Taft IP Litigators Protect A Charity

Philando Castile worked for the St. Paul public school system (SPPS) for more than fifteen years, providing food nutrition services to hundreds of students during his tenure. The children adored Philando (or "Mr. Phil" as they called him); so too did teachers and parents.

In July 2016, Philando died after being shot during a traffic stop.

In his honor and memory, Philando's mother Valerie Castile established a legal charity — the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. To respect Philando's legacy of generosity and kindness, the foundation provides charitable fundraising services to help victims who have been affected by gun violence and difficult police relations, including preparing meals, providing funeral attire, and counseling grieving families. The foundation also fundraises for other social causes, including erasing lunch debt for Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools.