Funders
603 Legal Aid is funded in part by the following:
This program is made possible in part by funding from the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which is dedicated to ensuring that our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families — those who stood for us — have stable and successful futures.
History
In 1978, the NH Bar Association created the Pro Bono Referral Program (Pro Bono) to train volunteer attorneys and connect them with clients who needed free legal representation. In 1996, the Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC) launched as a place for people experiencing economic hardship and civil legal problems to access information about their rights, talk with experienced legal aid advocates, and prepare to represent themselves.
On June 1, 2021, LARC and Pro Bono merged into a new organization, 603 Legal Aid. 603 Legal Aid hosts a central call center for people seeking civil legal aid and maintains a vibrant volunteer recruitment, training and coordination program for attorneys seeking to volunteer their time and expertise.
Partnership with NHLA
New Hampshire Legal Assistance provides high-quality civil legal services to address the legal problems that affect people’s daily survival and most basic needs. These services range from simple legal information and advice to vigorous and thorough representation in all of New Hampshire’s courts. 603 Legal Aid handles intake for NHLA connecting clients to NHLA attorneys and paralegals.
Campaign for Legal Services
The Campaign is a joint fundraising initiative for legal aid in New Hampshire. Financial contributions to the Campaign, through individual charitable contributions from businesses or sponsorships of our events, benefit both 603 Legal Aid and New Hampshire Legal Assistance.
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Board of Director Meetings
603 Legal Aid’s Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of every other month. The 2026 meeting dates are as follows; June 18th, August 20th, October 15th, December 17th. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please fill out the form and we will be in touch with the details.