Foundation of the Monroe County Bar

Congratulations to this weeks raffle winner Bryan Hetherington! Remember there are still 8 more chances to win!

Congratulations to our raffle winner this week Brenna Bauer! Remember, you still have nine more chances to win!

Don't forget to place your orders for the Bar Foundation's Cookie-Gram Fundraiser! At $50 each (with $30 of that being donated to the Foundation), each basket will include a plate of spring-themed decorated sugar cookies from Jenn’s Cookies along with a balloon and card -- each hand-delivered by a Foundation Board member. There are a limited number available. Orders close April 12 with deliveries the week of April 19. To sign up for a cookie-gram, please fill out the form here: https://mcba.org/UserFiles/files/Fundraiser%20Fillable1.pdf It is a fillable PDF that can be faxed, sent by mail or by email to Debbie at [email protected]

The Foundation of the Monroe County Bar is now accepting grant applications for the 2021 year. For more information and to apply for a grant, visit here: https://mcba.org/foundation/grants.aspx. Applications are due April 30 by 5 p.m. Previous recipients include Rochester Teen Court, Rochester Legal Diversity Clerkship Program, Sydney R. Rubin Mock Trial Program, and more.

Looking for a Lawyer? We Can Help. The LRS can help you find a lawyer for issues related to bankruptcy, family law, employment, personal injury, workers compensation, landlord & tenant issues, disability, taxes, wills, estates, and trusts, and more. Fill out the online form here: https://monroe.community.lawyer/ If you are a legal service provider and would like to be included in our Lawyer Referral Service contact Debbie Ryan at [email protected]... #findalawyer #lawyerreferralservice #lookingforalawyer

Happy first day of the Foundation's new fiscal year! Welcome and congratulations to Bill Bauer as the 2020-21 Foundation President. Bill and other officers and members of the Foundation's Board of Directors were sworn in on Tuesday, June 23. For the full list of board members, visit here: https://www.mcba.org/foundation/board-of-directors.aspx.

Thank you to David Ross for serving as the Foundation President this past year! Please see his column in The Daily Record today about the continuing efforts of the Foundation: https://nydailyrecord.com//mcba-foundation-has-achieved-m/

Due to concerns with COVID-19, the Foundation Fundraiser, originally scheduled for March 25 has been postponed to a date not yet determined. We will announce the new date as soon as we have it scheduled. Thank you for your understanding and patience!