Justice Builds
Meggan's Story
Meggan’s son is a child with disabilities. He was wrongfully expelled from school for demonstrating the behaviors caused by his disability. Meggan appealed to the school district, but they denied any wrongdoing. A community organization suggested she contact legal aid.
Read more about Meggan and others who were helped by legal aid.
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News
Photos from 2024-25 Annual Awards Celebration
Check out the Photos from our Annual Awards Celebration! We had a wonderful event in Portland in celebration of our amazing community—the room was full of infectious energy! Thank you to our award winners: Former Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum recipient of the Public Access to Justice award, Maddie Holes winner of the Associate Award, Keller […]
Congratulations to our Raffle for Justice Winners!
Congratulations to our Raffle for Justice Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle. Here is the list of winners. CEJ will be in contact with you to coordinate your prize pick-up/delivery. Luxury Vacation Package: Closer Getaways – Debra Maryanov Luxury Vacation Package: Further Getaways – Elizabeth Schwartz Coastal Week Getaway – Rene […]
Congratulations to our Award Winners!
Congratulations to our 34th Annual Campaign Award Winners: Maddie Holmes, Keller Rohrback, and Stoel Rives! Associate Award: Maddie Holmes Maddie Holmes, an associate at Stoll Berne, is the winner of this year’s Associate Award. Maddie has been a wonderful advocate for CEJ and legal aid within her firm. As a member of CEJ’s Associates Committee, […]
Congratulations to Our Regional Cup Winners!
Congratulations to our Regional Cup Winners for the 34th Annual Campaign Year! Central Oregon is the 2024 winner of CEJ’s Justice Cup Congratulations to Central Oregon for winning the Justice Cup again this year! The Justice Cup is awarded to the region with the highest percentage of lawyers contributing in a campaign year. This […]
Congratulations to Judge Ellen Rosenblum!
Public Access to Justice Award – Judge Ellen Rosenblum! We are thrilled to announce that former Attorney General, Judge Ellen Rosenblum, will receive the Public Access to Justice Award at our 34th Annual Awards Celebration! This award recognizes individuals who, through public service and leadership, have made a longstanding commitment both personally and professionally to […]
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Make a Donation in 2024 and Help Us Reach Our Goal! Imagine facing a $22,000 tax bill you don’t owe— and having no way to get it corrected. That was Samuel’s reality. Samuel was taking care of his mother, who had ALS. His income from caregiving was non-taxable, but the IRS mistakenly reclassified it, saddling […]
Success Stories
You & Legal Aid Helped Clara
After Clara's abuser sent her to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, legal aid helped keep her and her son safe and in their home.
You & Legal Aid Helped Emily
Emily's husband was violent and the violence was escalating. Legal aid helped guide Emily through the restraining order process.
You & Legal Aid Helped Steve
When "Steve's" landlord shut off the boiler, leaving all the tenants without heat for eight months, legal aid helped them assert their rights.
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