Bench & Bar July/August 2025

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KENTUCKY BAR FOUNDATION

• KY CASA Network • KY Innocence Project • KY HS Mock Trial • Neighbors Immigration Clinic STATEWIDE OUR KENTUCKY " NEIGHBORS NEED YOUR HELP " " I never thought I'd need help, but when I did, KBF-funded programs were there. Thank you to every attorney who makes this possible. - Cameo Lexington resident 1 ST D ISTRICT • Involvement Inc. • Equal Justice Works TOGETHER, WE CAN DO THIS. REMEMBER: ONE BOX. ONE MINUTE. YEARS OF IMPACT. But here's another reality: Kentucky attorneys have the power to change this. Through the Kentucky Bar Foundation, your $50 contribution joins forces with other attorneys to create real solutions. Last year, our grants helped: • provide court advocacy services to 650 survivors of interpersonal violence in Fayette and surrounding counties. • provide over 1000 criminal justice advocacy services for child abuse cases including over 750 case reviews utilizing the grant funded Vida Nyx/Guarify system in Eastern Kentucky • obtain 48 expungements and offer workshops designed by Kentucky State to enhance workplace employability skills helping individuals move forward toward a fresh start But we had to turn down worthy grant applications because we lacked funding. When your dues statement arrives, you have a choice. Keep the box checked and be part of the solution. KEEP THE BOX CHECKED. O N E B O X . O N E M I N U T E . O N E Y E A R O F I M P A C T . • We're the 6 th poorest state in the nation • 1 in 5 Kentuckians lives below the poverty line • Rural communities often lack basic legal services Kentucky faces some tough realities:

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