Mission

The Galveston County Bar Foundation (“The Foundation”) was established in 2005 as the charitable arm of the Galveston County Bar Association operating as a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  The Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in Galveston County, especially for programs that relate to the administration of justice; ethics in the legal profession; legal assistance for the needy; the encouragement of legal research, publications and forums; and the education of the public.

 2009-2010 Board of Directors

President: Michael L. Dahlenburg
Secretary/Treasurer: Meg Walker

Directors:
William P. Glenn, Jr.
Jeff Kilgore
 Robert Booth

 Current Funding Recipients and Supported Projects

Galveston Historical Documents Preservation Project Donation

The Foundation presented District Clerk Latonia Wilson, with a $5000 check in efforts to help preserve historical documents and continues to assist the Historical Documents Task Force in raising public awareness and funding to support the project. On August 12, 2010 the Foundation provided funding for an event to display the recently restored 1906 case of Johnston v. O'Rourke, the first historical case to be preserved.

Links to Galveston Daily News Articles:

http://galvestondailynews.com/story/152929/

http://galvestondailynews.com/story/168558/

Galveston County Young Lawyers' Association Law Day Scholarship Program

At their annual Law Day event, the Galveston County Young Lawyers' Association (“GCYLA”) awards scholarships to Galveston County high school seniors who indicate an interest in pursuing a secondary degree toward a career in the legal profession, including but not limited to the practice of law, law enforcement or public service.  The recipients are selected based on their achievement and a written essay.

Galveston County National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day is a national effort to raise awareness about the 129,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families. National Adoption Day has made the dreams of thousands of children come true by working with courts, judges, attorneys and advocates to finalize their adoptions into permanent families and to celebrate adoption. The Foundation provides funding to Galveston County Adoption Day Foundation for the annual local event traditionally held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Galveston ISD Educational Foundation, Ike Documentary Fund

The Foundation made a gift in support of "IKE: A DOCUMENTARY - The Story of a Torn City Rebuilt by Everyday Heroes" directed by Ball High Advanced Media Technology Class.  Funding will support film festival entry fees, promotional material costs and travel expenses.

Galveston College Police Academy

A donation was given to Galveston College to assist with the purchase of equipment for the Police Academy classes.

How You Can Support the Mission

A tax-deductible contribution to the Galveston County Bar Foundation is one of the best investments GCBA members can make in the future of their profession and their community.  Members of the legal profession, the public, business organizations, charitable trusts, and other foundations may create a memorial to an individual.  Gifts may also be made in honor of someone, an anniversary, birthday, or any other occasion.

If the donation is memorial or remembrance gift, please include the information regarding who should receive an acknowledgment of it.

Gifts may be designated for specific projects or for programs with the greatest need as determined by the GCBF Board of Directors

To make a donation, memorial or gift, mail your check payable to: