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Residential eviction mediation pilot launches in Pinellas
Posted by The Florida Bar Foundation on March 1, 2019
In an…

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Foundation funds disaster recovery grant in wake of Hurricane Michael
Posted by The Florida Bar Foundation on March 1, 2019
In November, the Foundation allocated $50,000…

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Community Champions program recognizes banks that go above and beyond
Posted by The Florida Bar Foundation on March 1, 2019
In December, the Foundation introduced a recognition program for participating banking institutions that go above…

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Stock as a charitable donation
Posted by The Florida Bar Foundation on March 1, 2019
Have you considered appreciated securities or stock as a charitable donation? Donations to The Florida Bar Foundation may be deducted on your federal income tax return as an itemized…

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Program connects pro bono lawyers to board-certified lawyers for advice
Posted by The Florida Bar Foundation on March 1, 2019
Certified Lawyers on Call (CLOC) is a new resource created through a partnership between the…

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Foundation awards $6.4 million in Community Economic Development grants
Posted by The Florida Bar Foundation on March 1, 2019
The Florida Bar Foundation board on Dec. 7 approved $6.4 million in grants to 28 legal aid providers to address community economic development. Following a $16.65 billion settlement agreement…

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New platform matches Florida law students, lawyers on pro bono cases
Posted by The Florida Bar Foundation on March 1, 2019
The Foundation launched the Florida Pro Bono Law School Challenge on…

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Federal court entrusts Foundation with $3.6 million award for increased representation in courts
Posted by Jessica Brown on February 18, 2019
The Florida Bar Foundation has received $3.6 million from a four-judge panel of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the result of a case…

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Application open for 2019 Civil Legal Services Summer Fellowship Program
Posted by Jessica Brown on February 4, 2019
The 2019 Civil Legal Services Summer Fellowship student application is now available at https://form.jotform.com/90166379257163. This program seeks 10 ambitious Florida law students to participate in an exciting 11-week summer fellowship…

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2019 Children’s Legal Services grant application open
Posted by Jessica Brown on January 17, 2019
Applications for The Florida Bar Foundation’s Children’s Legal Services Initiative grant are now available. Applications are due by Feb. 15. The mission of The Florida Bar Foundation’s Children’s Legal Services…

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Remembering Foundation past president William Van Nortwick Jr.
Posted by Jessica Brown on January 14, 2019
Former Florida Bar Foundation president William Van Nortwick Jr. passed away this week. Bill was a cherished member and pillar of our…

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Foundation seeks 2019 Medal of Honor Award nominees
Posted by Jessica Brown on January 2, 2019
The Florida Bar Foundation will be accepting nominations for the 2019 Medal of Honor Awards until Feb. 1. The Medal of Honor Award is given in two categories. The first…

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