Grant History

$25,000 to deliver critical legal support to underserved immigrant families, ensuring they have access to the resources and guidance needed to navigate complex legal systems. Through this work, individuals will be empowered to uphold their rights, secure their futures, and integrate more fully into society.

$50,000 to strengthen the Prison Visitation Program in two Ohio facilities: Pickaway Correctional Institution and the Northeast Reintegration Center while also expanding to additional facilities across Ohio. This project facilitates open and uncensored dialogues in an effort to humanize incarcerated participants with a focus on a more successful reentry into society.

$50,000 to expand access to legal services in underserved rural communities while strengthening Ohio's statewide pro bono legal network. Programming will include Wills Wednesdays for estate planning and Fresh Start Fridays for expungement and license reinstatement.

$32,468 to advance racial justice in Ohio's civil legal system by increasing equitable representation for BIPOC survivors of domestic violence. This project will equip attorneys with trauma-informed, culturally responsive strategies to reduce bias and re-traumatization, ultimately improving survivor-centered legal representation statewide.

$45,505 to implement a multi-pronged, trauma informed initiative to better serve families with children who are navigating legal proceedings. This project seeks to promote family reunification, reduce conflict, and improve outcomes by fostering legal understanding, encouraging co-parenting, and supporting the best interests of children impacted by the court.

$30,000 to build long-term sustainable structures to support pop-up clinics as a major part of legal outreach to the LGBTQ+ community.

$15,000 for The Refuge, in partnership with JusticeMobile, which provides essential legal support to residents in its addiction recovery program, addressing issues like license suspensions, past convictions, housing instability, and family legal matters. To expand access, The Refuge plans to integrate legal services directly into the intake process, ensuring all participants receive equitable and timely support during their recovery journey.

$15,000 to fund the transportation of clients from prisons to job sites as part of a pre-release, work-release program. Through this project, inmates will learn transferrable skills, gain real work experience, and be fairly compensated for their labor, thereby reducing the rate of recidivism.

$120,000 to celebrate justice, legacy, and education through the construction of the "Women in Law" exhibit honoring Ohio's trailblazing female justices and presenting their contributions as a source of inspiration for future generations. The project aims to engage audiences, making the principles of justice more relatable and accessible.

$55,000 to pilot brief immigration legal advice at clinics and expand outreach through bilingual “Know Your Rights” workplace education to better protect vulnerable workers in Northeast Ohio.

$175,000 for building pathways for underserved Ohio students who are interested in attending law school or becoming leaders in their communities. This project will include a modernized curriculum and an immersive training program for teaching fellows.

$18,180 to develop an evidence-based multi-disciplinary response for children with problematic sexual behaviors. Additionally, outreach will be expanded to include rural communities throughout Portage County. This project will close service gaps, reduce re-offense rates, and create a more just community.

$18,000 to Adopt A Class Foundation to expand its Pathways to Law and Legal Services Careers through Mentorship program. This grant will recruit 15 additional mentor teams, reaching a total of 1,000 students. The program includes modules with case studies, vignettes, and role-play activities to explore legal careers. Serving Hamilton and Butler counties.

$50,000  to improve access to legal information and assistance for older Ohioans in underserved communities, including individuals with limited English proficiency or disabilities. The initiative will include a professional accessibility audit of Pro Seniors’ website, phone system, and outreach materials, as well as the creation of select Spanish-language resources. The project also aims to support caregivers and families by making legal information more accessible.

$50,037 to protect the rights and well-being of our region's New Americans. This project will prevent and resolve harms caused by misunderstandings and knowledge gaps about immigration law, which will help ensure that New Americans can fairly participate in civic and economic life.

$25,000 to assist judges to enact a mass vacating of outstanding warrants for minor offenses in a single action. This project will create a model that can be replicated in municipal courts throughout the state.