Mid-Shore Pro Bono is pleased to announce the award of a $10,000 grant from the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation to support their Debtor Assistance Project (DAP). Since 2010, the DAP has provided free legal advice to individuals and families facing bankruptcy on the Eastern Shore.
Specifically, this grant will fund Mid-Shore Pro-Bono’s monthly DAP clinics providing debtors with opportunities to meet with specially trained volunteer attorneys for cost-free half-hour consultations. 2016 funds have supported the launch of the newest clinic in Queen Anne’s County at the District Court House. Since it’s inception, these services have assisted more than 600 individuals across the Mid Shore. Mid-Shore Pro Bono sustains this program independently and receives referrals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Association directly.
“We are grateful for the continued support of the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation,” said Mid-Shore Pro Bono Executive Director, Sandy Brown. “The administrative and support obligations of DAP are time-consuming and labor-intensive both for staff and our generous volunteer attorneys and these funds will allow this critical program to continue serving our friends and neighbors across the Mid-Shore.
About Mid-Shore Pro Bono
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Mid-Shore Pro Bono connects low-income individuals and families who need civil legal services with volunteer attorneys and community resources. The organization serves citizens of Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties. For more information or to make a donation, call Mid-Shore Pro Bono at 410-690-8128 or visit www.midshoreprobono.org.
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