CLIENT NEWS | In case you missed it, Edmonson Community Association received a lot of recent press for their lawsuit against Baltimore City's property tax sale auction process. Maryland Legal Aid is representing them in this matter. To learn more, read this article from WMAR-TV: https://lnkd.in/eFbsKSDv
Community Law Center
Legal Services
Baltimore, MD 291 followers
Our mission is to be the legal partner to neighborhoods and nonprofits in pursuit of more just and vibrant communities.
About us
Community Law Center, a nonprofit law firm, provides legal services to community and nonprofit organizations throughout Maryland to promote stronger nonprofits and more vibrant neighborhoods. Community Law Center is Maryland’s only legal services organization dedicated solely to strengthening neighborhoods and the nonprofit sector. We seek partnerships with community organizers, nonprofits, businesses, law enforcement, educators, and governmental agencies to realize each client’s strategic goals. With staff attorneys and over 500 volunteer attorneys, Community Law Center is equipped to provide representation to neighborhoods and nonprofits for all of their legal needs. Community Law Center empowers communities and nonprofits that lack the financial resources to pay for private legal representation. Community Law Center makes an important and unique contribution to the region as it utilizes its expertise and effectiveness in using the law to overcome or mitigate many of the social, economic, and environmental problems that plague neighborhoods. Through our programs, we have assisted in the formation and growth of hundreds of community associations and nonprofits, facilitated the revitalization of blighted land and vacant structures, reduced crime and nuisance activities stemming from residential and commercial properties, and helped communities and nonprofits accomplish their goals and achieve their missions.
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http://communitylaw.org/
External link for Community Law Center
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Baltimore, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- nuisance, environmental, zoning, and real estate
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3355 Keswick Rd. Ste. 200
Baltimore, MD 21211, US
Employees at Community Law Center
Updates
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CLIENT NEWS: Tim and Sterling of Fayette Street Outreach Organization (FSO) are quoted in this The Baltimore Sun article about reduced violence in the #BaltimoreCity and FSO in particular. The article also mentions the Neighborhood Policing Plan Pilot Program: https://lnkd.in/e_4Rz7aJ
Baltimore sees ‘notably greater’ declines in gun violence into 2024
https://www.baltimoresun.com
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On June 26th, Community Law Center joined more than 20 other #legalservices in the DMV for the first in-person Federal Government Pro Bono Fair since 2019. This event, held at U.S. Department of Justice, attracted over 100 federal attorneys and paralegals all looking for meaningful pro bono opportunities. All LSO participants were pre-vetted to offer volunteer supported and quality conflict-free cases. Rachel Rossi, the Director of the Office for Access to Justice at DOJ, addressed the group sharing the federal government’s commitment to supporting pro bono service for its employees in 50 nationwide offices. CLC was one of six Maryland organizations to participate. The others were Community Legal Services of Prince George's County, Inc., Disability Rights Maryland, Maryland Legal Aid, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) and Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland.
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School's out for the summer and so is Community Law Center—on Fridays. Part of our work culture includes intentional resetting, and the summertime is a good way to do just that. Our regular Friday hours will resume in September. You can still reach out via email (mail [at] communitylaw.org) or leave a message on our main line: 410-366-0922. Happy Summer! 😎
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Our last workshop for June was presented by representatives from M&T Bank. They did a great presentation and plenty of and insights about financial literacy for nonprofit organizations. cc: Kassidy McVey, MBA and James W. Peterson, Jr.
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Thank you to Daniel Fitzgerald of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for taking on a recent case to support a nonprofit organization in Maryland for triathlon enthusiasts 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️. If you or someone you know wants to race into pro bono work via Community Law Center, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ehPcAp5s.
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The heat didn't stop us from attending the 14th Annual Adolescent Resource Fair hosted by Baltimore City's Juvenile Justice Center. What a great event! cc Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
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Our office was closed yesterday for #Juneteenth. As we join with neighbors to celebrate #Juneteenth, the Community Law Center is honored to continue to represent Black communities in the pursuit of just solutions to problems created by decades of racist, unjust policies and actions. We look forward to uplifting our clients' voices in the many challenges ahead. Special thanks to The AFRO-American Newspapers for hosting a joyous Juneteenth breakfast at the Center Club, with keynote speaker Dr. Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead, Ph.D.
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In case you missed it, our executive director Amy Petkovsek and our client Angel St. Jean, were interviewed by WYPR's On the Record about the construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel. Resident concerns include but are not limited to property damage, environmental impacts, and misinformation and disjointed community engagement. You can listen online: https://lnkd.in/eANUaE6u
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[GRANT/FUNDING OPPORTUNITY] If your organization is a 501c3 non-profit and has a passion for environmental stewardship like Baltimore Gas and Electric, considering applying for their Green Grant. Funding ranges from $2,500-$10,000 and the project must be completed by June 2025. Applications are due Sunday, June 9: https://lnkd.in/e3gjPu8M
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