Key Issues

The Bar Foundation's justice-related philanthropy addresses core issues involved in providing meaningful access to justice, including:

Protection of Legal Rights: Legal advice and representation for disadvantaged residents struggling to overcome poverty, abuse, and discrimination.

Education: Training programs for attorneys offering pro bono services; civic and constitutional education for students; public seminars on fair housing laws and other protections for the elderly, the homeless, low-income populations, and agency staff working with those groups; and multilingual programs for immigrants regarding their rights and responsibilities.

Emerging Needs: The Bar Foundation facilitates the identification of justice-related issues regarding emerging civil legal needs in our state, paying close attention to changing demographics and the economy. The Foundation is involved in evaluating and identifying new approaches to the delivery of legal services to meet the needs of the future.

Resource Development and Management: Initiates and builds relationships with the legal community and banks supporting the IOLTA Grants Program; promotes contributions to the Bar Foundation's endowment; provides planned giving opportunities; encourages organizational development among service agencies; and communicates funding needs to donors and others committed to ensuring meaningful access to justice for all New Hampshire residents.