It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the president of the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF). For more than 30 years, this organization has been a vital source of funding for civil legal aid, supporting vulnerable citizens in various crucial aspects of their lives. Addressing the challenges posed by rising poverty levels and decreasing funding for civil legal aid is indeed a crucial mission. We know we cannot do it alone. Partnerships are the lifeblood of an organization. I believe in the words of Mother Teresa, “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.”