Public Welfare Foundation

Women are not silent partners in the movement to transform the criminal justice system. Present in every room, seated at every table, standing at every podium, women should have their voices heard within the #TransformativeJustice movement – one they thoughtfully built out of lived experiences and the wisdom that comes from it. #WomensHistoryMonth #Philanthropy

We are stronger together. This work does not exist in silos, and you can’t do it without support.? It is essential to turn toward each other as partners, shoulders to cry on, and arms to link and hold the line. Words from Syrita Steib of Operation Restoration

Women at the forefront of the movement to transform the criminal justice system are often most deeply harmed by it, carrying with them deep wounds from its injustices. We can’t ask for their stories or their wisdom without creating modalities for healing. We can’t ask for their voice without lifting the veil of shame that so many women tangled in the system experience. #WomensHistoryMonth #TransformativeJustice

Women stand as trailblazers of civil rights movements, past and present. Our work doesn’t just call us to benefit from the persistence of those women in the face of obstacles; it calls us to roll up our sleeves and push those obstacles away alongside them. It calls us to create safe, healing, affirming spaces to foster leadership and rebuild autonomy after so many systems stripped it away from women. #WomensHistoryMonth #TransformativeJustice

Women have stood as both victims of the criminal justice system and bulwarks against its harm, erecting monuments of profound compassion and devotion toward those ensnared in the system. ? ? It is in this shared vision that we find respite and permission to rest, care for ourselves, and prioritize our wellness and safety alongside others. Words from Dawn Harrington, M.B.A. of Free Hearts #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenLeadership #TransformativeJustice

Women are often the unsung heroes of the effort to transform our criminal justice system, both staving off the worst of its impact on their communities and architecting a compassionate and restorative future. Women on the Rise GA, alongside other Georgia-based organizations, led a movement to create the Center for Diversion and Services, an alternative to incarceration at the Atlanta City Detention Center and Fulton County Jail. Instead of languishing behind bars, those diverted to the Center can address mental health crises, substance use struggles, and extreme poverty in a safe and comfortable environment. Women on the Rise GA Executive Director Robyn Hasan-Simpson is a #FutureFormer who reflects the visionary leadership of the women who came before her. #WomensHistoryMonth #Atlanta #Georgia #TransformativeJustice

Since 1903, the True Reformer Building is a monumental reminder of what happens when we invest in our neighborhoods, edifying and preserving their dignity. We proudly continue that legacy, offering the True Reformer Building’s recently refreshed spaces for events to nonprofits – free of charge. We are incredibly grateful to be the stewards of such a significant and vital community resource, and we hope you’ll join us in community. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #BlackHistory #TrueReformerBuilding #TRB #WashingtonDC #UStreet

The True Reformer Building is a living homage to the liberation movements and efforts that brought it to life. It proudly houses a collection of art that celebrates and edifies Black history and Black futures. These works of art serve as beacons of hope, inspiration, and grounding for all the incredible work done within its walls. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #TrueReformerBuilding #TRB

Nia means purpose in Swahili. A Third Space – a place beyond home and work – holds purpose in our communities. It’s a space to gather, commune, organize, connect, share resources, and heal with one another. Black History is punctuated with #FutureFormers like D’Marria Monday, Founder and Executive Director of Block Builderz in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who thoughtfully and lovingly architected a safe, third space for her community to rebuild, restore, and return. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Oklahoma #Tulsa

Public Welfare Foundation remains unwavering in our commitment to promote efforts that are community-led, restorative, and?racially just.? ? https://lnkd.in/gRqAtTeF