FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2026
Legal Aid’s 2026 Equal Justice Partners to match all donations in May
Six Law Firms and Service Vendors have committed matching funds
OMAHA, NE – Today, Legal Aid of Nebraska announced a pool of $15,000 available for matching all donations in May of 2026. This fund will include donations given through local days: North Platte Giving Day, Give Hastings, Go Big GIVE Grand Island, and Give to Lincoln Day.
Participating match sponsors include: Woods Aitken LLP, Baird Holm LLP, Husch Blackwell, Hightower Reff Law, CFO Systems, LLC; and InfiNet Solutions, Inc.: Technology People.
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides information, referrals, advice, self-help services, and representation to qualifying low-income individuals with civil legal issues. They serve all 93 counties in Nebraska with issues like domestic violence, elder abuse, financial abuse, unlawful evictions and debt collection, and benefits denials.
“We are thrilled to have Equal Justice Partners who believe in our mission and back it up with action and generosity,” said Laurie Heer Dale, Legal Aid of Nebraska Executive Director. “Their investment represents a commitment to Nebraskans and is a reminder that when we protect the rights of one, we protect the rights of all, and our communities are stronger for it. This matching gift is a great way to make a collective impact that offers hope and improves lives across our state.”
To join the effort and support Legal Aid’s services in Nebraska or to learn more about their impact in the community, visit their website at www.legalaidofnebraska.org.
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About Legal Aid of Nebraska
Legal Aid of Nebraska was established in 1963 and is the largest provider of direct and free civil legal services, providing free high-quality services to low-income Nebraskans in all 93 counties. Legal Aid’s mission is to stand with those facing justice alone - defending rights, confronting injustice, restoring hope, and opening doors to opportunity. Legal Aid has offices in Lincoln, Omaha, North Platte, Norfolk, Grand Island, Scottsbluff, and Bancroft.
Media contact:
Melissa Amarawardana, Marketing and Communications Manager, Legal Aid of Nebraska
Mamarawardana@legalaidofnebraska.org
Office: 402.348.1069 x 235
Cell: 402.999.3404
