Casa Cornelia Law Center

10/15/2026

🌟 Volunteer of the Month – October 2026! 🌟

This month, we proudly recognize Eugenia Rubal, a dedicated Spanish-language volunteer with Casa Cornelia Law Center's Volunteer Interpreters and Translators (VIT) Program!

Through her generosity, flexibility, and willingness to assist whenever needed, Eugenia helps bridge language barriers and supports our mission of providing quality pro bono legal services to individuals seeking safety, stability, and justice.

Our volunteer interpreters and translators play an essential role in helping clients understand and navigate complex immigration legal processes with dignity and compassion.

💙 Thank you, Eugenia, for sharing your time and talents in service of others!

Want to make a difference? Join our Volunteer Interpreters and Translators Program and help expand access to justice for individuals who need it most.

👉 Learn more about becoming a volunteer at Casa Cornelia Law Center: https://casacornelia.org/interpreters-translators/

10/10/2026

We are honored to share that Casa Cornelia Law Center has been nominated for the 2026 Inclusive Leadership in Action (ILIA) Awards, presented by !

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing justice, protecting human rights, and providing compassionate, quality pro bono legal services to vulnerable immigrant communities throughout Southern California.

For more than three decades, Casa Cornelia has worked alongside dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners to uphold human dignity and ensure access to justice for those who need it most.

We are grateful to RISE San Diego for this recognition and proud to stand alongside fellow nominees who are making a meaningful difference in our region.

We look forward to celebrating inclusive leadership and community impact on Monday, October 12!

🔗 Learn more about the ILIA Awards: https://givebutter.com/ilia2026

10/08/2026

🧡 **Today is DAF Day! Give with Purpose. Make an Impact.**

Did you know you can support Casa Cornelia Law Center through a **Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?**

A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows donors to set aside funds for philanthropy and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations they care about.

This , consider putting your charitable dollars to work by supporting Casa Cornelia's mission of providing quality pro bono legal services to asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, and survivors of human rights violations.

⚖️ **Already have a DAF? Giving is easy!**

1️⃣ Log in to your DAF account.

2️⃣ Search for **Casa Cornelia Law Center**.

3️⃣ Recommend a grant to help advance justice and protect human dignity.

🧡 Your generosity helps provide life-changing legal services to those who cannot afford representation.

📩 Questions? Contact Mia Walter, Director of Philanthropy, at **[email protected]**.

**Together, we can defend dignity and advance justice!**

10/07/2026

Celebrating a commitment to justice through pro bono service.

Casa Cornelia Law Center is proud to recognize members of our Board of Directors who received the 2025 Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services.

Issued by the California Lawyers Association, the certificate honors legal professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to serve low-income individuals and help expand access to justice. Named in honor of Justice Wiley W. Manuel, the first African American Justice of the California Supreme Court, this recognition carries forward his legacy of service and commitment to equal justice.

We are grateful to our Board members who contributed 50+ hours of their time, talents, and legal expertise in support of Casa Cornelia’s mission and the clients and communities we serve in 2025.

Congratulations to each of our honorees, and thank you for your dedication to justice, dignity, and compassionate service.

09/29/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Casa Cornelia Law Center Executive Director Carmen M. Chavez, Esq., named Women’s Empowerment International’s 2026 Woman of Empowerment Honoree! ✨

For more than 25 years, Carmen has dedicated her career to advancing justice and human rights and serving vulnerable communities with compassion and dignity.

She will be honored at Empowered WE Rise on Sunday, October 4. 🧡 Congratulations, Carmen, on this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more about Carmen and the event:
https://womenempowerment.org/woman-of-empowerment-award-2026/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, Casa Cornelia Law Center recognizes the dedication and contributions of workers who strengthen our communities each day.

As we celebrate their contributions, we are reminded of the importance of dignity, fairness, and respect for every person—values that are central to our mission and our commitment to justice with compassion.

We are especially grateful for the attorneys, volunteers, interpreters, supporters, and community partners whose service helps us provide quality pro bono legal services and uphold the rights and dignity of those we serve.

Wishing our community a safe and meaningful Labor Day.

09/01/2026

Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community! Casa Cornelia Law Center and the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association invite you to our Joint Amistad & Networking Mixer on Thursday, September 3, at Sammy’s at Seven Mile Casino.

Connect with attorneys, legal professionals, community leaders, and allies who share a commitment to justice and service in our community.

We hope to see you there—RSVP today!
RSVP for the Joint Amistad & Networking Mixer
https://sdlrla.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/event-detail?event=69&

08/31/2026

Thank you for celebrating art and community with Casa Cornelia Law Center and Simón Silva. Your presence highlights our mission to uphold dignity and provide pro bono legal services. Explore the opportunity to purchase original artwork, with proceeds aiding our vital services. Join us at the La Mancha Awards to continue supporting justice and compassion.

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08/28/2026

08/16/2026

🎙️ Tune in today at 6:30 p.m. to Magic 92.5!

Casa Cornelia Law Center Executive Director Carmen Chavez will join Xavier the X-Man and special guest Simón Silva to talk about the sold-out Simón Silva Art Exhibit & Fundraiser benefiting Casa Cornelia Law Center.

We are grateful for the tremendous support from our San Diego community and for the opportunity to share more about Casa Cornelia’s mission to provide quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations.

📻 Listen live today at 6:30 p.m. on Magic 92.5 FM or stream online.

Thank you to Xavier the X-Man and Magic 92.5 for helping amplify our mission—and thank you, San Diego, for your incredible support!