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The Massachusetts Bar Foundation is the Commonwealth’s premiere legal charity. Founded in 1964, the MBF is the philanthropic partner of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Through its grantmaking and charitable activities, the MBF works to increase access to justice for all Massachusetts citizens.

News

THE HONORABLE JOHN M. GREANEY TO BE MBF'S GREAT FRIEND OF JUSTICE AT 2009 ANNUAL MEETING

The MBF's Annual Meeting will be held on January 22, 2009 from 5-7:30pm at the Social law Library and will also feature Barbara Anthony, Executive Director of Health Law Advocates, Inc.

Rockport Attorney Robert J. Ambrogi elected to MBF Board

The MBF is pleased to welcome Attorney Robert J. Ambrogi of Rockport to the MBF Board of Trustees. Attorney Ambrogi has been a Fellow of the Foundation since 1992.

MBF HONORS JOHN CARROLL, JR. AND DAVID SULLIVAN WITH 2008 PRESIDENT'S AWARDS

Awards were presented at fall grantee receptions for outstanding service to the MBF through volunteerism and leadership activities.

MBF awards $6.2 million in grants for legal aid programs across Massachusetts

Funds help thousands with foreclosure, domestic violence, child advocacy, housing, immigration, consumer debt, and more.

MBF Renews Funding for Flaschner Judicial Institute

$560,000 in funding committed for a three year period.

MBF Awards $10,000 Grant to Commonwealth Museum

Funds will support a new exhibit about Massachusetts history and constitutional rights.

MBF Awards 2008 Legal Intern Fellowships

Stipends awarded to seven local law students exploring careers in public interest law