NEWS ARCHIVE PRIOR TO FY 17-18

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NEWS ARCHIVE PRIOR TO FY 17-18

Justice Initiatives’ mission is to educate the community about the court system and to advocate, support and advance its needs and interests.

	Save the Date - April 27, 2017 at 6p.m. for the 11th Annual Evening at the Courthouse. Learn more... .
	March 17, 2017 JI partners with Belk for the Spring Charity Sale on April 29, 2017. Learn more... .
	February 28, 2017 JI FY 2015-2016 Annual Report is now published. Learn more... .
	February 26, 2017 JI welcomes newest Board of Directors members Brian Church and Alyssa Levine. .
	February 14, 2017 Nominations for the tenth annual Raising the Bar Award are now open.. Learn more... .
	February 7, 2017 JI is proud to announce its expansion into Judicial District 28 - Buncombe County. Learn more... .
	November 28, 2016 JI and the Mecklenburg County Bar thank participants and sponsors of the Sixth Annual Legal Eagle Charity Golf Tournament. Learn more... .
	November 10, 2016 JI is participating in #GivingTuesdayCLT this month. Learn more... .
	October 7, 2016 JI partners with Belk for its Semi-Annual Charity Sale on November 5th. Learn more... .
	September 29, 2016 JI has a new look! Learn more about our new logo and brochure. Learn more... .
	September 17, 2016 JI is pleased to announce expansion into new NC counties. Learn more... .
	August 31, 2016 Sixth Annual Legal Eagle Golf Tournament will be held October 28 at Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club. Learn more... .
	August 5, 2016 Register for Judicial Candidates Forum at Charlotte School of Law on October 13, 2016 at 5:30pm. Learn more... .
	July 13, 2016 JI welcomes new board officers and thanks previous officers for their service. Learn more... .
	May 4, 2016 JI announces ninth annual Raising the Bar Award winner. Learn more... .
	April 28, 2016 2016 UNC Charlotte JI Award winners announced. Learn more... .
	April 6, 2016 JI welcomes new board member Gonzalo Frias. Learn more... .
	March 29, 2016 JI welcomes new board member Thomas Walker. .
	March 4, 2016 JI partners with Belk for its Semi-Annual Charity Sale. Learn more... .
	February 6, 2016 Justice Initiatives opens registration for annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser. Learn more... .
	February 6, 2016 JI opens registration for annual Evening at the Courthouse event. Learn More... .
	October 6, 2015 JI announces new board member Paul Meggett. .
	October 1, 2015 In the news: JI sought for reaction to budget recently passed by NC Legislature. Learn More... .
	September 28, 2015 JI releases statement regarding recent budget passed by NC Legislature. Learn More... .
	September 10, 2015 JI hosts Fifth Annual Legal Eagle Golf Tournament. Learn More... .
	September 6, 2015 JI partners with Belk for its Semi-Annual Charity Sale. Learn More... .
	September 5, 2015 JI named a charity partner for the Small Business Connection Championship (formerly the Chiquita Classic and River Run Country Club. Learn More... .
	June 30, 2015 Justice Initiatives announces new board member. Learn More... .
	June 15, 2015 Justice Initiatives announces new board member. Learn more... .
	May 4, 2015 Justice Initiatives announces eighth annual Raising the Bar Award winner. Learn more... .
	April 25, 2015 UNC Charlotte 2015 JI Award winners announced. Learn more... .
	April 6, 2015 JI partners with Belk for its Semi-Annual Charity Sale. Learn more... .
	February 6, 2015 Justice Initiatives opens registration for annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser. Learn more... .
	February 3, 2015 JI now accepting applications for Court Camp. Learn more... .
	November 10, 2014 JI launches CourtCalendar Version 2.0. Learn more... .
	October 21, 2014 Photographs and video of Judicial Candidates Forum now available for viewing. Learn more... .
	September 24, 2014 Justice Initiatives partners with Belk for its Semi-Annual Charity Sale. Learn more... .
	August 21, 2014 JI hosts annual 2014 Judicial Candidates’ Forum. Learn more... .
	August 20, 2014 JI hosts Fourth Annual Legal Eagle Golf Tournament. Learn more... .
	July 22, 2014 JI selected as recipient of ACC "Casino Night" charitable contributions. Learn more... .
	June 9, 2014 JI has been designated for the third straight year as a recipient charity for the Chiquita Classic. .
	May 27, 2014 The 8th Annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser brought in a grand total of $62,920 in donations! The funds raised will be used to educate the community about the court system and to advocate, support and advance its needs and interests. Learn more... .
	May 6, 2014 Stephanie Adelman selected as 2014 Raising the Bar winner. Learn more... .
	May 2, 2014 Justice Initiatives has extended its Court Camp registration deadline. Learn more... .
	March 20, 2014 Justice Initiatives partners with Belk for its Semi-Annual Charity Sale. Learn more... .
	January 26, 2014 Justice Initiatives opens registration for annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser. Learn more... .
	February 26, 2014 Court Administrator awarded ABA Burnham "Hod" Greeley award for role in creating Justice Initiatives, Inc (JI). Read Todd Nuccio's acceptance speech at recent ABA mid-year meeting in Chicago where he discusses the potential of the organization. Learn more... .
	February 20, 2014 Co-Chair of Advocacy & Public Policy Committee has editorial published in Charlotte Observer. Learn more... .
	February 26, 2014 Court Administrator awarded ABA Burnham "Hod" Greeley award for role in creating Justice Initiatives, Inc (JI). Read Todd Nuccio's acceptance speech at recent ABA mid-year meeting in Chicago where he discusses the potential of the organization. Learn more... .
	September 11, 2013 Justice Initiatives hosts 3rd Annual Legal Eagle Golf Tournament, one of the largest networking events the legal community experiences each Fall. Learn more... .
	September 25, 2013 Justice Initiatives announces changes to its Board of Directors. Learn more... .
	September 11, 2013 Justice Initiatives would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual Legal Eagle Golf Tournament, one of the largest networking events the legal community will experience this Fall. Learn more... .
	2013, September 2-8 – Chiquita Classic For the second year in a row, Justice Initiatives (JI) was designated as an eligible charity to receive funds raised through the Chiquita Classic Golf Tournament. Learn more... .
	August 6, 2013 Justice Initiatives announces new board member, Nichole Sodoma. .
	July 27, 2013 Board Chair, Tom Myrick, speaks with News 14. Learn more... .
	July 26, 2013 Justice Initiatives consulted as expert on cost of drug treatment courts Learn more... .
	July 2013 - Juror Appreciation For the 6th consecutive year, Justice Initiatives proudly sponsored Juror Appreciation Month... . Learn more... .
	June 7, 2013 Justice Initiatives consulted as expert on the effects the proposed state budget will have on our courts. Learn more... .
	June 7, 2013 Justice Initiatives consulted for expert opinion on the importance of Special Superior Court Judges and the North Carolinas judge to citizen ratio. Learn more... .
	2013, April 25 – Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser On Thursday, April 25, 2013, Justice Initiatives, Inc. hosted the 7th annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser event at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Many distinguished guests attended, including members of the state and federal judiciary, state and local elected representatives, and leading members of the Mecklenburg County Bar and community. Guests enjoyed food from some of the finest restaurant establishments in Charlotte while they listened to important information regarding the state of the judiciary. Guests were entertained with live music from the Night Shift Band while they participated in a silent auction with many exciting items and packages. Learn more... .
	March 2013 Strengthening Community Relations: Haiti Learn more... .
	February 6, 2013 Justice Initiatives opens registration for annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser. Learn more... .
	February 4, 2013 Justice Initiatives launches 2013 Court Camp registration. Learn more... .
	January 21, 2013 Justice Initiatives releases its 2011- 2012 Annual Report. Learn more... .
	January 7, 2013 A new organizational brochure is now available. Learn more... .
	October 19, 2012 Justice Initiatives was proud to partner with the Mecklenburg County Bar and the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation for the second-annual Legal Eagle Charity Golf Tournament. Learn more... .
	October 10, 2012 Justice Initiatives was proud to again sponsor a judicial candidates' forum for all individuals vying for seats on the District Court Bench in the 26th Judicial District. The forum was held at the Charlotte School of Law with Taylor Batten from the Charlotte Observer serving as moderator. The forum took place on October 10, 2012, from 6:00 to 7:30PM at the Charlotte School of Law. Learn more... .
	September 24-30, 2012 Chiquita Classic Golf Tournament tickets are now on sale. Don’t miss your chance to see “PGA Tour Driven” golf action and support Justice Initiatives at the same time by designating us as the benefiting charity! .
	May 8, 2012 Winner of Raising the Bar Award Announced! Magistrate Karen V. Johnson received the 2012 Raising the Bar Award for her significant and notable contribution to the Mecklenburg County court system. Congratulations! Learn more... .
	May 8, 2012 The 6th Annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser brought in a grand total of $61,700 in donations! The funds raised will be used to support and advance the administration of justice in the 26th Judicial District. Learn more... .
	February 28, 2012 Win a dream vacation through our silent auction and raffle ticket offering. .
	February 28, 2012 Justice Initiatives opens registration for annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser. .
	January 23, 2012 Now accepting applications for Court Camp 2012. Learn more... .
	October 21, 2011 Justice Initiatives was proud to partner with the Mecklenburg County Bar and the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation for the first-ever Legal Eagle Charity Golf Tournament. Learn more... .
	August 22, 2011 Justice Initiatives partners with the Mecklenburg County Bar and Mecklenburg Bar Foundation for the first-ever Legal Eagle Charity Golf Tournament. Learn more... .
	August 15, 2011 Justice Initiatives releases its Summer 2011 newsletter. Learn more... .
	2011, August 2 - Strengthening Community Relationships Learn more... .
	April 6, 2011 Win a dream vacation through our silent auction and raffle ticket offering. Learn more... .
	February 14, 2011 Justice Initiatives opens registration for annual Evening at the Courthouse Fundraiser. Learn more... .
	February 14, 2011 Now accepting applications for Court Camp Learn more... .
	November 22, 2010 Justice Initiatives welcomes Jeffrey Goss to its Board of Directors. .
	November 8, 2010 Justice Initiatives announces Town Hall Meeting - November 20, 2010. .
	October 5, 2010 Justice Initiatives releases its 2009-10 Annual Report. Learn more... .
	August 15, 2010 Justice Initiatives to sponsor Judicial Candidate Forum on October 21, 2010. Learn more... .
	August 8, 2010 New self-help legal forms for child custody and visitation are now available online through I-CAN! Learn more... .
	July 13, 2010 Justice Initiatives sponsors District Attorney Debate. Learn more... .
	May 26, 2010 Justice Initiatives announces Spring grant recipients. Learn more... .
	May 11, 2010 Fourth annual Evening at the Courthouse event held Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Learn more... .
	April 28, 2010 Justice Initiatives announces on-line interactive calendar program. Learn more... .
	March 12, 2010 Town Hall Meeting to be held Wednesday, March 24th at Charlotte School of Law. Learn more... .
	March 5, 2010 Justice Initiatives is pleased to announce the upcoming lunch for the Strengthening Community Relationships session on African Congolese culture. Learn more... .
	February 18, 2010 Justice Initiatives announces date of the second installment of the town hall meeting series! .
	February 9, 2010 Justice Initiatives announces new Speakers Bureau! Learn more... .
	January 4, 2010 Justice Initiatives is pleased to announce that Billy Wilson, philanthropist, has joined the board of directors. .
	December 15, 2009 Justice Initiatives releases its December 2009 newsletter. Learn more... .
	December 7, 2009 Justice Initiatives releases its 2008-09 Annual Report. Learn more... .
	December 4, 2009 Justice Initiatives announces new grant recipients! Learn more... .
	October 6, 2009 Justice Initiatives sponsors town hall meeting series between court officials and the public. Learn more... .
	June 19, 2009 Justice Initiatives releases video overview of the organization and its accomplishments. Learn more... .

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