April has arrived and with it the launch of Pro Bono Law Ontario's Investing in Justice Campaign. This campaign is PBLO's first ever effort to raise funds from the private bar in order to help sustain and expand programs for low-income Ontarians province-wide; embrace new technologies to address gaps in service; increase pro bono participation; and make it as easy as possible for lawyers to discharge their professional obligation to increase access to justice.

"The legal community can make a significant difference by joining together to help the people who so desperately need pro bono services. This is why Osler committed $50,000 over the next five years to PBLO's Investing in Justice Campaign. I urge you to join us in making a commitment to the Investing in Justice Campaign."

Larry Lowenstein, Partner at Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Chair of PBLO's Fundraising Committee

PBLO is the profession's response to civil, non-family, legal needs, and each year thousands of Ontarians who have nowhere else to turn rely on our programs for assistance. For the past 10 years lawyers of all stripes - from large firms to sole practices, students to retired lawyers, government lawyers and in-house counsel of have generously volunteered their services to PBLO's projects. You ensured that children and families, newcomers, seniors and countless others access the legal assistance they need and deserve.

Today PBLO is facing funding cuts and skyrocketing demand for service. We need you to extend your generosity to sustain and grow our programs.

Read the Campaign Brochure to find out how you can make a difference.

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... of the proceeds from the Campaign will fund PBLO programs and services that collectively provide critical legal assistance to tens of thousands of low-income and disadvantaged people in our community.

If you would like more information or want to speak to someone about joining the 2011 Campaign Leadership Team, please contact Lynn Burns.