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Young Lawyers Section Holds
"Virtual Month of Service"
By Jennifer Franks Whitehurst, Esq.

T

he Young Lawyers Section's "May
Month of Service" has been a
longstanding tradition of the
YLS. Unfortunately, when the COVID-19
pandemic hit Montgomery County, the
YLS was forced to postpone the Month of
Service in compliance with social distancing
guidelines. However, the YLS is pleased to
report that the Section held its first "Virtual
Month of Service" in September to provide
members with socially distant opportunities
to give back.

Later in the month, Thomas Mastroianni
(Elder Care Law Center LLC) and Jennifer
Whitehurst (Villanova Charles Widger
School of Law) hosted virtual bingo for
senior citizens in partnership with the
Montgomery County Senior Adult Activity
Center. Participants enjoyed several lively
rounds of bingo and a great time was had by
players, hosts, and spectators alike.

Finally, the YLS partnered with the Elder
Law Committee to host an information
session on estate planning documents
The YLS kicked off the Month with
for MontCo SAAC seniors. Michelle C.
a food drive to benefit Manna on Main Street in Lansdale, PA.
Berk (Co-Chair of the Elder Law Committee, The Law Offices
Manna provides food, social services, education, and outreach
of Michelle C. Berk, P.C.) taught seniors about various estate
to our community and continues to serve individuals and
planning documents and considerations in drafting effective
families during the pandemic. If you are interested in
documents. Melissa Siravo Hensinger (YLS and Elder Law
donating food to Manna, please check out their list of needs at:
Committee member, Mannion Prior, LLP) discussed why these
https://mannaonmain.org/give-food/what-is-needed/. Special
documents are important and what happens if you do not have
thanks to the MBA, Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Walsh them.
Pancio, LLC, and Warren McGraw & Knowles, LLC, for serving
Thank you to everyone who participated in this Month's
as donation drop-off locations.
projects. The YLS looks forward to hosting more virtual volunteer
opportunities this year. If you have suggestions for volunteer
opportunities, please reach out to YLS Community Outreach
Director Jen Whitehurst at jennifer.whitehurst@law.villanova.edu.

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