Community Involvement

Arnold & Itkin employees gathered hundreds of toys to be donated to Houston Children's Charity as they teamed up with Toys for Tots. Families in need from all around the Houston area were able to come pick out toys for their children to enjoy this holiday. AI is proud to support these organizations in giving back!

We were happy to support the Alvin Community College Dolphin Athletics at their 12th Annual Dinner and Auction. The event is sponsored by the ACC Foundation and proceeds from the event support scholarships, facility improvements, and equipment upgrades for the baseball and softball teams.

The winning tug-o-war team at AI’s annual Field Day event was given the grand prize of $5,000 to be donated to an organization of their choice—and the Pasadena Special Olympics team was chosen! With more than half of their players losing their homes from Hurricane Harvey, they did not think they would make it to the Fall Classic State Tournament. We are happy to announce that Arnold & Itkin’s donation helped get them to the tournament and provided new equipment for those who lost it in the storm.

At Arnold & Itkin, we were devastated by the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Many of our own employees lost their homes, cars, and belongings in the storm. In the aftermath, we remain committed to standing strong with the Houston community and all of South Texas. Our team came together to bring in thousands of supplies to distribute to victims of the storm. A special thank you to the Boatright family who drove the supplies across the state and to all of our employees who volunteered to help. We are proud to be part of this team, and proud to be a member of the Houston community.

We hosted the 2nd Annual RESPECT Contest awards ceremony at the Harris County Civil Courthouse. We invited 5th grade students to tell us what respect means to them along with an illustration to complement their explanation. The winning students were awarded a cash prize, as well as having a donation made on their behalf to their school and a charity of their choice. The chosen charities were St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ima’s Home for Children, Elephants for Africa, and The Houston Zoo. Matching donations were also made to Keller Middle School, Melillo Middle School, Carpenter Elementary, and Deer Park Elementary. We were honored to meet these incredible students and assist in supporting their schools and local charities.

For the second year in a row, the AI team got into the holiday spirit by donating hundreds of toys to BEAR…Be A Resource for CPS Kids. Each year, this non-profit organization focuses on BEARing gifts to children under CPS care who may not receive holiday cheer—and we are thrilled to contribute.

Arnold & Itkin donated money for equipment and uniforms to benefit the Pasadena Special Olympics. The organization provides an opportunity for adults and children with special needs to participate in sports. We are proud to participate in such an important program!

The Arnold & Itkin team volunteered at the Veterans’ Hospital in Houston for a free legal clinic. We counseled more than a dozen vets on a variety of legal issues. As proud supporters of our military men and women, we are honored to donate our time and energy to events such as this.

Megan Elsbury, a member of our intake team, went on her second mission trip to Haiti with a group of ER nurses. While there, the group visited a Dessalines clinic known for its labor and delivery facilities and developed a great relationship with the clinic’s staff. Next to an orphanage, the clinic will be opening within the next few months and will offer healthcare at a minimal cost for the surrounding community. The mission was such a success that the group already has an official medical mission trip planned for April 2016!

Our team was honored to present a $75,000 check to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in support of John Black’s fundraising efforts for the Ironman World Championship. We are committed to playing a role in the race for a cure to cancer—and we encourage you to do the same.

Our law firm was very excited to hold the awards ceremony for our 1st Annual RESPECT contest. We invited 5th grade students in Pasadena ISD to tell us what respect means to them, why it’s important and to accompany their description with a drawing. The winning students were awarded a cash prize and a donation made on their behalf to a charity of their choice. The chosen charities were Scholarship America Dream Award, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Pleasant Hills Children's Home, and El Cordero De Dios Templo Cristiano. Matching donations were made to the students' school to help fund a new Outdoor Learning Center. We were very excited and honored to meet these incredible students and support their school and local charities.

We are proud to sponsor the Lady Hawks of the Humble Girls Softball League in support of our local community and our wonderful paralegal Celeste Garza, who coaches the team.