Meet Sam and Bridget

Meet Sam.

In the 80’s, Sam bought a house with his girlfriend. Shortly after, they broke up and the girlfriend moved out. Decades passed and Sam lived alone in the home for years. Now in his late seventies and plagued with health issues, Sam had been in and out of the hospital and rehab for …

12 June 2023, Posted in: Campaign for Justice

Campaign for Justice Announces 2023 Leadership Team

Augusta, ME – 2023 looks to be another challenging year for Mainers. Skyrocketing inflation, an uncertain economic future, an ongoing housing crisis and more factors continue to push more at-risk individuals into a tight spot. Maine’s civil legal aid providers help as many as they can, but resources don’t allow them to help everybody.

The …

29 March 2023, Posted in: Campaign for Justice, Press Release

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