🔊 September is Deaf Awareness Month 🧏♂️🧏♀️ Access to justice goes beyond financial resources. It encompasses the barriers that differently-abled individuals, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, face in accessing legal services and the court system. At the Connecticut Bar Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that justice is truly accessible to all, regardless of ability. This means advocating for accommodations like sign language interpreters, captioning services, and other critical resources that enable full participation in legal processes. The Connecticut Judicial Branch is committed to ensuring all individuals who come through the court house doors have equal access. If you have questions, click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/gf_9Hs6b 💡 Let’s use this month to reflect on the importance of inclusive legal services and continue working towards a legal system that accommodates everyone, regardless of their ability. #DeafAwarenessMonth #AccessToJustice #InclusionMatters #ConnecticutBarFoundation
Connecticut Bar Foundation
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Funding Equal Access to Civil Justice and Enhancing the Legal Profession in Connecticut
About us
Connecticut Bar Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization that provides funding to legal service organizations that represent Connecticut residents who cannot afford an attorney. Since 1952, the Foundation has also worked in partnership with judges, attorneys, and law schools to promote understanding and improvement of the law, legal institutions, and the legal profession.
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🛡️𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞🛡️ Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA) programs play a vital role in funding civil legal aid for those who need it most. By directing interest from attorneys' trust accounts to organizations like the Connecticut Bar Foundation, IOLTA programs ensure that critical legal services are accessible to low-income individuals facing life-changing challenges, including eviction matters, restraining orders, and access to health care and benefits. 🏛️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬: Leadership Banks are financial institutions that go above and beyond by offering premium interest rates on IOLTA accounts, which significantly enhances the funds available for civil legal aid. Their commitment directly supports the mission of providing equal access to justice for all, regardless of income. By partnering as Leadership Banks, these institutions demonstrate their dedication to community impact and social responsibility. ⚖️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬: For attorneys, choosing to bank with a Leadership Bank is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference. By selecting a Leadership Bank for their IOLTA accounts, attorneys amplify the funds available for civil legal aid, helping to bridge the justice gap for thousands of Connecticut residents. Your banking decision can help ensure that no one is denied their legal rights simply because they cannot afford representation. Let's work together to ensure that our legal system serves everyone! Attorneys, consider making the switch to a Leadership Bank today: https://lnkd.in/eFJCcnZF Connecticut Bar Association Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) #AccessToJustice #IOLTA #LeadershipBanks #CivilLegalAid #ConnecticutBarFoundation
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; 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 ; At the Connecticut Bar Foundation, we recognize that access to justice is a crucial component of overall well-being, particularly for low-income communities. Legal challenges—such as housing instability, domestic violence, and barriers to healthcare—can contribute significantly to mental health struggles, including the risk of suicide. 🔹 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: For many individuals facing legal crises, the stress and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. When people can't access the legal support they need, the toll on their mental health can be profound. 🔹 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: Through our work with civil legal aid organizations, we strive to provide a lifeline to those in need. By ensuring access to critical legal services, we help individuals and families navigate complex systems, secure their rights, and find stability and hope during their most challenging times. 🛑 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒕. 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆: https://988lifeline.org/ Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those facing both legal and personal crises. Let’s continue to raise awareness, break down stigma, and support those in need. #SuicidePrevention #AccessToJustice #MentalHealthMatters #CTBarFoundation
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🎉𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞!🎉 GREATER HARTFORD LEGAL AID FOUNDATION INC, the philanthropic arm of Connecticut Bar Foundation’s grantee, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, is hosting the "Celebrating Leaders for Justice Gala" on September 5, 2024, at 5:30 PM at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT. This special evening will feature keynote speaker 𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑹𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑨𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚, 𝑼.𝑺. 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒕, and honor leaders who have made significant contributions to justice in our community: 🏆 RTX – Corporate Leader 🏆 Shipman & Goodwin LLP – Pro Bono Leader 🏆 Hispanic Health Council – Advocacy Leader Let's come together to recognize these outstanding leaders and support the vital work of Greater Hartford Legal Aid in advancing justice for all. ⚖️ #SupportLegalAid #JusticeForAll #GHLA #ConnecticutBarFoundation #CivilLegalAid
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🌟𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!🌟 As we celebrate this Labor Day, we honor the dedication and hard work of all the individuals who contribute to our communities and our nation. Your efforts make a difference every day, and we are grateful for your commitment and resilience. At the Connecticut Bar Foundation, we are proud to support the legal community and advocate for justice and equality. Today, we take a moment to recognize and appreciate the labor force that drives progress and innovation. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joyful Labor Day! 🎉 #LaborDay #ConnecticutBarFoundation #Community #Gratitude #Justice
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📢𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬 Class action cy pres awards to the Connecticut Bar Foundation provide vital support for legal aid and access to justice programs that help people who cannot afford a lawyer. Class action lawyers make this possible by obtaining court approval of these critical awards. Cy pres awards make a meaningful difference toward closing the justice gap when they are used to fund free legal help with issues including housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, and immigration. If you are a class action attorney in Connecticut, please consider the Connecticut Bar Foundation as the recipient of cy pres funds! ➡️Click here to learn more about the Connecticut Bar Foundation: https://www.ctbarfdn.org/ #LegalAid #A2J #AccessToJustice #Connecticut #IOLTA #CyPres #ClassActions #Lawyers #LawFirms
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🎉𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤!🎉 We are thrilled to recognize THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON/BNY MEL LON, N.A as a Leadership Bank with the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Their commitment to supporting civil legal aid services plays a vital role in ensuring equal access to justice for all, regardless of income. Leadership Banks like THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON/BNY MEL LON, N.A go above and beyond by offering higher interest rates on IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) deposits. These funds are crucial in providing free civil legal assistance to Connecticut residents facing eviction, seeking restraining orders, or needing access to essential health care and benefits. This support can make a world of difference for individuals and families in times of crisis. Thank you, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON/BNY MEL LON, N.A , for standing with us in our mission to make justice accessible to everyone in our community! 📢𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬! Click here for a full list of our Leadership Banks: https://lnkd.in/eFJCcnZF #LeadershipBank #EqualAccessToJustice #CivilLegalAid #ConnecticutBarFoundation #ThankYou #BNYML
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🏡𝐂𝐓𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬🏡 Connecticut Data Collaborative released a report today updating their previous findings from 2017-2023. This updated report shares findings and analyses based on eviction filings from 2017 to 2023 to better understand the eviction crisis in Connecticut. Key findings from the report show: · In 2022 and 2023, eviction filings affected 1 𝒊𝒏 20 𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔. · 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 – accounting for 25% of evictions, but only represent 15% all rental households in CT. · 52% 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝑻 𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 56% 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒆. · 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔: Renters with legal counsel were more likely to secure a favorable outcome in eviction cases (45%) compared to those without (27%). These findings underscore the importance of access to legal representation in preventing evictions and stabilizing communities. As the administrator of 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭’𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 program, the Connecticut Bar Foundation is committed to addressing this critical need. Our program partners—Connecticut Legal Services, Inc., Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc., and Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc. —provide direct legal services to eligible renters, empowering them with the representation they need to navigate complex legal proceedings. By expanding access to legal counsel, we are making strides in creating more equitable outcomes for renters across the state, ensuring their rights are protected and that they have a fair chance in court. 🔍 Explore CTData’s Report here: https://lnkd.in/gcZ-CuEf #EvictionPrevention #RightToCounsel #CivilLegalAid #HousingJustice #AccessToJustice #ConnecticutBarFoundation #CTData #FairHousing #EquityInHousing #SupportLegalAid
Evictions Report 2024 — CTData
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📢Shout out to HERBERT AND NELL SINGER FOUNDATION INC Fellow Mallory James Sanchez for her incredible work with Center for Children's Advocacy as the Staff Attorney/Legal Fellow for the LGBTQ Youth Advocacy Project. Mallory recently presented at the American Psychological Association national conference on "The Rapidly Changing Legal Landscape for Transgender Health." Connecticut Bar Foundation is proud to support this important work. #AccesstoJustice #CivilLegalAid #LGBTQYouth
CCA Attorney and Singer Legal Fellow, Mallory James Sanchez, presented at the American Psychological Association national conference in Seattle, Washington on "The Rapidly Changing Legal Landscape for Transgender Health," which discussed the increase in state legislation and policy-based restrictions specifically targeting transgender youth. They also discussed the rise in state laws and policies restricting transgender youth, such as bans on medical care, sports, access to public restrooms, LGBTQ+-related education, and the misinformation behind these bans and the legal challenges to repeal them. For more information about CCA's LGBTQ+ Youth Advocacy Project, visit https://lnkd.in/eCF7DfU5
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🎉𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲🎉 Today, on 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. This milestone in the fight for gender equality reminds us of the ongoing journey towards justice and equity for all. Connecticut Bar Foundation’s mission is to 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚. Although we have come a long way since 1920, we acknowledge there is still much work to be done. As we celebrate this day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to breaking down barriers and creating a more just and equitable society. Together, we can make a difference!⚖️🤝 #WomensEqualityDay #AccessToJustice #GenderEquality #ConnecticutBarFoundation #LegalAid #WomenInLaw
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