Foundation News

December 2011

Spread the Word

Please help the Multnomah Bar Foundation (MBF) educate our citizens about the rule of law, independence of the judiciary and the importance of juries. Please make a year-end donation to the MBF and help us continue this important work.

Democracy Video Series

The MBF and MetroEast Community Media are producing a video series on democracy issues. The first videos, "A Day at the Courthouse" and "Types of Courts" are due out in January and will be distributed statewide. Your year-end support will allow us to complete the subsequent videos, which includes one on voting and the importance of being an informed voter. The video below offers a sneak preview.
 
 

Civic Education Fund

Donations may be made to the Civic Education Fund to increase civic education and participation across a broad spectrum of citizens through grants and special projects or "where most needed". Charitable gifts are tax deductible and may be made In Memoriam or In Honor of a special person or occasion. Gifts of $100 and up will receive mention in the Multnomah Lawyer and on the MBA Web site. Please donate now.

2011 Grants

MBA member support provided over $30,000 in grants in 2011, benefiting civic education programs at the Bus Project, Classroom Law Project, League of Women Voters of Oregon, MetroEast, SOAR and the MBA YLS YOUthFILM Project.

To learn more about the MBF, visit our home page or contact Pamela Hubbs at the MBA at 503.222.3275.

Please consider a donation to the Multnomah Bar Foundation, one of the best investments MBA members can make in the future of their profession and their community.