Ways to Give
Thank you for supporting us!
Thank you for investing in our work to support Illinois families. Together we helped more than 14,000 people navigate legal crises in 2023. More than 478,000 households are currently living below the poverty level in the 36 counties we support. Studies anticipate that 74% of these families will experience a civil legal issue this year.
Giving Online
Click the “Give” button below.
Giving by Mail or Phone
Prairie State Legal Services
303 North Main Street, Suite 600
Rockford, IL 61101
Traci Davis
Development Coordinator
815-668-4405
More Ways to Give
A mother escaping domestic abuse, a family facing eviction, or a veteran losing her benefits: by giving to PSLS, you partner with our attorneys and staff to serve your neighbors most in need.
Below are just a few of the ways you can partner with us:
Matching and Monthly Giving
Want to double your gift with an employee match? Gifts from retired employees and employees’ spouses may qualify for a match too.
Want to set a recurring gift we can count on all year long? Consistent giving helps both of us manage budgets and you choose the date and amount.
Please ‘give’, designate a matching or recurring gift and contact our team with any questions.
Philanthropy and Community
Corporations, Foundations and Philanthropists are vital funders and we offer giving opportunities that match your values. From campaign sponsors to leadership and community partners, we are committed to creative and diverse funding partnerships. Please contact our team to learn about upcoming and dream-big opportunities.
Social for Good
Please like, follow, join and share to spread the word and work of PSLS with your network. Ideas for social fundraisers? Let’s collaborate. Please contact Katey Frederking for a toolkit.
Share Your Shares
Stock and securities further our work and make a lasting impact. We proudly accept gifts of commonly held, publicly traded stocks and other securities via electronic or certificate transfer. Please contact Lisa M. Hume to administer your share.
Give Tribute and Dedicate
A tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor and celebrate those you love. Whether celebrating a milestone or honoring a philanthropist’s memory, giving tribute to share a loved one’s presence and impact helps Illinois families who need us.
Together for Justice Team
Friendraise and fundraise and grow our community’s support across the 36 counties we serve. This annual commitment fosters collaboration across Illinois and focuses on rooted community needs at our 11 locations. You choose your focused involvement. Visit Our Supporters page to sign up for TFJ.
Legacy Giving
Join our Legacy Circle and learn how members extended their generosity and strengthened our approach to support the next generation of Illinois families. Please contact Lisa M. Hume for an invitation to the Legacy Circle and to connect with Circle members.
Cy Pres Court Awards
In certain cases, attorneys and judges can direct court awards to PSLS. These milestone gifts further our work and empower our mission.
Ideas & Questions
Have a giving idea to benefit PSLS? We are ready to collaborate! Hosting an online friendraiser or throwing a party for PSLS? We can drop by and give an impact presentation. Please reach out to our resource development team:
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) and gifts are tax deductible. We are thankful and acknowledge all gifts via mail, email and in our Impact Report. Anonymous gift giving is proudly honored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I host a Party with a Purpose for PSLS?
Ready to share your passion and support for PSLS? Party with a Purpose is a creative way for friends of PSLS to introduce our mission to others and help us raise funds to support our work. We can help you shape your party to be as simple or elegant as you like. Have a fun party idea? Here are some of our favorites.
- Appetizer and potluck party
- Arts and crafts night
- Book talk
- Cooking class
- Craft Beer and brews night
- Dessert tasting
- Game night
- Garden party
- Pool party
- Wine and cheese party
Next, contact PSLS with possible party dates. We will help you with invitations and create a private party page on our website. You can send invited guests to your Party with a Purpose page to make a donation and join in the fun! We can send a PSLS advocate to your party to share an overview of our work and how guests can help Illinois families. Guests have already donated to attend and any drinks or food you donate to host the party is another gift to PSLS. We can provide an in-kind donation for this support.
Ready to plan a party with us? Please contact Katey Frederking or Lisa M. Hume.
Will I receive confirmation of my donation?
Thank you for giving. Contributions are acknowledged via letter or email within two weeks of receiving your gift.
How are donations recognized?
Thank you for giving. Gifts are recognized in the PSLS Impact Report. Gifts made at PSLS events or directed for a PSLS campaign may also be recognized through traditional and social media outlets. Gifts to commemorate a loved one or celebrate a milestone may also be recognized per the donor’s request. Gifts may also be recognized anonymously.