Raun J. Rasmussen (RJR) Justice Fellowship
LSNYC created the RJR Justice Fellowship in honor of Raun Rasmussen, who retired as executive director in 2024. The fellowship honors Raun’s dedication to justice as exemplified by his 40-year career fighting on behalf of New Yorkers experiencing poverty. His vision of a legal services organization that can build upon individual case representation with systemic, hard-hitting impact litigation and advocacy will continue to shape LSNYC in the coming decades.
The RJR Justice Fellow will build on Raun’s legacy and carry on the work of helping New Yorkers who need our services the most.
About the RJR Justice Fellowship
The RJR Justice Fellowship is a 2-year fellowship program that focuses on impact litigation and advocacy in new and emerging areas of need for low-income people in New York City, particularly those at the intersection of multiple practice areas. The fellow will be supervised by the citywide legal leadership team and will have a citywide focus.
Supporting the Fellowship
We encourage donors to make a pledge towards the RJR Justice Fellowship at one of the levels outlined below. Donors can fulfill their commitments in one or two-year installments. All donors will receive recognition and regular updates and will have the opportunity to meet the RJR Justice Fellow.
Champion
($100,000+ over two years)
Recognition in a press release, and on LSNYC’s website, annual report, and social media; four complimentary tickets to LSNYC’s Jazz for Justice Benefit; invitations to donor events.
Benefactor
($75,000+ over two years)
Recognition on website, annual report, and social media; two complimentary tickets to LSNYC’s Jazz for Justice Benefit; invitations to donor events.
Guardian
($50,000+ over two years)
Recognition on website, annual report, and social media; one complimentary ticket to LSNYC’s Jazz for Justice Benefit; invitations to donor events.
Defender
($25,000+ over two years)
Recognition on website and annual report; invitations to donor events.
Advocate
($10,000+ over two years)
Recognition on website and annual report; invitations to donor events.
Friend
($5,000+ over two years)
Recognition on website and annual report; invitations to donor events.
Supporter
($2,500+ over two years)
Recognition on website and annual report.
Any contribution to the RJR Justice Fellowship is appreciated and will enhance our capacity to serve communities experiencing poverty. To make a donation now, please use the form below.
For more information and to make a pledge, please contact Tanya Silas at [email protected] or (646) 442-3652.
Join us. Demand Justice.
In this extraordinarily challenging moment, your partnership with LSNYC is critical. Please join us by making your gift today.