The Gloucester County Bar Foundation is a 501C3 charitable organization and serves as the philanthropic arm of the Gloucester County Bar Association dedicated to strengthening the community through legal education, pro bono service and charitable support. It is made up of both attorneys and local business people who work together to serve the local community through various activities, scholarships and events. This Website will provide a brief overview of the activities and events the foundation sponsors or presents each year.

Charitable works: The Foundation hosts events to entertain and encourage children in foster placement and family court.

Promotes public legal education: The Foundation partners with the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Gloucester County Bar Association to foster the Law Day programs, the opening of the local courts and hosting discussions and enhancing the public understanding of the justice system and the judiciary.

Supports pro bono and volunteer efforts: The Foundation awards the annual Caufield Award to an attorney or judge who has made a significant charitable contribution to the community.

Awards scholarships: The Foundation offers financial assistance to students pursuing careers in justice and the law and endeavors to foster the next generation of legal professionals.

Fosters professional development: Through Foundation backed programs and initiatives the Foundation and its committees work towards enhancing legal practice, ethics and public service to the community.

Adoption Day Bears

The Foundation provides Adoption day bears to those children appearing in Court to finalize an adoption. Adoption is the happiest law to practice but to the children the court room experience may be a bit overwhelming.  The Foundation is dedicated to making the day just a little less scary.  Each family is provided with a soft furry friend to hold and squeeze as the process unfolds.  The room is full of smiles as the Judge formalizes the legal status of the family.  This event has been funded over the last many years by a generous donation made originally by DeloreWhite of Pilgrim title and which is now carried on by her daughter, Joyce Kirschner. It has become a regular event for the foundation each year and one we hope to be able to continue for many years to come.