Chicago Lighthouse’s Kane Legal Clinic Holds June 7th Benefit, “Blind Justice”

May 25, 2011 - PRLog -- The Chicago Lighthouse’s Kane Legal Clinic, which has won wide acclaim for being the only program of its kind exclusively providing pro-bono legal assistance to people who are blind or visually impaired, will hold a benefit on Tuesday evening, June 7th.

“Blind Justice” is the theme of this special event and it will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Sidebar Grille, 221 North LaSalle, on Chicago’s near north side.

Named in honor of prominent Chicago attorney Arthur Kane and his wife, Esther, the clinic has been under the direction of retired Cook County Judge Nicholas Pomaro since its establishment in 2005.

Judge Pomaro, who is totally blind, has assisted hundreds of other individuals who are blind or visually impaired with their legal problems pertaining to discrimination in housing, transportation, employment, social security and other matters.

Tickets for “Blind Justice” are $75; $80 at the door.  The ticket price includes cocktails and appetizers.  To order tickets by phone and to RSVP, contact Julianne Gold at 312/666-1331, ext. 3112 or julianne.gold@chicagolighthouse.org.  Please RSVP by May 31st.

If unable to attend, financial contributions can be made at www.chicagolighthouse.org/donate-now.  Please select "Kane Legal Clinic" under the Program Designation.

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The Chicago Lighthouse, whose credo is “Because there is still hope,” was founded in 1906, and is one of the nation’s most comprehensive social service agencies. Housed under its roof are the oldest and most prominent vision care and rehabilitation program in the U.S.; a nationally acclaimed school for children with multi-disabilities; a world class employment services program; one of the few remaining clock manufacturing facilities in America; a VA program serving veterans in all 50 states; and a radio station.