We invite you to spend 60 seconds to learn about the impact the CBF can make in the community.
Vision–A community where access to the judicial system is equally achievable for all community members.
Mission– Promote equal access to the judicial system through community outreach, education, and strategic financial investment.
Values
Equality
Empowerment
Resiliency
Diversity
Education
Collaboration
Objectives
Increase Foundation income and allocate it to programs that address currently identified legal needs of the community.
Increase public awareness of the judicial system by providing legal education and resources to the community.
Encourage youth involvement in the legal field and facilitate their legal education.
Build strong relationships with community partners.
Accomplishments
Support of these past and current projects is made possible by generous donations
from Clearwater Bar members and friends.
$47,000 to CBA Student Legal Intern Program (2007-2018)
$16,000 to Enterprise Village, Pinellas Education Foundation
$15,000 to Finance Park, Pinellas Education Foundation
$2,500 to Fred G Minnis Sr. Bar Association Scholarship Fund
$1,000 to Stetson's Judge Susan Schaeffer Scholarship Fund
$2,500+ for Teen Court Scholarship
$800+ for Law Day Poster, Essay & Speech Contest prizes
$1150 to Successes Unlimited Women & Youth Law Fest
$750+ to Criminal Justice Academy Mock Trial Team
Fireworks Night at Bright House Field Fundraiser
Cheryl Smith-Kahn Memorial Scholarship Fund
YWCA Hispanic Center Legal Clinics
Ross Norton Recreation Center Legal Clinics
Clearwater Bar's Living Wills Project
Gulfcoast Legal Services Pro Bono Efforts
Bay Area Legal Services Pro Bono Efforts
Young Lawyers Division Holidays in January
Holiday Party to Benefit Local Charities
Salvation Army Bell Ringing Project
Representing the Pro Bono Client Training Seminar
Excellence in Pro Bono Awards
Law student scholarships to Canakaris Inn of Court
Law student scholarships to Barney Masterson Inn of Court
Hurricane & Tsunami Relief
The Clearwater Bar Foundation is raising funds to continue its 20+ years of support of
Enterprise Village Law Office at Pinellas Education Foundation Stavros Institute.
Members and friends of Clearwater Bar Foundation who donate $100 or more in support of this effort will receive a stylish lapel pin, featuring the blue, gold and white Foundation logo pictured above. Donors will be listed in Res Ipsa Loquitur, on the website, and in emails and publications. The Clearwater Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Clearwater Bar Association. In the past few years, the Foundation has ramped up its fundraising and project support.
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