Helping end mass incarceration
Deeply ingrained systemic racism. Extraordinarily long sentences. No parole or mid-sentence review. These are just some of the factors that contribute to mass incarceration in Illinois.
The prison system makes no room for compassion, nor is there recognition within the criminal legal system that people change or grow. By creating many ways into prison but almost no way out, Illinois’ criminal legal system has wrought extraordinary moral and fiscal costs for individuals and communities. At the Illinois Prison Project, we fight against regressive policies, racist practices, and a system that treats people as disposable with a mission focused on hope, compassion, and humanity.
Since 2019, Illinois Prison Project has freed 161 incarcerated clients–sparing them 1,810 unnecessary years in prison and saving taxpayers over $156 million. Through advocacy, public education, and direct representation of thousands of needlessly incarcerated people, we bring hope to and fight in community with incarcerated people and their loved ones for a brighter, more humane, more just system for us all.
Your tax-deductible donations provide crucial funds to advance this important work. Please consider making a one-time or recurring gift to Illinois Prison Project today!
If you would like to donate by mail, please make your check or money order out to "Illinois Prison Project" and mail it to:
Illinois Prison Project
ATTN: Shana East
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 452
Chicago, IL 60604
To donate via ACH / wire transfer: please contact IPP's Development Manager Shana East via email at shana@illinoisprisonproject.org. Always be sure to reach out when making a gift via ACH / wire transfer in order to ensure timely processing.
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Matching gifts
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