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Foundation Board Member Ben Espy Remembered for Life of Service

The Foundation mourns the loss of former Ohio State Senator and Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Board Member Ben Espy. Espy joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2010 and became an emeritus member in 2019. Espy served boldly throughout his tenure on the board and provided thoughtful expertise and a demonstrable commitment to access [...]

2025-02-11T09:58:22-05:00February 10th, 2025|

We Care Supports Civil Legal Services Staff and Attorneys

This month, a third round of We Care, the Foundation’s immensely successful professional development opportunity for civil legal services professionals, kicks off with new topics. We Care helps civil legal services professionals navigate the stressors of work demands, process common experiences, talk about mental health concerns, and access further care if needed. Thanks to the [...]

2025-01-14T11:35:56-05:00January 13th, 2025|

Susan DiMickele’s Personal “Why” Guides Her Career

Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Board Member Susan DiMickele believes everything happens for a reason. Eight years ago, she was at the height of her career in private practice, thriving as a partner at Squire Patton Boggs and leading a practice group. As a board member of National Church Residences, she appreciated the nonprofit’s mission, [...]

2025-01-14T09:14:24-05:00January 13th, 2025|

Cleveland Legal Aid’s Colleen Cotter Leads Boldly

For nearly 20 years, Colleen Cotter has led The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland through tremendous transformation and growth. Under her leadership, Cleveland Legal Aid has championed a collaborative, relationship-building approach that’s netted fruitful partnerships with groups as varied as the Cleveland Clinic, The MetroHealth System, University Hospitals, Cleveland Public Library, other nonprofits and local [...]

2024-12-16T08:12:38-05:00December 6th, 2024|

Foundation Awards $6.055 Million to Nonprofit Civil Legal Service Providers

The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, the largest funder of civil legal services in Ohio, has announced funding awards to nonprofit civil legal service providers across the state totaling $6.055 million. “We are thrilled to be able to support the transformative work of Ohio civil legal service providers to uplift low-income Ohioans and strengthen their [...]

2024-12-10T15:00:03-05:00December 5th, 2024|

Events in November Improve Outreach to Veterans

With the nation's sixth-largest population of veterans, many of our nation's heroes call the Buckeye State home. Ohio's veterans can resolve civil legal challenges through legal aid to ensure access to safe housing, improved family stability, and increased financial security. The access to justice community works together to help veterans access civil legal help and [...]

2024-11-12T08:52:40-05:00November 12th, 2024|

Justice Eve Stratton, Retired: Connecting People to Get Results

Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Eve Stratton is many things: a lauded jurist, an accomplished attorney, a tireless advocate for Ohioans suffering from mental health issues, a supporter of Ohio’s veterans, and perhaps most crucially, a connector of people. Since stepping down from the Ohio Supreme Court in 2012, Justice Stratton’s ability to unite disparate [...]

2024-11-12T11:42:13-05:00November 12th, 2024|