THE NHBA PRO Bono Referral Program this year has been lifted by the addition of grants from a fifth United Way campaign, the United Way of Greater Merrimack County.

In addition, the Heritage United Way, serving greater Manchester and the Derry-Londonderry areas, increased its allocation to Pro Bono by 18 percent, citing the program's efficiency and effectiveness at leveraging the voluntary spirit of the Bar, and the tremendous need for civil legal services to help low-income people.

Currently, United Way funding provides about 13 percent of Pro Bono's annual operating costs. In addition to the Merrimack County and Heritage United Ways, the Monadnock, Greater Seacoast and Upper Valley United Ways all provide allocations to the Pro Bono Referral Program.

"Beyond the funding dollars we receive from United Way, the most meaningful aspect of this critical support is the wider recognition that civil legal services are a key part of the safety net for the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our communities," said Ginny Martin, NHBA associate executive director for legal services.

The Monadnock United Way recently stated in its allocations report, "NH Pro Bono delivers greatly needed services to our community at very low cost." The Heritage United Way echoed that assessment. "The [allocations] team feels that the services provided by NH Pro Bono are essential to improving the quality of life for many low-income residents living in the Greater Manchester area."

These United Ways and others throughout the state also provide support for the work of New Hampshire Legal Assistance.

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