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WILMERHALE PARTNERS WITH MIRIAM’S KITCHEN TO SUPPORT ANTI-HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVES
The law group will collaborate with local nonprofit Miriam’s Kitchen as part of a two-year partnership.
Washington, D.C. (February 27, 2023) – WilmerHale and Miriam’s Kitchen recently initiated a new partnership that will support the latter in the areas of finance, volunteerism, and both in-kind and pro bono legal services. Additionally, the two-year partnership will allow for attorneys and staff of the firm opportunities to volunteer for seasonal supply drives and daily meal shifts, in addition to supporting the organization’s annual gala and more.
“This partnership builds on the firm’s long history of supporting public institutions and charitable organizations in the cities in which we practice,” says Catherine Carroll, partner-in-charge of the firm’s DC office. Carroll adds that the firm “is proud to partner with Miriam’s Kitchen,” and that they “look forward to harnessing the time and talents of both staff and lawyers to further support the organization’s mission to end chronic homelessness.”
After convening in early 2022, a committee of involved lawyers and staff at WilmerHale vetted numerous organizations, spoke with community leaders, and held virtual meetings with top finalists for the partnership. Public Service Manager Anne Bowie says that Miriam’s Kitchen stood out amongst other organizations considered for the partnership. “While there are numerous nonprofits addressing the housing crisis, Miriam’s Kitchen impressed our group with their vision to end chronic homelessness and their impactful advocacy on behalf of their guests,” says Bowie. Miriam’s Kitchen CEO Scott Schenkelberg says the partnership is significant to the organization’s success. “We’re excited to receive such thoughtful and timely support from WilmerHale that will aid us in our fight for housing justice in DC.”
The partnership will officially kick off on March 1 at a volunteer event from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with leaders from Miriam’s Kitchen.
About Miriam’s Kitchen
Founded in 1983 as a soup kitchen, Miriam’s Kitchen has evolved over the years to provide more than meals. Today, Miriam’s Kitchen is a critical player in the fight to end chronic homelessness in D.C. On the direct services level, we serve more than 3,000 men and women experiencing homelessness—helping them to improve their health, increase their income and obtain housing through a range of programs and partnerships. And at the systems level, we work with leaders across the city to make instances of homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.
About Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
WilmerHale provides legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of its clients. The law firm’s leading Intellectual Property, Litigation/Controversy, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Securities and Financial Services, and Transactional Departments participate in some of the highest-profile legal and policy matters. With a staunch commitment to public service, the firm is renowned as a leader in pro bono representation. WilmerHale is over 1,000 lawyers strong with 13 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.wilmerhale.com.
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