Michigan Justice Fund

Honoring the Women Who Fought for Justice ????????? ? In 1977, women incarcerated at the Detroit House of Confinement took a stand. They filed a class action lawsuit—Glover v. Johnson—demanding equal access to services, education, and fair wages. Their fight for gender equality in prison lasted well into the 1990s, marking a historic step toward justice. ? Their courage paved the way for change, but the fight isn’t over. In 2019 incarcerated women in Michigan sued for unsafe living conditions. Just this week, a judge recommended that the case be heard and criticized the grievance process that prevents women from being able to speak up about the dire conditions they face. ? This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the legacy of the women who were part of the Glover v. Johnson case and support all women who continue the fight for justice. ? #JusticeForAll #WHM #GlovervJohnson #MichiganJusticeFund #MJF

Today, on #NationalPublicDefendersDay, #MJF honors and celebrates the incredible public defenders who are tirelessly providing critical services to system-impacted communities and upholding everyone’s constitutional right to counsel. In 2022, MJF hosted a convening of public defenders to build community, lay the foundation for building a collective voice and power, and connect defenders with families, system-impacted individuals, organizers, and policy advocates. It was a chance to unite those shaping the criminal legal system and collaborate for meaningful change. A core working group of public defenders and criminal legal reform leaders came together throughout 2023, and while the project was paused for a short period, we relaunched the working group it in 2024! A huge thank you to our public defender partners! We are deeply grateful for all you do! #PublicDefendersDay #PublicDefense #ConstitutionalRights #LegalEquity #AccessToJustice #JusticeForAll #EndMassIncarceration #CriminalLegalReform #SystemicChange #CommunityPower

Empowered women make an empowered Michigan! ? ? This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the women who have paved the way for progress—and those continuing the fight today. Across Michigan, women are building a more just and fair criminal legal system, pushing for transformative reform, supporting reentry, and striving to make justice a reality for all. ? At the #MichiganJusticeFund, we especially uplift the leadership of women directly impacted by incarceration. Their resilience, experience, and vision are driving meaningful change, strengthening communities, and inspiring a brighter future.

The Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility Grant Program is here! ?? We’re seeking organizations in Michigan that are tackling mass incarceration with innovative strategies and a commitment to justice. ? This grant program supports initiatives that drive meaningful change and create pathways for equity and opportunity. ? ??? LOI Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025 ? Notification of Application Invitation: Week of April 7, 2025 ?? Grant Disbursement: Summer 2025 ? Let’s work together to build a more just future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3-jJ5d ? #GrantOpportunity #MichiganJusticeFund #MJF #MassIncarceration #EconomicMobility

For decades, activist #AngelaDavis has been calling for society to address the root causes of incarceration. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are reminded of her work for justice and the need to transform systems that perpetuate inequality. ? Her work continues to inspire the fight for a more equitable future, challenging us to look beyond our current carceral systems and create holistic solutions. ? #MichiganJusticeFund #MJF #EndMassIncarceration

The Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility Grant Program is here! ?? We’re seeking organizations in Michigan that are tackling mass incarceration with innovative strategies and a commitment to justice. ? This grant program supports initiatives that drive meaningful change and create pathways for equity and opportunity. ? ??? LOI Submission Period: February 24 – March 14, 2025 ? Notification of Application Invitation: Week of April 7, 2025 ?? Grant Disbursement: Summer 2025 ? Let’s work together to build a more just future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3-jJ5d ? #GrantOpportunity #MichiganJusticeFund #MJF #MassIncarceration #EconomicMobility

???Call for Submissions!??? #LINCUP and #MichiganJusticeFund are inviting artists impacted by mass incarceration, including family members, from the Grand Rapids/West Michigan region to submit mural designs that challenge the narratives of mass incarceration and policing.???? This is your chance to showcase a powerful vision of community safety beyond the prison-industrial complex. The selected design will be featured as a permanent mural on LINC UP’s building and will be considered for #ArtPrize 2025!????? ??What we are looking for: Creative, colorful designs?? Designs that respond to the prompt: What does a safe community look like to you? How would the world look beyond policing and mass incarceration? How can we build a future grounded in community care???? Feel free to submit past works if they align with the prompt!??? ???No mural painting experience needed! We will work with a muralist to bring your design to life. ??The selected artist will receive a stipend. 1??You can only enter one time/submit one piece. ??Submission Deadline: March 10, 2025. ??View the full guidelines: https://lnkd.in/eZpZTJBj ??Submit via this form: https://lnkd.in/egiDeFZs Let’s use art to challenge systems, build community, and spark change.?? #ArtForJustice #NarrativeChange #ReimaginePublicSafety #CommunityCare #CallForSubmissions #MuralDesigns #SystemsImpactedArtists #SafeCommunities #EndMassIncarceration #CriminalLegalReform #Philanthropy #CFSEM

??Grant Opportunity and Information Session The #MichiganJusticeFund is excited to announce the new Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility grant program!?? We’re interested in innovative strategies developed with direct input from system-involved people that have the potential for local, regional, or statewide impact, dramatically shifting the way our state responds to social harms and challenges. Don’t miss the chance to learn more: ??Information Session: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ??LOI Guidelines Published and Open for Submission: February 24, 2025 ?LOI Deadline: March 14, 2025 Register for the information session today: https://lnkd.in/d99c5PFK #Philanthropy #GrantOpportunity #GrantFunding #GrantProgram #GrantAlert #FundingOpportunity #CriminalLegalReform #EndMassIncarceration

On this day in history, February 4, 1846: Alabama began leasing incarcerated people for profit, marking the start of a system where private corporations exploited prison labor. After the Civil War, this practice perpetuated systems of slavery and racial capitalism that still persist today. ? In 1972, incarcerated individuals at Jackson Prison in Michigan formed the Prisoner Labor Union (PLU) to resist oppressive working conditions. Though short-lived, the PLU stands as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for justice and the importance of amplifying system-impacted leaders. ? Let’s honor their legacy and continue to demand equity and freedom for all Michiganders. ? Learn more about the Prisoner Labor Union from the Carceral State Project: https://lnkd.in/g7H23Nah ? #BlackHistoryMonth #EndMassIncarceration #RacialJustice #MJF #MichiganJusticeFund

This Black History Month, we honor the Black leaders and advocates driving change. Their work continues to shape conversations, catalyze movements, and bring us closer to a future free from mass incarceration. ? Together, we will continue to uplift their efforts and commit to justice for all. ? #BlackHistoryMonth #MJF #MichiganJusticeFund #EndMassIncarceration