NEWS & EVENTS
Events
February 10, 2012
KBZK Coverage of Bozeman Lunch For Justice
The Montana Justice Foundation hosted a Lunch For Justice fundraiser on February 10. Click here to view the KBZK news story. To view the luncheon coverage, skip to 10:26 on the video.
News
February 7, 2012
Great Falls Attorney to "Run for Justice"
Great Falls attorney, Robin Meguire, plans to brave the cold, snow and ice expected at Seeley Lake’s annual “Snow Joke Half Marathon” on February 25 to help raise money for the Montana Justice Foundation (MJF).
The MJF works to achieve equal access to justice for all Montanans through effective funding and leadership.
“Support for MJF is critical as it helps Montana’s neediest citizens enforce their legal rights,” said Meguire. “Low income and underserved populations are already at a disadvantage; such disproportionate injustice should not be compounded by an inability to pay for an attorney.”
The MJF is facing unprecedented budget cuts due to the impact of record low interest rates on the Interest On Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Program. IOLTA is a law-related public service program that strengthens our justice system. IOLTA programs generate funds that are used to support legal aid, legal education for the public, and other activities that improve access to, and the quality of, justice. Meguire hopes to raise at least $2000 for the Montana Justice Foundation to help mitigate the losses to the IOLTA Program.
If you would like to donate to Meguire’s “Run for Justice”, you can visit www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/robin-meguire-2/snowjokehalfmarathon or you can donate directly to the Montana Justice Foundation at www.mtjustice.org.
Events
October 12th, 2011
Montana Justice Foundation “Lunch for Justice” Fund-Raiser in Billings
On October 12th, the Montana Justice Foundation will host a community involement and fund-raiser luncheon in Billings. Details to come.
News
Social Security Disability Advocates Give Back to Support Civil Legal Aid
for the Poor
In 1996, two former legal aid attorneys submitted a proposal to the Montana Justice Foundation (MJF) for seed money to open a much needed non-profit whose mission was to provide Social Security Disability advocacy for those who could not afford legal representation. The MJF responded by supporting these pioneers with grant funding and the People’s Law Center (PLC) was born. Thirteen years later, the PLC is thriving and giving back to Montana communities including its former benefactor, the MJF. Read more
Missoula Lunch For Justice
The Montana Justice Foundation (MJF) celebrates its 30th anniversary as part of a special event series spotlighting annual giving. Read more ;
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Banks Giving Back: Trust Account Program Generates Money For Montana Justice Foundation
Helena Independent Record - June 24, 2007
