Law firm raises $10K for Paws and Stripes
Albuquerque-based law firm Giddens, Gatton & Jacobus recently awarded a check for $10,000 to the local nonprofit Paws and Stripes. The funds were raised at GGJ’s second annual “A Night at the Ritz,” a Roaring ’20s-themed dinner, dance and silent auction.
The event, funded by the law firm, took place at the Tanoan Country Club. All proceeds from ticket sales, the silent auction and other contributions were included in the donation.
Paws and Stripes provides service dogs for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injuries through integrating service dog training and education with mental health support. Begun in 2010, the organization matches dogs that are adopted from local shelters and trained by expert service dog trainers with veterans who would benefit from a therapy dog. This much-needed service, which can cost between $10,000 and $60,000, is offered to veterans for free.
“Two of our partners and several members of our staff have ties with the U.S. military, so we felt Paws and Stripes was a good fit for us,” said George “Dave” Giddens, founding partner of GGJ. “We were extremely pleased that we reached our goal in donations
for Paws and Stripes this year.”
Giddens, Gatton & Jacobus has a staff of five attorneys who serve individuals, small businesses and bankers in the areas of bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, personal injury, employment law, business law and real estate law. Individuals may contact the firm at 505-271-1053, or visit its website at www. giddenslaw.com.
Roof project donates $15K of repairs
RoofCARE’s sixth annual Roof Angel Project was another huge success. With the help of APOC, one of the firm’s material manufacturers, $15,000 worth of roof repairs was donated to the Carlsbad Community of Hope Center in Carlsbad.
Multiple leaks were fixed while
completing corrective repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the roofing system.
The project started on Dec. 4 and was concluded on Dec. 14.
Middle school raises cancer center funds
Students at Taylor Middle School have donated the proceeds from their breast cancer awareness fundraiser to the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Taylor Middle School social studies teacher and Student Council adviser Sueann Miller joined the students in presenting the check to Sara Lister, senior director of development at the University of New Mexico Foundation. Lister accepted the check on behalf of the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.