NH Campaign for Legal Services

10/07/2026

A new study from The Pew Charitable Trusts finds that New Hampshire’s above-average housing costs raise the state’s poverty rate by 16% compared with average housing costs.

We see the effects of New Hampshire’s housing crisis every day. When rising housing costs push a household behind, eviction can quickly become a devastating turning point. Our clients often face impossible choices between paying for rent, utilities, food, transportation, and other essentials.

That’s why preventing eviction continues to be at the forefront of our civil legal aid work at 603 Legal Aid and New Hampshire Legal Assistance.

Learn more about the study and its impact on Granite Staters in this article from The New York Times: “Where High Rents Drive People Into Poverty”

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A new study identified 10 locations where higher-than-average housing costs have impacted poverty the most.

09/18/2026

Congratulations to everyone who hit the course at our 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice! We loved seeing so many runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and civil legal aid supporters join us, rain and all.

Whether you ran the 5K, walked with friends and family, cheered from the sidelines, or helped behind the scenes, you played a part in supporting civil legal aid for people across New Hampshire who need help with issues like housing, domestic violence, family law, and public benefits.

A special thank you to Millennium Running for selecting the Campaign as the beneficiary of the final race in the Happy Hour Hustle series, and to all of our partners and sponsors who helped make the evening possible:

🔹Sheehan Phinney
🔹Merrimack County Savings Bank
🔹Dartmouth Health
🔹Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell
🔹McLane Middleton
🔹Nixon Peabody
🔹Delta Dental
🔹Shaheen & Gordon
🔹Preti Flaherty

Thank you for showing up and going the extra mile for civil legal aid!

09/14/2026

🏃‍♂️There’s still time to join us for the 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice 5K this Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester!

Limited spaces remain, so grab your spot and get ready to run, walk, and make a difference. Every registration supports the NH Campaign for Legal Services and helps more Granite Staters access the civil legal aid they need.

Bring your family, gather your friends, build a team, or join us virtually. However you participate, your miles help move justice forward.

Don’t wait! Register today at runreg.com/happy-hour-hustle-5ks.

09/03/2026

The countdown is on! Our 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice is just two weeks away. Join us Thursday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester for a professionally timed 5K supporting the NH Campaign for Legal Services.

Run, walk, bring a team, or join virtually! Every registration helps the Campaign connect Granite Staters with the civil legal aid they need to protect their homes, families, and livelihoods.

Make your miles matter and register today: runreg.com/happy-hour-hustle-5ks.

08/17/2026

Justice Is Worth Going the Extra Mile!

Join the New Hampshire Campaign for Legal Services for the 5th Annual Run/Walk for Justice on Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at the McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester.

This family-friendly 5K is the final race in Millennium Running’s Happy Hour Hustle series and every registration helps more Granite Staters access civil legal aid. Whether you run, walk, cheer from the sidelines, participate virtually, or make a gift, your support makes a difference.

Register today and join us at the starting line: runreg.com/happy-hour-hustle-5ks

Looking for a way to get your company or law firm involved? Event sponsorship opportunities are available, email [email protected] to learn more.

07/20/2026

The July issue of NH Bar News shares the story of a new partnership between the New Hampshire Campaign for Legal Services and the Souhegan High School Law & Justice Club, where students are putting their commitment to justice into action by supporting civil legal aid in New Hampshire.

The student club leaders, Lucas Steckbeck and Violet Quesnel, discuss what inspired the club's new philanthropic initiative and the creative fundraisers they've organized to help ensure more Granite Staters can access the civil legal services they need.

"These students represent the exact kind of civic engagement we would want to see," said our Campaign Director, Rachel DeMaster.

Read the full story on page 11 to learn how these students are making a meaningful difference for CLS and 603 Legal Aid!

📰 nhbar.org/bar-news-july-15-2026/

06/26/2026

We're proud to see Orr & Reno bring together New Hampshire's legal community in support of access to justice. Thank you for hosting a fantastic event and supporting the important work of 603 Legal Aid!

Thank you to Orr & Reno for hosting the 2nd Annual Law Firm Charity Kickball Tournament in support of 603 Legal Aid!

We were grateful to see members of New Hampshire’s legal and business communities come together for an afternoon of connection and competition in support of our work. Events like this help expand our ability to provide free civil legal assistance to people across the state facing urgent issues related to housing, family stability, consumer debt, and more.

We appreciate everyone who came out to play, cheer, volunteer, and help make this year’s tournament a success. Congratulations to Mainstay Technologies for winning the championship, and to Upton & Hatfield, LLP for earning the title of best dressed!

06/16/2026

Great people doing good work!

Thank you to Jon Ross and everyone at Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC for their continued, generous support of New Hampshire's legal community. We were pleased to join our friends at the NH Bar Foundation to celebrate Primmer's commitment to strengthening access to justice throughout the state.

We are grateful for partners who continue to invest in a stronger, more equitable legal system for all.

06/10/2026

Access to civil legal aid is stronger today because of the generosity of our supporters!

We are grateful for every gift, every share, and every person who helped spread the word about our work over the past 24 hours. This support makes it possible for 603 Legal Aid and New Hampshire Legal Assistance to continue helping Granite Staters access the legal guidance, advocacy, and representation they need when facing civil legal challenges.

Thank you for investing in and keeping legal aid services available across New Hampshire.

06/10/2026

Through outreach, education, and trusted legal guidance, access to civil legal aid helps people understand their rights, advocate for themselves, and find a path forward.

Your support during makes stories like Kathy's possible. Every gift makes a difference and ensures many more people can find safety, stability, and hope when they need it most.

Visit nhgives.org/nhcls before 5:00 p.m. to support the NH Campaign for Legal Services!