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Raising the Bar (and the Dance Floor): Pro Bono Bash Hits All the Right Notes in Support of Justice

At this year’s Pro Bono Bash, the dance floor wasn’t the only place where people were stepping up. Earlier this month, the Boulder County [...]

16
Apr

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with Colorado legal aid delegation.

When Legal Aid Is at Risk, Colorado Takes Action

At a time when the need for civil legal aid has never been greater, the White House has again called for the elimination of [...]

14
Apr

Pro Bono Bash: Come for the Music, Stay for Justice

April 7, 2026

Join us this Saturday, April 11 for the Pro Bono Bash! Pro Bono Bash is a celebration of the people who make access to [...]

Marisa Carney of EchoStar at the Corporate Counsel Challenge Happy Hour

Why the Corporate Counsel Challenge Matters: A Perspective from EchoStar’s Marisa Carney

You’ve heard a lot about the Corporate Counsel Challenge, new to this year’s Associates Campaign. But what does the Challenge mean for in house [...]

24
Mar

Image of the campaign page for the 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge, showing $287,464 raised, 980 donors, and 1006 donations. In the background is a group shot from last year's campaign celebration.

Halfway There: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going

We’re officially halfway through the 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge and the momentum is building. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Colorado’s [...]

17
Mar

Corporate Counsel Challenge Networking Mixer

The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado invites members of Colorado’s in-house counsel community to join us for a networking happy hour on Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 [...]

10
Mar

Graphic with text reading Corporate Counsel Challenge Community Fund Double Your Gift Double the Justice $50K Match March 1 - 31 Join the Challenge. Designate Your Corporation. Lead the Way. coloradogives/org/cccdoubleyourimpact

Introducing the Community Fund for the Corporate Counsel Challenge

2026 marks a milestone year. For the first time ever, the Legal Aid Foundation’s Associates Campaign is expanding to include in-house counsel attorneys in [...]

03
Mar

Banner image for the 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge with text reading Join the Campaign. Compete for Justice. Make an Impact. March 1 - 31 Register today jessica@legalaidfoundation.org

Midnight This Sunday: The Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge Begin

The countdown is on. At 12:00 a.m. on March 1, the 2026 Associates Campaign and Corporate Counsel Challenge officially launches, and the Colorado legal [...]

25
Feb

Attendees at the 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge Kick Off

Leadership, Competition, and a $50,000 Match: The 2026 Campaign Begins

At the 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge Kick Off last week, we were gratified by the excitement, engagement, and enthusiasm of everyone [...]

17
Feb

Invitation graphic for 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge Kickoff Event. February 12, 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Pl, Denver. Sponsored by Faegre Drinker and Holland & Hart.

2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge: Are You Ready to Lead?

The countdown to the 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge has begun and now is the time for firms and in-house legal teams [...]

10
Feb

Invitation to Kick Off event. Event details included are listed at bottom of post.

One Month. One Challenge. Statewide Impact.

The 2026 Associates Campaign & Corporate Counsel Challenge is almost here—and we’re inviting Colorado’s legal community to be part of it from the very start. Check [...]

04
Feb

Graphic with text: Veteran Justice Gap The Numbers Behind the Need 321,000 Veterans in Colorado ~80,000 Veterans with a disability 900+ Veterans experiencing homelessness ~20,500 Veterans living below the poverty line Citations included for these statistics from the US Census Bureau, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Legal Services Corporation

Strengthening Support for Colorado Veterans

We are excited to share that Colorado Legal Services (CLS) has been awarded a significant two-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans [...]

27
Jan

Families Fight Back with Help from Colorado Legal Services

Denver7’s Jaclyn Allen reports on how Colorado Legal Services supported families in their fight to challenge state Medicaid denials for adaptive car seats. Families [...]

20
Jan

On the Road to a Legal Aid License Plate

Draft license plate, subject to final design work with the Colorado Department of Revenue. Last year, Colorado Legal Services (CLS) and several partners launched [...]

06
Jan

Together, We Move Forward: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Purpose

As 2025 comes to a close, we are filled with deep gratitude for every one of you who helped ensure civil legal aid remained [...]

23
Dec

Because You Gave, Lives Will Change: Colorado Gives Day 2025

Guests at the Legal Aid Foundation’s Justice in Action event honoring Dave Johnson, this past September at Garden of the Gods. Yesterday, your kindness [...]

10
Dec

Photo of Sarah Lipka, Advocacy Director for Southern Colorado at Colorado Legal Services, with a quote reading "Legal aid staff work to ensure that the most vulnerable in our communities receive legal help when most needed-when facing eviction, seeking safety from domestic violence, when working to save their homes from foreclosure, and when advocating for public benefits for their families. Your commitment to equal justice makes our work possible."

Giving Tuesday: Thank You for Standing Up for Justice

Today, on Giving Tuesday, we celebrate you. Thank you to our community of passionate supporters who ensure that Colorado’s most vulnerable neighbors can access [...]

02
Dec

Imagine How Much Good We Can Do Together

For more than 30 years, Cynthia Delaney has supported Colorado Legal Services as both a board member and a dedicated donor. “Colorado Legal Services [...]

25
Nov

Because of You, Justice Wins

November 18, 2025

This giving season, we invite you to stand up for justice, because fairness and dignity matter to us all. Colorado Gives Day is the [...]

The Dire Importance of Rule 6.1

November 13, 2025

Jordan Bates-Rogers takes over the Colorado Bar Association Executive Brief Last month, the Legal Aid Foundation gathered with friends and supporters to celebrate the [...]