DRI Foundation - Giving Back with Your Help

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The DRI Foundation is committed to giving back to DRI members, their communities, and the cities that host DRI events. Proceeds raised by the DRI Foundation go directly toward funding and fostering initiatives that make a difference, including diversity programs, healthy living programs, and more. Members engage with local communities through fundraising and volunteer activities, as well as wellness activities, support programs, and mentoring to help lead healthy, balanced, and productive lives.

The DRI Foundation helps promote the work of volunteer-led committees, including:

  • DRI Cares, which helps members engage with local communities through fundraising and volunteer activities.
  • DRI for Life, which helps members lead healthy, balanced, and productive lives through wellness activities, support programs, and mentoring.

Your donations to the DRI Foundation will have a tangible impact on the well-being of the legal community and beyond.

The DRI Foundation is a not-for-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3).

Foundation Leadership View 2025 Year in Review (PDF)

How Can You Get Involved with the Foundation?

Donate

For members and non-members, donations to the DRI Foundation or Substantive Law Committee (SLC) Initiatives are greatly appreciated and directly supports DRI’s efforts to promote wellness for our members and within their communities.

Donate to the Foundation Donate to SLC
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Law Student Diversity Scholarship

To increase diversity in the legal profession in a constructive and tangible way, DRI awards three law student scholarships annually. The goal is to provide financial assistance to worthy law students from ABA accredited law schools to promote the DRI Diversity Statement in Principle.

Apply for the Scholarship

Donate to the Scholarship Fund

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International Day of Service

The DRI Foundation, along with participating state, local and national defense organizations (SLDOs/NDOs), hosts its annual International Day of Service in September. The foundation invites SLDOs/NDOs to organize a service project of their choice to give back to their communities and strengthen relationships with DRI members and SLDOs/NDOs nationwide.

Be a part of the International Day of Service

2024 Participating Organizations (PDF)

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DRI Cares

DRI Cares helps members engage and support local communities through fundraising and volunteer activities. We are always looking for ways to give back to the community.

Learn More About DRI Cares

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DRI for Life

DRI for Life helps members lead healthy, balanced, and productive lives through wellness activities, support programs, and mentoring. The DRI Annual Meeting and seminars include DRI for Life events that focus on health and well-being.

Learn More about DRI for Life