purchase much needed computers, thereby greatly increasing our ability to provide services to low income Rhode Islanders.

After seeing the devastating floods on the news, Jim Maybeck chief engineer and owner of Big City Thunder in North Carolina, decided to take action and help Rhode Island's small businesses. He and his associates pooled funds together and mailed a contribution to RICLAPP to be distibuted to small business owners who are experiencing expensive clean-ups. RICLAPP is happy to be distributing these funds over the next few weeks.

We are so appreciative of Jim Maybeck and Big City Thunder for their enormous generosity!

We are very happy to announce that our Senior Legal Clinic Program has received funding from the Cities of Cranston and Warwick through their Community Block Grant programs. We would like to express our sincere thanks to both cities for their continued support!

The Senior Legal Clinic program provides legal counsel and services to seniors at the Cranston, Pilgrim, East Greenwich, and Woonsocket Senior Centers. Over the past year, we have served hundreds of elder Rhode Islanders and look forward to continuing our efforts to ensure that all seniors receive legal services their time of need. For more information about this initiative, please click HERE!

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Mission The Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy (RICLAPP) was incorporated in March, 2008. The Center's mission is to provide access to legal services to low income Rhode Islanders, small non-profit agencies and for-profit small businesses as well as to develop public policy initiatives for the betterment of all Rhode Islanders. Vision The Rhode Island Center For Law And Public Policy is committed to ensuring that all Rhode Islanders, regardless of income, have the opportunity to access needed legal services. By doing so, we will not only improve the lives of individuals but also assist in building stronger and more vibrant communities. We believe that our communities thrive only when everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. RICLAPP has joined Brown Medical School, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Roger Williams School of Law, and Project Health in a Medical-Legal Partnership to provide legal services to low-income Rhode Islanders in order to improve the health and well-being of low income children. Medical-Legal Partnerships integrate legal services into the medical setting to help resolve issues that present as an illness but may have an underlying legal remedy. For example, a family whose child repeatedly presents with asthma may need a lawyer to work with their landlord on mold remediation. Through this partnership, RICLAPP will be able to help families address numerous issues including malnutrition, utility shutoffs, unsanitary and/or unsafe living conditions, and access to education, housing, and healthcare. ____________________________________________________________ Please join us at the 2010 RI Attorney General's Candidate Forum! In partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law, RICLAPP is hosting the 2010 Rhode Island Attorney General’s Candidate Forum. The forum will be debate style and is scheduled to take place at the Roger Williams University School of Law’s Appellate Court on Tuesday, October 12^th at 7:00pm. ______________________________________________________________ Jeannine Casselman, Esq. is our new Americorps Vista Volunteer! Jeannine, a graduate of Roger Williams School of Law, has a long history of public service. As a Vista Volunteer she has committed to serve full-time for one year at RICLAPP to support our efforts to expand our programs in order to provide legal services to more low-income Rhode Islanders. ____________________________________ RICLAPP has been awarded a NEW ROOTS PROVIDENCE Capacity Building Grant! With these funds, RICLAPP will purchase much needed computers, thereby greatly increasing our ability to provide services to low income Rhode Islanders. Thank you New Roots Providence! New Roots Providence is a program of The Providence Plan ________________________________________________ Big City Thunder Makes a Donation to Help Flood Victims After seeing the devastating floods on the news, Jim Maybeck chief engineer and owner of Big City Thunder in North Carolina, decided to take action and help Rhode Island's small businesses. He and his associates pooled funds together and mailed a contribution to RICLAPP to be distibuted to small business owners who are experiencing expensive clean-ups. RICLAPP is happy to be distributing these funds over the next few weeks. We are so appreciative of Jim Maybeck and Big City Thunder for their enormous generosity! _____________________________________________________ Senior Legal Clinic Program Receives Funding From Cranston and Warwick! We are very happy to announce that our Senior Legal Clinic Program has received funding from the Cities of Cranston and Warwick through their Community Block Grant programs. We would like to express our sincere thanks to both cities for their continued support! The Senior Legal Clinic program provides legal counsel and services to seniors at the Cranston, Pilgrim, East Greenwich, and Woonsocket Senior Centers. Over the past year, we have served hundreds of elder Rhode Islanders and look forward to continuing our efforts to ensure that all seniors receive legal services their time of need. For more information about this initiative, please click HERE! _____________________________________________________		Fighting Institutional Violence Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:10:56 +0000 This article was written by Geoff Schoos, President and Founder of RICLAPP. It appeared on August 19, 2010 in his column in the Cranston Herald. Open Letter to William J. Clegg III, Elizabeth Dennigan, Michael J. Gardiner, Ernest A. Greco, James R. Langevin, Donald F. Robbio, and Mark S. Zaccaria. Two weeks ago, I wrote a column [...] Do Not Get Fooled Again Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:35:29 +0000 This article was written by Geoff Schoos, President and Founder of RICLAPP. It appeared on July 29, 2010 in his column in the Cranston Herald. “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” - Won’t Get Fooled Again by The Who. For those of us who like geezer rock (and let’s be honest: who doesn’t?) [...] Federal Judge Rules California Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:58:17 +0000 This post was researched and written by Karen Taylor, Volunteer Paralegal On August 4, 2010, Chief U.S District Judge Vaughn Walker issued a ruling in federal court that California’s Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. Proposition 8 is the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. The case is expected to be appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of [...] Read More... *Thank you for making RICLAPP's Spring Into Action* Fundraiser A Success!** Due to the generous support of all who attended and those who bought tickets for our absentee raffle, we were able to surpass our goal for our Spring Into Action! Fundraiser! The funds we raised will go directly to providing legal services and counsel for low-income Rhode Islanders. It's Not Too Late To Donate! You can always support RICLAPP by making a contribution through our secure PayPal account or by sending a donation in the mail. Help your friends and neighbors receive necessary legal services. By contributing today, we will be able to represent every Rhode Islander. The Rhode Island Center For Law And Public Policy, Inc., is a public charity under IRC §501(c)(3) and all contributions are tax deductible. By Mail: (Please make your check, payable to RICLAPP) 3288 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 ____________________________________________________________________ Sign up to support RICLAPP through Goodsearch and Goodshop! Every time you search or shop online through a Goodshop partner store, you raise money to support RICLAPP! GoodSearch & GoodShop YOU SEARCH OR SHOP... WE GIVE! Raise money for Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy just by searching the web and shopping online! Search the web now! Money-saving coupons! Add to your site Sign Up Here to Become a RICLAPP Sponsor! RICLAPP sponsors will receive: - Quarterly Update E-Newsletters - Invitations to all RICLAPP's special events

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