Kennebunkport, ME – The Kennebunkport Climate Initiative (KCI) is proud to announce the matching of two inaugural $5,000 grants from the Maine Justice Foundation’s Racial Justice Fund. 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 …
Foundation Makes Inaugural Grants to Six Maine Groups Working for Racial Justice and Equity
Hallowell, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation has made inaugural grants from its Racial Justice Fund to six Maine groups. 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 systems.
“We …
Applications Are Now Closed for the Foundation’s Racial Justice Fund
The Maine Justice Foundation has started the inaugural grant cycle for its Racial Justice Fund. The Foundation’s deadline for applications for grants of up to $10,000 closed on Wednesday, March 10. For a full description of the Racial Justice Fund and its Advisory Committee and donors, visit justicemaine.org/grants-and-programs/racial-justice-fund.
“Grants from the Racial Justice Fund …
Welcome to Our New Board Members
Hallowell, Maine—The Board of the Maine Justice Foundation elected three new Directors at its meetings of September 11 and December 4, 2020.
The work of increasing access to justice only happens because of the dedication of attorneys and other Maine people who volunteer their time on nonprofit boards, on state commissions and as pro bono…
MaineBiz: Racial justice fund seeks fundamental change to combat racial inequity
In its November 16 issue, MaineBiz interviews Executive Director Michelle Draeger and Advisory Committee members Marcelle Medford, Michael-Corey Hinton and Tim Dentry: “Racial justice fund seeks fundamental change to combat racial inequity.”…
Former Chief Justices: Maine Must Address Racial Injustice
Maine Voices: Racial Injustice is a Sad Reality and Maine Is No Exception
By Daniel E. Wathen and Leigh Ingalls Saufley – Special to the Portland Press Herald, September 10, 2020.
“We the people of Maine, in order to establish justice …”
Those are the first words of the preamble of the Maine Constitution. …
Now Accepting Applications for the Frank M. Coffin Family Law Fellowship
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 Lawyers Project. Named after Frank M. Coffin, Senior Judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the Project supports attorneys based in the Portland, Maine offices of Pine Tree …
In Memoriam: Juliet C. Holmes Smith
The sudden loss of Juliet Holmes-Smith on August 14 was stunning and tragic. As an attorney at Pine Tree Legal Assistance and later the founding Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project, Juliet spent a career fighting for Maine’s vulnerable – especially for those escaping domestic abuse. Juliet possessed a perfect balance of fortitude and …
Maine Justice Foundation Announces New Executive Director
“After a national search, the Board of the Maine Justice Foundation has unanimously and enthusiastically selected Michelle Giard Draeger to serve as our new executive director,” announced Foundation President William S. Harwood. “She has the skills and abilities essential to leading the Foundation into the future and advancing our mission of ensuring access to justice …
Maine Justice Foundation honors champions of justice with new designation: Honorary Director
The Maine Justice Foundation (MJF) has named its five founders as the organization’s first-ever Honorary Directors. According to MJF Foundation President William S. Harwood, “Our foundation was established under the name “Maine Bar Foundation” back in 1983, thanks to the vision and hard work of these esteemed advocates, and we are incredibly proud to have …