In Our Community

Franzen and Salzano, P.C. is committed to making a difference in our community.  The firm and its attorneys actively support the following organizations, financially and/or by volunteering their time.  All of these organizations would welcome your donation.

The American Cancer Society
Terry Franzén, one of the founders of our firm, is active with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.  Terry is a cancer survivor and for the last several years has been captain of a relay team that participates in an all-night celebration of survivorship and raises money for cancer research and support programs.  The American Cancer Society can be reached online at www.cancer.org.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Gwinnett County
Leslie Howell is a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Gwinnett County.  The Clubs offer fun activities and beneficial programs to young people, and in the summer they are open all day for children who have nowhere else to go.  For more information, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Gwinnett can be reached online at www.bgcma.org

Casas por Cristo
Terry Franzén has been active with Casas por Cristo since 2003 through Terry’s church, Christ Church Episcopal.  Each year, Terry takes a team to Mexico and they spend a week building a home for a family in need.  Casas por Cristo can be reached online at www.casasporcristo.org.

Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center (GSAC-CAC)
John H. Bedard, Jr., one of our firm partners, has been active with the Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center since 2000.  Nationally recognized for its exemplary program and services, GSAC-CAC provides comprehensive care and treatment for victims and families impacted by crimes of sexual assault and/or child sexual abuse. The center can be reached online at
http://www.gsac-cac.org/ .

The IMPACT! Group
Terry Franzén has been active with The IMPACT! Group since 1997, and served as Board President for six years.  The firm is pro bono counsel to the organization.  The IMPACT! Group, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation, which offers a range of housing services from homelessness to home ownership in Georgia, providing emergency and transitional housing services for homeless families, revitalizing low-income neighborhoods and creating safe and decent communities for low- and moderate-income families.  The Group also provides home buyer and home owner education, comprehensive housing counseling, and financial services such as mortgages and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers and homeowners. The IMPACT! Group can be reached online at www.theimpactgroup.org.

The Latin American Association
Michelle Canter and Marcus Keegan offer legal assistance for the Latin American Association. The LAA provides transitional services and development programs to the Latino community and fosters awareness about the contributions made by Latinos within the larger community.  The LAA can be reached online at www.latinamericanassoc.org.

Rainbow Village, Inc.
Loretta Salzano, one of the firm’s founders, serves as Rainbow Village’s Legal Counsel, Secretary and as Advisory Committee Chair and as Secretary.  Rainbow Village helps homeless families through the crisis of homelessness and on the road to self-sufficiency by providing
rent-free housing, life skills training and supportive services.  Rainbow Village can be reached online at www.rainbowvillage.org.

The Thornwell Home & School for Children
Thornwell Home & School provides a nurturing environment to children whose lives have been shattered by death, abuse, neglect, displacement and abandonment. Built on a 130 year tradition of exemplary care, Thornwell’s 12 cottages and its K4-12 school system are known throughout the nation as a model residential community for children coming from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.  Thornwell Home can be reached online at www.thornwell.org.

Traveler's Aid of Atlanta
Marcus Keegan provides legal services for Traveler's Aid of Atlanta. Traveler's Aid provides emergency services to stranded, disabled, and mentally-ill travelers. Assistance is also offered to low-income newcomers, runaways, homeless persons and at-risk residents in crisis. Traveler's Aid can be reached online at www.travelersaidatlanta.org.