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After drug use, Caleigh got sober and put her life back together with the help of The Bail Project

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She Got Sober. Then the Charges Came.

When Caleigh was rebuilding her life, Arizona prosecutors charged her for past drug use – sending her back to jail and separating her from her children.

Donovan X. RamseyJune 25, 2025

LaVonda on the Flathead Reservation in Montana.

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Real Justice Starts With Listening, Not Labels

On Tribal lands in Montana, listening and holistic defense offer a more just path forward – one rooted in care.

Chloe JacksonMay 28, 2025

Thanks to The Bail Project, Noel can now focus on his addiction recovery.

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He Lost the Beat, Not the Rhythm

Once incarcerated for drug-related charges, Noel now works to guide others through addiction and recovery – while reclaiming his rhythm.

Donovan X. RamseyMay 14, 2025

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This Mother’s Day, Remember the Mothers Who Vanish

I am a mother who almost vanished to pretrial detention. Too many already have.

DeAsia TaylorMay 9, 2025

Celebrating resilience during Mental Health Awareness Month

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Celebrating Stories of Resilience During Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re uplifting stories that show healing is possible when people get the help they need.

Jeremy ChersonMay 2, 2025

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Wrongfully Jailed, Fired, and Still Seeking Freedom

He listed sneakers on Facebook Marketplace – hours later, he was in jail.

Jeremy ChersonApril 14, 2025

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A Recipe for Redemption

Jail nearly stole his future. Now he’s back in the kitchen, dishing out hope one perfectly made PB&J at a time.

Jeremy ChersonApril 4, 2025

Robby's story of addiction recovery after incarceration

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When Mercy Made the Difference for Robby

After years of addiction and incarceration, one man finds hope through pretrial support from a Bail Disruptor named Mercy.

Jeremy ChersonMarch 31, 2025

Jeff from Cleveland discusses The Bail Project

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When Hard Work Isn’t Enough

Jeff built his career with grit and generosity – then cash bail left him jailed for four days simply because he couldn’t pay.

Jeremy ChersonFebruary 18, 2025

Shelly got stuck in the misdemeanor system.

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Homeless But Hopeful: Shelly’s Resilient Journey

Homeless and grieving her son, Shelly’s story reveals the struggles of motherhood, poverty, and resilience against systemic injustice.

Melissa EtehadJanuary 15, 2025

Donate to reunite a family today.

A family like Sandra’s. Read her story below.

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Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

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Someone like Michael. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Sherry. Read her story below.

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