Charitable giving is coordinated by the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, which was established as a 501(c)(3) public charity in 1996. Funded through contributions from the firm, our attorneys and staff, as well as external sources, the foundation underwrites several important programs that support education.

Staffed by volunteers, our Opening Doors for Children program serves as a mentoring and tutoring program for thousands of children and schools across America. We also proudly support several essay contests for high school students:

• The Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay contest for high school students to promote the study of the Holocaust. This annual contest culminates with scholarships to winning students and a trip to a major city of distinction to further their understanding of the impact of the Holocaust.
• The Young Native Writers Essay Contest is a writing contest for Native American high school students and is designed to inspire honest portrayals of the richness of Native American life and history.
• The Dream Scholarship Essay Contest is a writing contest for high school juniors and seniors enrolled in public schools in Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and Washington, D.C. The contest is designed to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Aside from these programs, we are active in numerous causes that touch our communities, including disaster relief programs and funding for medical research, such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.