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2024 Run/Walk 5k for Justice
Registration Is LIVE A fun evening for the whole family to support NH Legal Assistance and 603 Legal Aid in their missions to prevent homelessness, protect survivors of domestic abuse and provide equal access to justice for all. Adults 18+: $30 Youth 12-17: $15 And...
Celebrating the 2024 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast!
With a new record-setting total of support raised for civil legal aid in New Hampshire, the 2024 NH Campaign for Legal Services Kickoff Breakfast launched the year with a bang. Thanks to Premier Sponsor Rath Young and Pignatelli, Justice Sponsor Sheehan Phinney Bass +...
The legacy of The Hon. Edward “Ned” Gordon: Meaningful progress toward justice
Expanding opportunities for paralegals New Hampshire has moved toward closing the access to justice gap with a new pilot program – one of the first of its kind in the country – allowing paraprofessionals to represent clients in certain housing, domestic violence,...
Bringing Legal Aid to the People
Innovative clinics, started during pandemic, endure thanks to Campaign supporters In the face of the historic public health threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government took two historic actions: a year-long moratorium on residential evictions and millions...
Meet NH’s legal aid staff leaders
Taylor Flagg, 603 Legal Aid DOVE Project Coordinator Share with us your education and career path and what ultimately led you to 603 Legal Aid and the DOVE Project? I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in History and Justice Studies in 2016 and my Master’s Degree in 2017,...
Meet NH’s legal aid staff leaders
Lauren Greenwald, NHLA Housing Justice Project Director Share with us the career path that led you to NHLA: After I graduated from Bowdoin College, I worked for the Close Up Foundation in Washington, DC – a civic education organization that brings high school students...
Welcoming new leaders to legal aid in New Hampshire
New leaders join legal aid programs In 2024, NH Legal Assistance, 603 Legal Aid and the Campaign for Legal Services welcomed new leaders to our boards and Leadership Council. Campaign Leadership Council The Honorable Gary E. Hicks, retired Robert Dietel, Gallagher...
2024 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast
Thank You To Our Sponsors Presenting SponsorJustice SponsorEquality SponsorsLiberty SponsorsDevine Millimet Drummond Woodsum Gallagher Callahan & Gartrell Hinckley Allen Jackson Lewis Lothstein Guerriero NH Bar Association NH Hospital...
Highlighting 2023 Pacesetters: Bernstein Shur
Thank you to our 2023 Pacesetter law firms! The attorneys at our 2023 Pacesetter Law Firms stand as leaders for access to justice in New Hampshire. Pacesetter Law Firms are those whose contributions total at least $500 per attorney. Together, they donated more than...
Highlighting 2023 Pacesetters: Prism Mediation
Thank you to our 2023 Pacesetter law firms! The attorneys at our 2023 Pacesetter Law Firms stand as leaders for access to justice in New Hampshire. Pacesetter Law Firms are those whose contributions total at least $500 per attorney. Together, they donated more than...
BankProv supports access to justice with gift to NH Campaign for Legal Services
Bank Prov supports expanded access to justice for New Hampshire residents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 23, 2024 Contact: Sarah Palermo Director, NH Campaign for Legal Services spalermo@nh-cls.org BEDFORD, NH – BankProv recently donated $10,000.00 to...
Highlighting our 2023 Pacesetter Firms: Orr and Reno
Thank you to our 2023 Pacesetter law firms! The attorneys at our 2023 Pacesetter Law Firms stand as leaders for access to justice in New Hampshire. Pacesetter Law Firms are those whose contributions total at least $500 per attorney. Together, they donated more than...
2022 Annual Report: Answering the Call
Sandra’s little blue house in the heart of Salem holds many special memories for her. She currently lives in the house with her son and her sister, and hosts frequent visits from her grandchildren. Inside, photos and heirlooms line the walls and cover shelves, each...
2022 Annual Report: Protecting Victims of Abuse
“Maria’s” first contact with “Joe” was an unsolicited message he sent her on Facebook. She ignored it for two months but she was intrigued by his descriptions of raising his children all on his own, and began communicating with him. Eventually, he visited her in her...
Time For Justice: 2022 NHCLS Annual Report
2022 Annual Report: Perseverance
Karen worked in higher ed administration. Deb assisted in the controller’s office at a tech company. Tina worked at a retail store. Each of them suffered a debilitating medical condition that left them unable to work full-time, and each sought help through a...
Running and Walking for Legal Aid
The weather couldn't have been better for the third annual Run for Justice 5K held this year at the McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester. More than 200 runners and walkers attended the race which also served as the final leg of Millennium Running's Happy Hour Hustle...
You Can Help Level the Playing Field
Join a growing list of attorneys and community supporters who are committed to protecting equal access to justice!
2022 Annual Report: Expanding Access to Legal Services
New Hampshire scored a significant victory in the mission to close the access to justice gap with the passage of a new pilot program – one of the first of its kind in the country – allowing paraprofessionals to represent clients in court in certain cases. New...
2022 Annual Report: Fighting for Home
Jack purchased his home in the quiet woods of Middleton in May 2018 with cash, planning to stay there for the rest of his life. Shortly after buying it, he used all of his remaining money to put in new plumbing. A string of injuries and medical issues since then...
Make a Difference
Make a difference for New Hampshire’s most vulnerable citizens. Your donation to the Campaign for Legal Services will provide vital support to 603 Legal Aid and New Hampshire Legal Assistance.