Washington County Bar Foundation

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Mission

Established in 1989 for the purpose of further cultivating the science of jurisprudence, improving the legal and judicial system, and facilitating the administration of justice through the support of pro bono efforts, legal services for the indigent, law-related education and scholarships, and public information and educational initiatives.

Programs and Services

  • Three areas of focus:
  • Civic Education -- promotes law-related education in the schools and community of Washington County; provides assistance to the county's public libraries; hosts programs such as the annual Law Day Celebration, "I Signed the Constitution!," "Time to Adult! Legal Issues Now that you are 18," Rule of Law seminar series, Courthouse tours, speakers bureaus, and nonpartisan voters' guides and forums.
  • Access to Justice -- fosters programs that deliver legal services to the poor; works closely with and provides direct grants to Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid (SPLA) to secure pro bono or low bono legal representation for eligible clients.
  • Community Giving - provides grants for law-related programs including Domestic Violence Services of SWPA, CASA for Kids Inc. (Court-Appointed Child Advocates), and others. The Holiday Gift Drive for Children funds charitable organizations serving children in temporary placement, foster care, and homeless shelters. Law School scholarships, two at $1,000 each, are awarded to county residents attending Pitt or Duquesne Law School.

Primary Revenue Sources

Special events, Court-ordered custody education

Primary Fundraising Event

Garden Party

2022 Financials

Federal Tax ID25-1612623
Revenue$68,121
Expenses$58,780
Net Assets$291,760

Contact

Name:Kathleen Sabol
Title:WCBA Executive Director
Email:kathy@washcobar.org
Phone:724-225-6710
Address:119 S. College St.
Washington, PA 15301

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