Reminder: 2021 Gifts

All gifts and pledges to the Campaign for Justice must be paid or postmarked by December 31, 2021 to count toward the 2021 Campaign. Thank you for helping us make this year a success!…

6 November 2021, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

Juliet Holmes-Smith Honored with 5th Annual Peter J. DeTroy III Award

Hallowell, ME – Juliet Holmes-Smith has been honored by the Campaign for Justice with the 5th annual Peter J. DeTroy III Award for her work to equalize access to justice in Maine. Prior to her untimely death in August 2020, Juliet Holmes-Smith served as Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project.

The Campaign for Justice, …

15 September 2021, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

Just Released – 2020 Annual Report

The 2020 Campaign for Justice Annual Report has now been released. Thanks to the generosity of Maine’s legal community, together, we raised $626,000 to support legal aid in our state – the second-highest total since the Campaign’s inception in 2004. Read about it here.…

25 August 2021, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

Relay for Justice Virtual 5K Race June 25-27, 2021

The Maine State Bar Association New Lawyers Section (NLS) is hosting the Relay for Justice, a Virtual 5K Race to benefit the Campaign for Justice. The race will take place June 25-27th and will be completely virtual so anyone can participate, from anywhere, and at any point during the weekend.

As a a virtual race, …

1 June 2021, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

2020 Campaign for Justice Results Are Second Highest In History

Hallowell, ME – 2020 put a spotlight on Maine’s legal community.

As record unemployment, business closures, and isolation hit economically vulnerable Mainers, their need for legal aid skyrocketed. Members of the Maine Bar responded.

The Campaign for Justice raised over $621,000 for needy Mainers last year, representing a five percent increase in revenue over 2019.  …

11 February 2021, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

Giving Tuesday

Please join us this #GivingTuesday in support of Maine’s legal aid providers. Click “Donate” above to make your gift today.

25 November 2020, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

Reminder: December 31st Deadline

Through the generosity of Maine’s legal community, the Campaign for Justice has raised over $485,000 in 2020! Thank you kindly to all our donors.

As a reminder, all gifts must be received by December 31st, 2020 to count for this year.…

1 November 2020, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

Faye Luppi of Violence Intervention Partnership of Cumberland County Government Honored with Peter J. DeTroy III Award

Hallowell, ME – Attorney Faye Luppi has been honored with the Peter J. DeTroy III Award by the Campaign for Justice for her work to reduce domestic violence. Attorney Luppi has led the Violence Intervention Partnership of Cumberland County Government for 20 years.

The Campaign for Justice, begun in 2004, raises over $600,000 each year …

6 October 2020, Posted in: Campaign for Justice