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William C. Becker Lawyers Fund

AKRON BAR FOUNDATION

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Overview

William C. Becker Lawyers Fund

Overview: The William C. Becker Lawyers Fund of the Akron Bar Foundation provides financial assistance to lawyers and members of their immediate families who, because of age, illness or other circumstances find themselves in financial distress.

Purpose: The Fund seeks to ensure that its recipients have adequate housing, food, and medical care to the best of the Fund's abilities.

Types of Assistance: Financial assistance may include:

  • Grants

  • Loans without interest or security

  • Paying advances to immediate family

  • After death, advancing money to families, including the cost of burial
  • Background: The Fund was established in 2006 with a donation from Professor Becker.

    Administration: The Fund is administered by a committee of eight members of the Akron Bar Association, including the presidents of the Akron Bar Foundation and the Akron Bar Association.

    Organization Status: The Akron Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and welcomes all donations made to the Becker Fund.

    Confidentiality: The entire application process is strictly confidential.

    Eligibility:

  • Lawyers

  • Members of immediate families of lawyers
  • Geographic Scope: Summit County, Ohio area

    Contact: Chief Executive Officer | 330.436.0101

    Address: 57 S. Broadway St. Akron, Ohio 44308 | 330.253.5007

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • An application for assistance is available (both printable and digital formats)
    • Submit application to the William C. Becker Lawyers Fund Committee
    • Contact the Chief Executive Officer at 330.436.0101 for application details
    • All applications are handled with strict confidentiality

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    Fields of Work

    hardship

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