Join us to celebrate the incredible work of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation’s grantees! Our grantee receptions are free and open to all, bringing the community together to recognize the people and programs driving access to justice across the state. In June, the MBF awarded $7.6 million in Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Grants to 94 organizations providing legal support to underserved individuals and families.

 

This year, we are proud to honor two members of our philanthropic community with the MBF President’s Award, which recognizes leaders whose hard work and dedication exemplify the Foundation’s mission to increase access to justice.

The 2026 honorees are Ed Moriarty, Jr. of Moriarty & Associates in Peabody, who will be recognized at the Eastern Massachusetts reception, and Francis Ford of Ford Mediation in Worcester, who will be recognized at the Central Massachusetts reception.

 

We are also excited to hear remarks from this year’s Grantee Speakers. Abeer Massri, Esq., Legal Program Director at the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, will speak at the Eastern Mass. reception. At the Central Mass. reception, we’ll hear from Anna Rice, Esq., Director of the Bar None Legal Program at Dismas House.

 

Mark your calendars. Registration information will be available soon on our website!