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Collaborative ProjectsCOLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
The Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative
The Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity formed after the Society took part in studying the need for healthcare for the homeless in 2002. Through the hard work of volunteers and staff, many people were involved in the process of forming and setting up this collaboration. The Collaborative now operates a federally qualified health center in North Baton Rouge and a Healthcare for the Homeless clinic located on the St. Vincent de Paul main campus. This separate organization does a phenomenal job of reaching out to the homeless, providing primary care and other basic healthcare services. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thirst for Justice
Thirst for Justice is a legal clinic where the underprivileged in the Baton Rouge community will have the opportunity to consult with an attorney. The project was initiated when Retired Judge Melvin Shortess approached the Pro Bono Project and St. Vincent de Paul with the idea for the clinic. The Pro Bono Committee and the Baton Rouge Bar Association have also played an integral part in the planning and organizing of this worthy project. Thirst for Justice provides legal referral services to needy men and women who often don't know where to turn for assistance in legal matters.
The program brings free legal advice to the community, helping them overcome transportation, communication, and financial barriers. Once an attorney has assessed the client's situation, the client may be referred to an agency that will possibly place the case with a volunteer attorney. To qualify, the individual's household income must be below the federal guidelines for poverty. To set up a time to meet with an attorney, contact St. Vincent de Paul at (225) 383-7837.
Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Board and staff members work closely with staff and Board leadership at St. Vincent de Paul to make the project a success. Any attorney who would like to volunteer to offer counsel and advice, or any paralegal who would like to help with the intake and screening of potential clients, please contact R. Lynn Haynes at (225) 214-5558.
