New York Bar Foundation Renews Grant to City Bar Justice Center for 2026-27

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Anthony Johnson 
City Bar Justice Center 
anthonyjohnson@nycbar.org 

New York, May 11, 2026 – The City Bar Justice Center, a pro bono legal services affiliate of the New York City Bar Association, is pleased to announce that is has received renewed funding from the New York Bar Foundation for FY 2026-27.

“Our organization is deeply grateful for the New York Bar Foundation’s ongoing support,” said Justice Center Executive Director Kurt M. Denk. “Within the last year, the grant has allowed us to complete projects such as an advocacy-focused best practices guide, Estate Planning for the Preservation of Intergenerational Wealth and Affordable Homeownership. We look forward to continuing this important work made possible by the Foundation’s award.”

The New York Bar Foundation’s grant program supports nonprofit organizations across New York State whose law-related projects expand access to justice, advance the rule of law, strengthen the justice system, and help meet pressing community needs.

“The Foundation is proud to support organizations whose work helps to expand justice, strengthen communities, and respond to real needs across New York State,” said the Honorable Cheryl E. Chambers, President of the New York Bar Foundation.

The Foundation recently awarded more than $570,000 in support of law-related programs across New York State, helping nonprofit organizations expand services, address urgent needs, and build momentum for future growth. “Our grantees are doing important work in communities throughout the state, and these grants help them build capacity, meet urgent needs, and extend their reach,” said Gioia Gensini, Chair of the Grants Review Committee.

The New York Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. To learn more about the Foundation, visit tnybf.org.

About the City Bar Justice Center  

The City Bar Justice Center furthers access to justice by addressing unmet civil legal needs of New Yorkers struggling with poverty and other systemic socioeconomic barriers. The Justice Center’s dozen civil justice projects are led by a staff of dedicated attorneys and support professionals who provide high-quality civil legal services through brief advice and information, referrals, and both limited scope and extended representation that benefit more than 27,000 New Yorkers each year who cannot afford to hire counsel. www.citybarjusticecenter.org