Grassroots Advocacy Protects Legal Aid:
Minimal State Funding Cuts in 2010
With the state facing a persistent budget shortfall in the billions, the Legislature continued to recognize the critical importance of legal aid in Washington. The Office of Civil Legal Aid received a relatively small reduction in the 2010 Supplemental Sesssion and TeamChild funding was maintained. Relatively stable funding will help Northwest Justice Project, TeamChild and other Alliance partners provide legal help to thousands of low-income families in crisis. More than 300 people took part in our grassroots advocacy - Congratulate the Equal Justice Coalition's 2010 Session Superstars for standing up and making a difference. |
Washington Goes to Washington
EJC's Annual Legal Aid Lobbying Trip to D.C.
EJC Representatives Meet with Senator Patty Murray |
In April, an energetic group of legal aid supporters urged our U.S. Senators and Representatives to support increased funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Fairhurst, Attorney General Rob McKenna, Washington State Bar Association President Sal Mungia, Northwest Justice Project Executive Director César Torres (pictured) and EJC Director Nell McNamaraasked the federal delegation to support LSC's request for $516.5 million in fiscal year 2011. This increased funding level would give the Northwest Justice Project, and programs around the country, much-needed resources to meet the skyrocketing needs of low-income families across the state. |
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Farewell to Two Ardent Advocates
The Alliance for Equal Justice will not be the same without Mary Swenson and Cheri Cosper. Read these tributes to their legacy:
Focus on the Fantastic: Mary Swenson |
Renaissance Woman: Cheri Cosper | |
Transformation: Crisis & Opportunity is the theme for Washington's 15th Annual Access to Justice Conference, held June 4-6 at the Coast Wenatchee Convention Center. Keynote addresses will be made by Governor Chris Gregoire and Dr. Luis Fraga of the University of Washington.
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