Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund News
The Pandemic and Pro Bono Legal Aid in Wisconsin
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, I wanted to update you on the good work that Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund’s three beneficiary legal aid law firms are doing to help those most vulnerable to the economic fallout of this crisis. Our beneficiary organizations have temporarily closed their offices and suspended some services and programs […]
Aaron Rodgers Chooses Legal Action of Wisconsin to Receive $50,000 Green Bay Packers Donation
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has selected Legal Action of Wisconsin to receive a $50,000 donation from the Packers.
WEJF’s 2017 Campaign Raises $297,000
WEJF’s 2017 campaign raised over $297,000 for our three beneficiary legal aid providers: Disability Rights Wisconsin, Legal Action of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Judicare. This is the fourth largest amount raised in our 15-year history, and a $15,000 increase over 2016. Your donation to WEJF is important because our funds are a rare source of unrestricted funds for our […]
2016 Fundraising Campaign Results
Thanks to Wisconsin’s legal community for generously supporting our 2016 fundraising campaign.
WEJF Acts to Preserve LSC Funding
President Trump’s proposed budget eliminates all funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Wisconsin’s two LSC funded legal aid providers, Legal Action of Wisconsin (LAW) and Wisconsin Judicare, will be severely impacted by the elimination of the LSC.