Maine Justice Foundation Announces 2024 Coffin Family Law Fellow

The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that University of Maine Law School Juris Doctor Candidate, Haley Brazier, has been selected as the 2024 Coffin Family Law Fellow.

The Frank M. Coffin Family Law Fellowship provides legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance through the Volunteer …

12 December 2023, Posted in: Press Release

Racial Justice Fund Seeks Applications for Third Round of Grants

Augusta, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the third round of grants from the Racial Justice Fund. The Foundation will accept applications for grants of up to $10,000 from October 23-November 6, 2023.

The Racial Justice Fund supports education and advocacy aimed at achieving racial justice and addressing systemic racism. The …

19 October 2023, Posted in: Press Release

Maine Justice Foundation Awards the Second Access to Justice Tax Credit

Augusta, ME | The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Access to Justice Tax Credit Program. In an effort to encourage lawyers to provide services to underserved areas of our State, the Legislature enacted the Access to Justice Tax Credit Program. Starting in 2022, the program authorized five lawyers …

24 July 2023, Posted in: Press Release

LGBTQ+ FUND SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 GRANTS

Augusta, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce a round of grants from the LGBTQ+ Fund. The Foundation will accept applications for grants from organizations working to advance awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues from May 9-31, 2023. The grants awarded through the LGBTQ+ Fund will typically range up to $10,000. The …

9 May 2023, Posted in: Press Release

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