Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation

We're thrilled to announce our 2025 grant recipients, who are making a significant impact on social justice. 🏆 A Better Childhood: Championing foster children's rights in West Virginia. 🏆 Lone Star Justice Alliance: Advocating for detained youth in Texas. 🏆 Rights Behind Bars: Protecting incarcerated women in California. 🏆 Texas Fair Defense Project: Fighting for individuals unfairly detained under Operation Lone Star. 🏆 Upper Seven Law: Challenging discriminatory legislation in Montana. Learn more about each case ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gg_QcDzf #TheBarbaraMcDowellLawCenter #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #OurGrantsAtWork #NonProfits

🤩 We're excited to announce that Douglas Koff, a nationally recognized litigator and partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, has joined our board of directors. Doug brings a wealth of experience representing corporations, financial institutions, and executives in complex legal matters. His expertise in civil litigation and criminal matters will be invaluable to our organization. Doug will undoubtedly contribute significantly to our mission of improving the economic well-being and social conditions of disadvantaged persons and groups in the United States. Welcome on board, Doug! 👏 #NewBoardMember #Leadership #LegalExpertise #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation

We extend our deepest gratitude to all who joined us at the 2025 Grantee Awards Presentation. Your presence and support were invaluable in advancing social justice. 🏆 A special thanks to Jones Day and White & Case LLP for their generous sponsorship. Your commitment to our mission has made a significant impact. Together, we're driving positive change. Follow us on LinkedIn and share our posts to help raise awareness about social justice and our upcoming initiatives. Stay tuned for more updates! #ImpactfulChangeMakers #2025GranteeAwards #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #NonProfits

📣 We're thrilled to announce that Jones Day has joined us as a Platinum sponsor for our Annual Grantee Awards Presentation. As an international law firm with a strong commitment to pro bono work, Jones Day is a valuable partner in our mission to grant funding for high-impact social justice litigation cases. Their generous support helps us maintain the highest standards for this event. Join us on October 16th to celebrate our grantees and the impact they're making. #ImpactfulChangeMakers #2025GranteeAwards #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation

📣 We're thrilled to announce that Professor Abbe Smith, a renowned legal scholar and tireless advocate for justice, will be our guest speaker at the 2025 Grantee Presentation Awards. As the Director of the Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic and Professor of Law at Georgetown University, Professor Smith is a leading voice in criminal justice reform. Her work has had a profound impact on countless lives. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most influential figures in the field and celebrate the achievements of our grantees. 🚨 Secure your spot now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gAPuHr4W #ImpactfulChangeMaker #2025GranteeAwards #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #NonProfits #grantfunding

📣 We're honored to announce that Neal Katyal, a renowned Supreme Court lawyer and professor at Georgetown University Law, will be our virtual guest speaker at the 2025 Grantee Awards Presentation. As a partner at Hogan Lovells Law firm, Mr. Katyal runs one of the world's largest Supreme Court practices. His distinguished career also includes serving as Acting Solicitor General during the Obama administration. Join us to hear from this distinguished lawyer, and celebrate the incredible work of our grantees who are driving positive social systemic change. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gAPuHr4W #ImpactfulChangeMaker #2025GranteeAwards #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #NonProfits #grantfunding

In 2016, we supported the Native American Rights Fund (NARF ) in their successful challenge against North Dakota's discriminatory voter ID law. This case is a significant victory in ensuring that Native Americans living on reservations have equal access to the electoral process. From registering to vote, to casting votes, to having votes counted. Join us on October 16th, 2025, for our Grantee Awards Presentation to connect with civil rights leaders and learn more about our systemic change social justice cases. 📆 RSVP by October 9th ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gAPuHr4W #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #NonProfits #OurGrantsAtWork #NationalNativeAmericanDay

We're thrilled to have White & Case LLP as a Platinum Sponsor of our 2025 Grantee Awards Presentation! Their support helps us recognize and celebrate the incredible work of our grantees. Join us on October 16th for this free event. RSVP ➡ https://lnkd.in/gAPuHr4W #impactfulchangemaker #2025GranteeAwards #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #TheBarbaraMcDowellLawCenter #NonProfits

We invite you to our annual Grantee Awards Gala on October 16th, 2024. This event honors the exceptional achievements of our grantees and provides a platform for networking and collaboration. 📆 RSVP by October 9th to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/gAPuHr4W #ImpactfulChangemakers #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #grantawards #civilrights #nonprofits

We're thrilled to share the progress our 2024 grantees have made in their fight for justice. Despite the challenges, they've consistently met the requirements of their grants and dedicated an average of 246 hours of attorney time to their cases. Here are some highlights: ✅ A Better Childhood: Getting ready for their trial in November. ✅ Rights Behind Bars: Sparking action from Congress for prison reform, following the closure of FCI Dublin. ✅ Texas Fair Defense Project: Challenging the legality of Operation Lone Star and seeking damages to hold accountable government actors and a private corporation implicated. ✅ Upper Seven Law: Deposing key figure in Montana's SB 458 case. Their hard work and dedication are inspiring, and we're excited to see their positive impact. Explore each grantee’s progress and learn how they’re making a difference: https://lnkd.in/gWMT4ZvG #SocialJustice #Impact #ImpactfulChangemakers #BarbaraMcDowellFoundation #nonprofits