From Our Staff

Ingrid's Insights

I wasn't feeling very insightful as I thought about what I was going to write for this month. I found myself thinking, what special things, besides Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, and President's Day, happen in February? My internet search revealed to me that February is special for many reasons. My insights for you this month will be more "did you know?" I learned a lot and maybe you will too.

Did you know that there are several month long observances in February including American Heart month, American History month, Black History month and International Friendship month?

Special foods that are celebrated this month include cherries, grapefruit, snack food, carrots, nutella, and gumdrops. An interesting combination, don't you think?

Do you find it ironic that the day that Hershey's chocolate was founded is also toothache day? Or that Abraham Lincoln's birthday is also national lost penny day?

Important patents in February include the bottle cap, the toothpick, and the electric printing press.

And finally, several important people in history celebrated birthdays in February including Charles Lindbergh, Rosa Parks, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Charles Dickens, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Susan B. Anthony, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

My "special days in February" search turned in to an adventure for me. I learned many things, was reminded of things that I had forgotten, and found a new sense of appreciation for the month of February.

The West Madison Senior Coalition is a similar adventure, where we are working as a team to learn new things, help each other remember things and appreciate even the little things. I hope you will join us for a bit of adventure this month. There are many programs and activities and you are more than welcome to join us!

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Ingrid Kundinger
Executive Director

Case Manager Connection: Do You Need Help With a Legal Issue?

Community Justice, Inc.
214 N. Hamilton St. Ste 101   
Phone 204-9642
Monday - Thursday   1:00 - 4:00 PM
www.communityjusticeinc.org/

Community Justice, Incorporated (CJI) is a local non-profit law firm that provides affordable legal services by qualified and dedicated attorneys. CJI works with low-income families and individuals to secure fair representation in court, protecting the legal rights of those who would otherwise face the system alone.

Eligibility for CJI services: You may be eligible if your total family income is less than the amounts listed below.

Cost of CJI services;Cost is based on individual circumstances, and will be calculated when it is decided whether a CJI attorney can take your case.

Qualifying clients may hire CJI to provide legal representation regarding the following issues: Family Restraining Orders; Mental Health Insurance disputes; Small claims cases; Housing, including landlord/tenant issues; Discrimination; Basic Estate Planning; Consumer Fraud & Scams; Employment; Criminal charges; Social Security Disability Insurance; Defense litigation of personal injury; property damage and consumer cases; Personal Bankruptcy. CJI is a Debt Relief Agency helping people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

CJI does not currently provide legal help on immigration or represent injured parties in personal injury cases.

To get help from CJI, call for an intake interview. Be prepared to answer questions and spend 10 to 30 minutes on the phone. After the intake interview, your issue will be reviewed by a panel of attorneys who decide whether CJI can take your case. Since this panel meets once a week, it will take at least 7-10 business days before you will hear if CJI will take your case. Therefore, please try and call well before your scheduled court date.

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