__March 2005__

$35 fills up the gas tank for a visit to prison

$50 pays for a monthly MARTA card for a client to get to work

$95 covers the cost of the GED exam

Will you consider a contribution today? Log onto www.gjp.org or fill out the coupon below and mail to GJP.

Many thanks!

__LEGAL__

__''We ran out of tickets!''__ Thank you for making The Cathedral Antiques Show a wonderful success! We were honored to see so many familiar faces and some new ones. GJP will use the proceeds from this benefit to further develop our program for juveniles.

__''A warm welcome to attorney David Dorsey,''__ a graduate of the Georgia State University Law School and former GJP intern. David represents juveniles that are charged as adults and won a dismissal of charges in his second case! Our thanks to Amy Vosburg as she departs GJP’s staff. Your years of hard work have helped our clients immeasurably!

__''Pro Bono attorneys''__ provide a great service to GJP clients! We are thrilled and fortunate to have Lane Dennard, a retired partner of King & Spalding, at GJP four days per week. Lane works with our clients in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Atlanta. Thank you Lane!

__SOCIAL__

__''Anthony is taking full of advantage''__ of the opportunity that GJP’s holistic approach provides. After GJP attorneys secured his release from jail, he enrolled in a substance abuse and life skills program. Three months later, he is working and is making a great start on his new life.

__''“A person’s a person, no matter how small,” said Dr. Seuss.''__ Whether in age or height, our children are people and need other people! Alan Jenkins, a graduate of Interdenominational Theological Seminary has joined our staff as a juvenile counselor.

__''What’s in a name? A lot!''__ GJP’s counselors address clients by name and keep an open door for client walk-ins. These small actions make a big difference and create an environment for clients that fosters self-esteem, empowerment, and healthy relationships.

__NHL__

__''We are excited about the arrival of Joe Cooper''__ as New Horizon Landscaping’s Director. Joe brings “bales” of energy and almost twenty years of landscaping experience to the company. Welcome Joe! We are sorry to bid farewell to Harriet Jackson who has strengthened our landscaping acumen over the past year. Best wishes Harriet!

__''The raindrops are drying, the flowers are blooming''__ – spring is in the air! New Horizon Landscaping is here for you! NHL’s spring services include flower and shrub installation, tree planting, clean-ups, mulching, Contact Joe at 404-827-9880 or joe@gjp.org for a free estimate.

__''Who cuts the grass at your church?''__ Religious congregations are key customers and mission partners for New Horizon Landscaping. Contact Joe at 404-827-9880 today to learn more about a landscape maintenance and development plan for your sacred space.

__NEWS BRIEFS__

__''GJP’s Board of Directors lead by example.''__ Congratulations to Marc Gary, general counsel for the BellSouth Corporation for winning the Pro Bono Institute’s Zelon Award. And to Julie Mayfield who was chosen for an 11Alive Community Service Award. AND, congratulations to Jack Dalton on being named a Top 10 “Super Lawyer” in Georgia. GJP is indebted to their contributions to our work and the community.

__''Welcome new Board Members''__ Seth D. Kirschenbaum, Michael Leeper, and Maudette Taylor. Congratulations to Scott Laseter on his election to Chair and Phil Holladay on his election to Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors. And a fond thanks to Felton Jenkins, Jim Gray, Joe Grayman and Leigh Finlayson for their many years of service.

__''Do lawyers have responsibility?''__ You bet! GJP Executive Director spoke at Pepperdine University in February on a lawyer’s responsibility to “The Orphan, the Widow, the Alien and the Least of These”. Visit www.gjp.org to learn more.

__''Are you interested in donating your royalties to GJP?''__ In 2005, GJP will receive over $10,000 in royalties from the sale of books. Please contact David Rocchio by email david@gjp.org or phone 404-827-0027, x17 to learn more.

__Leadership__

__Board of Directors__

W. Scott Laseter (Chair)
''McKenna Long & Aldridge''

Philip E. Holladay, Jr. (Vice-Chair)
''King & Spalding''

Susan G. Massey, CPA (Treasurer)
''The Massey Group''

Marc Gary (Secretary)
''BellSouth Corporation''

Ellen Brown
''Heidrick & Struggles''

Jack Dalton
''Troutman Sanders LLP''

Seth D. Kirschenbaum
''Davis, Zipperman, Kirschenbaum & Lotito''

Michael Leeper
''Lindsey Leeper, LLC''

Julie V. Mayfield
''The Georgia Conservancy''

Kimberly Melton

Mary Jo Schrade
''Microsoft Corporation''

Charles “Skip” Sperling
''STAND, Inc.''

Maudette Taylor
''Client Representative''

__GJP Staff__

Douglas B. Ammar, Esq.
''Executive Director''

Julie Smith, LCSW
''Deputy Director''

Deborah Poole
''Attorney''

David Dorsey
''Attorney''

Anthony Sanchez
''Social Worker''

Alan Jenkins
''Juvenile Counselor''

Luke Dillon, Jesuit Volunteer
''Prison Visitation''

Ricks Anderson
''Addiction Counselor''

David Rocchio
''Director of Development''

Leah Calvert
''Office Manager''

__NHL Staff__

Joe Cooper
''NHL Director''

Leon Smith
''Landscaper''

Robert Askin
''Landscaper''