Category Archives: News

Photo of Rebekah Pfahler, Supervising Attorney of the Family & Children Unit of Colorado Legal Services
How Legal Aid Helps Families Find Hope

Thank you for being a supporter of the Legal Aid Foundation! We wanted you to [...]

26
Aug
Infographic showing potential impacts of legal aid funding cuts 22194 Coloradans could lose access to legal support: 4200+ children 1500+ survivors of domestic violence 1500+ seniors 300+ veterans Donor support can help fill the gap. QR code link to legalaidfoundation.org/get-involved/make-a-donation
Legal Aid in Colorado at Risk: House Budget Would Slash Access Across the State

The appropriations process is underway in Congress, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for civil [...]

19
Aug
Two Big Events. One Big Mission.

The Legal Aid Foundation has two exciting events on the horizon this fall, each offering [...]

12
Aug
Photo collage from the Pro Bono Summit, including images of speakers, small groups of attendees, and a panoramic view of a large session.
Colorado Legal Leaders Unite to Boost Pro Bono Efforts

Last month, Colorado’s legal community gathered for the inaugural Pro Bono Summit, a day-long event [...]

05
Aug
Legal Aid Quick Facts graphics January to June 2025: 5,516 cases opened 40% of cases related to protecting housing 23% of cases related to family law 13% of cases related to consumer protection The need for legal aid in Colorado: 1 in 8 Coloradans qualify for help from Colorado Legal Services Under $19,563 is the qualifying income for an individual Under $40,188 is the qualifying income for a family of four Colorado Legal Services has just 89 attorneys to serve hundreds of thousands of Coloradans Roughly 50% of people who apply for legal aid are turned away due to lack of funding
Rights Protected, Homes Saved: Colorado Legal Services Midyear Spotlight

Colorado Legal Services opened 5,516 cases for low-income Coloradans in just the first six months [...]

30
Jul
Photograph of Emily Tow, new Executive Assistant
Legal Aid Foundation and COLTAF Welcome New Executive Assistant

Legal Aid Foundation and the Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation are excited to announce that Emily Tow has [...]

14
Jul
Legal Aid Foundation Elects New Board Members & Officers

At its annual meeting on May 7th, the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado's Board of [...]

13
May
Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado’s 2025 Associates Campaign Supports Colorado Legal Services as They Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary

02
May
Sign the Petition: Create a Colorado Equal Justice License Plate

Every year, Colorado faces a substantial shortfall in legal aid funding. As a community committed [...]

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04
Feb
Statement on Federal Funding for Legal Aid

Yesterday, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a memo ordering a pause [...]

28
Jan