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What Is Giving Tuesday and Why Does It Matter?

While Thanksgiving and Black Friday are well-known, Giving Tuesday remains a mystery to some – yet it could be the most impactful day of the year.

Meghan HamiltonNovember 21, 2023

Clinton Washington in glasses and a button-up shirt smiling at the camera standing outside

IN ACTION VIDEO

Clinton’s Calling: A Legacy and Loss Amidst COVID-19

Unveiling 'Clinton’s Calling,' the film that chronicles the life of a justice reform luminary whose untimely loss to COVID-19 echoes the call for change.

David GasparNovember 16, 2023

Bail Project client Antoine standing outside amongst tall grasses

CLIENT STORIES

From Brush Strokes to Behind Bars

As an artist and a father of five, Antoine’s pretrial incarceration impacted more than just himself.

Lizzie TriboneNovember 9, 2023

Bail Project client Michael standing outside with his sister, amongst trees, smiling

CLIENT STORIES

Unbreakable Bonds Transform Despair into Hope

A life-changing TED Talk inspires Michael's sister to stand by him, turning his battle with addiction into a journey of recovery.

Lizzie TriboneNovember 7, 2023

Chicago's Bean surrounded by people and buildings

POLICY

Illinois Ends Cash Bail: What’s Next?

Now that Illinois purged wealth-based detention, implementation is its latest challenge. Stakeholders must stay true to the reform’s values.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoNovember 3, 2023

LEARN

Is Calling Someone a Criminal Insensitive, or Inaccurate?

Instead of incorrect and outdated language, let’s talk about the pretrial justice system using a people-first approach.

Lizzie TriboneOctober 31, 2023

A smiling teenager, Bail Project Freedom Funder, Ali

FREEDOM FUNDERS

The Power of Community Can Transform Lives

How a 17-year-old high school student raised over $3k for innocent people impacted by cash bail.

Meghan HamiltonOctober 26, 2023

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LEARN

Bail Funds Backed By Your Favorite Band

From The Grateful Dead to Lil Nas X, artists have a rich history of using music as an act of resistance.

Shannon SoperOctober 12, 2023

Bail Project Philanthropic Director Kristina Justiniano smiling, sitting on brick steps outside

IN ACTION PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Announces New Director of Philanthropy

As Director of Philanthropy, Kristina Justiniano will lead The Bail Project’s development vision, building an impactful strategy that will carry the organization through its next phase.

Jeremy ChersonOctober 11, 2023

CLIENT STORIES

A Glimmer of Hope In The Darkest Hour

Trevor’s alcoholism made him feel more alone than ever, until someone finally believed in him.

Lizzie TriboneOctober 6, 2023

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Donate to reunite a family today.

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

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

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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