Merel Family Law continued its annual holiday tradition by partnering with Sarah's Circle, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides housing, support services, and resources to unhoused women throughout the city. The firm's attorneys and staff assembled Winter Kits and Hygiene Kits containing cold-weather essentials, toiletries, and personal care items specifically designed for women experiencing homelessness during the challenging winter season. Many women across Chicago grapple with financial instability, limited resources, and unsafe conditions, especially during winter months. Sarah's Circle addresses these challenges through gender-sensitive, trauma-informed services designed specifically for women, recognizing that women often become homeless for different reasons than men. The organization's work plays a key role in helping some of Chicago's most vulnerable women rebuild their lives through comprehensive support services available at https://www.sarahs-circle.org.
The hands-on project allowed Merel Family Law's team to provide practical, immediate help through an assembly-line process organized inside the firm's office. By volunteering to prepare kits that offer warmth, comfort, and basic necessities, the firm sought to make a meaningful contribution to the women who turn to Sarah's Circle for assistance. This initiative reflects the firm's long-standing commitment to community engagement and its people-first values that also inform their approach to family law matters. Supporting a new charity each year is one of the ways Merel Family Law reinforces its community involvement. The firm plans to continue expanding these initiatives and looks forward to identifying additional organizations that align with its mission of uplifting local families.
Through both their legal work advocating for people during difficult life chapters and their charitable activities, the firm demonstrates how professional organizations can contribute to addressing critical social needs in their communities. The partnership between Merel Family Law and Sarah's Circle underscores the importance of targeted support for women experiencing homelessness, particularly during winter when conditions become especially dangerous. This collaboration serves as a reminder that practical assistance with basic necessities can provide immediate relief while longer-term solutions are pursued through organizations like Sarah's Circle that offer comprehensive services specifically designed for women's unique needs and circumstances.
