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The Maine Justice Foundation is dedicated to ensuring access to civil justice for low-income and vulnerable Mainers by providing charitable investment opportunities to individuals, families and organizations as well as grants to support civil legal aid and other related initiatives, education and services. Our belief that "Fairness Matters" drives our mission of supporting the legal advocates who are working on the front lines every day. Read More
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MJF News
TOMORROW is Access to Justice Day
Help us ensure this day is defined by action!
Tomorrow – March 21st – is Access to Justice Day at the State House – and Maine legislators need to hear from us! This year, legislation (LD 564) would help bridge the justice gap in Maine by investing in our state’s civil legal service programs…
James E. Tierney to Speak at Bar Fellows Lunch & Learn
Augusta, ME – On March 8, 2023 Harvard Law School lecturer and former Maine Attorney General James E. Tierney will discuss how state attorneys general are impacting our nation’s legal landscape.
Although all attorneys general continue to provide daily legal services to government, each office also possesses broad jurisdiction and discretion along with a sweeping …
Maine Justice Foundation Awards Grants to Seven Maine Groups Working for Racial Justice and Equity
Hallowell, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded seven grants from its Racial Justice Fund to seven Maine groups for 2022. The goal of the Fund is to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color statewide to forge social, systemic, and economic solutions that will address racism and inequities in our culture, organizations, and …
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Founding Donors of our Racial Justice Fund: