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OUR MISSION
The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation works with civil legal aid organizations in Wisconsin to increase access to justice. We oversee funds and invest in services and projects to help people resolve legal problems.
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Civil legal aid delivers 8.4x economic return to Wisconsin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 13, 2023.
New research measures payoff of assisting people who can’t afford attorneys.
MADISON — Research released today shows that for every dollar invested in civil legal aid in Wisconsin, the economy receives a return of $8.40 more |
| WisTAF disburses legal assistance for Afghan evacuees Total payments will top $670,000 in federal funds
MADISON — The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (WisTAF) today distributed funds that allow people who evacuated Afghanistan to pursue necessary legal avenues to stability and self-sufficiency. The disbursements are the first in the Afghan Immigration-Related Legal Assistance grant program. WisTAF launched the program using federal funds, in partnership with state government. more |
| WisTAF awards $450,000 in Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Legal Assistance Grants Hundreds of survivors of violence and abuse will achieve safety and independence through legal assistance grants announced today.
The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. (WisTAF), will distribute $450,000 in Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (DVSA) Legal Services funding to twelve organizations around the state. These grant recipients will help survivors accomplish critical legal tasks for themselves and their families.
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One of our longest-standing Prime Partners, Farmers State Bank goes above and beyond IOLTA participation requirements by paying additional interest on its clients' IOLTA accounts — helping to expand access to civil legal services in Wisconsin. Farmers State Bank's participation reflects an admirable commitment to justice for all in Wisconsin.
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