Montana Justice Foundation

10/15/2026

On Tuesday, October 6th, the Supreme Court of Montana officially signed the order adopting MLSA's Community Justice Worker Program. This will allow Community Justice Workers (CJWs) to provide limited legal services in Montana’s Justice Courts and City Courts (Case Nos. AF 11-0765, AF 11-0244).

The Court’s approval marks a major step forward in closing Montana’s justice gap by allowing trained, certified non-attorney advocates to assist domestic violence survivors and other low-income Montanans for free in specific types of cases where legal representation is often unavailable.

To read the final order, follow this link:https://www.mtlsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Order-Other.pdf


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10/02/2026

Time for LRAP Round 2! Apply today: https://www.mtjustice.org/our-work

09/24/2026

These skills could have come in handy when we were in kindergarten!

09/01/2026

Excellent program, indeed!

The nonprofit will add a new clinical services program while bolstering partnerships in Columbia Falls.

📖 Today's Daily Roundup: https://flatheadbeacon.com/newsletters/the-daily-roundup-center-for-restorative-youth-justice-expands-programming-to-reduce-recidivism/

08/25/2026

"I make a point to appreciate all the little things in my life. I go out and smell the air after a good, hard rain. These small actions help remind me that there are so many great, glorious pieces of good in the world."
RIP Dolly - You will be greatly missed.

07/16/2026

We are proud to announce our 2026-2027 Access to Justice Grantees! This year our grant awards totaled over $2.34 million to nonprofits across Montana working to expand access to civil legal services. This marks the largest single-year grant total and breaks last year’s record of $1.6 million. We are deeply grateful to our donors and partners, including our IOLTA leadership banks, who made these grants possible.

07/13/2026

We love a good check-presentation day.

On July 8, 2026, our Missoula Commercial Market President, Ryan Jones, handed a $35,000 check to Alissa Chambers, Executive Director of the Montana Justice Foundation. Since 1979, the Foundation has worked to make access to justice a reality for all Montanans, distributing more than $8 million to the state's legal aid community along the way.

This gift is part of something bigger. Together with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, we awarded $718,750 in combined support to 35 nonprofits across Montana. We contributed $200,000, and FHLB Des Moines matched it through its Member Impact Fund.

When we team up like this, our neighbors' dollars stretch further — and more families find stability, safety, and support close to home. 🧡

That's the kind of partnership we're proud to be part of.



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06/18/2026

In observance of Juneteeth MJF will be closed on Friday, June 19th.

05/08/2026

According to Equal Justice Works, 61% of Americans believe income affects whether someone receives fair treatment in court, and many mistakenly assume an attorney will be provided in civil cases. A lack of information and the intimidation of the legal system create powerful barriers to seeking help, leaving millions to face serious legal challenges alone and unsure of their rights or where to turn.
Our mission at Montana Justice Foundation is to bridge the justice gap by funding local nonprofits that provide critical civil legal services across our great state.
On this Law Day, your gift helps expand access to legal help and moves us closer to a system that works for everyone. Even a small donation makes a lasting difference: https://www.mtjustice.org/donate

04/22/2026

The Montana Justice Foundation is proud to host the annual “We the People” competition. The state event was held earlier this year, and last week, Stevensville High School represented Montana at the national competition in Washington, DC. Here is a video to learn more.