$138,279
Raised
178
Gifts
$300,000
Goal
The Freedom We’re Fighting For
We’re not just talking about physical freedom from incarceration. We’re talking about freedom to heal, freedom to contribute, and freedom to reimagine one’s future.
Our clients are young people and emerging adults who have immense potential but have been systematically failed by schools, families, and traditional justice systems. By investing in their transformation, we also free communities from the false choice between safety and compassion.
Lead With Hope, Not Fear
Too often, justice reform messaging centers on failures. We shift the focus to possibility — highlighting stories of redemption, resilience, and community safety rooted in care.
Emphasize Smart, Not Soft
This is not about being “soft on crime.” It’s about being smart on safety. Our solutions reduce recidivism, save taxpayer dollars, and strengthen communities — outcomes everyone can support.
Our donors
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Denise Wortham Cage
This donation is on behalf of my niece Taylor Wortham
DB
DeAnna Brown
for Taylor W.
KP
Kevin Pailet
donated
$180
Keep up the great work! Proud of you and grateful for your leadership.
JP
JJ Ponce
For Yulise
JR
Josh Ramsey
donated
$500
Thankful for the work you do, Yulise! LD2020
EE
Etherial Edetan
donated
$500
For Aisha
AB
Angela Banks
donated
$100
Proud to support Yulise and the mission of the LJSA.
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Vana
donated
$2,000
Cocktails for a Cause | Yulise
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Naisha
Cocktails for a Cause | Yulise
JH
Juanita Harris
donated
$500
Cocktails for a Cause | Yulise
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Jamaal
donated
$25
For Myrick
M
Marcia
donated
$5
For Myrick
A
Akua
For Myrick!
AS
Andrew Schick
donated
$200
For Yulise
TH
Tonya Holt
Cocktails for a Cause | Yulise
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Kila
I am happy to support a worthy cause!
LD
Lisa Dennis
donated
$50
Keep doing the amazing work, Rachel!
KJ
Kent Johnson
donated
$50
Rachel Hampton was our inspiration. My company, Emerson, will be matching my donation!
CW
Cheryl Wattley
donated
$100
Thank you Yulise for the work that you’re doing and giving us a chance to support it.
RE
Rebecca Elizondo
donated
$50
For Rachel
JQ
Julie & Chuck Quaid
donated
$250
Thank you for fighting for our children, Yulise. You are an inspiration.
AE
Audrey Engman
donated
$30
Keep up with this amazing work! Sadie is a BOSS
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Lena
For Aisha
TC
Terry Cook
donated
$100
JL
Jessica Lopez
donated
$25
Keep up the amazing work Kevin
PK
Paula Kavalec
In support of Hayley Simental and this great work!
DG
Delylah Gaucin
donated
$50
For Troy- from Erica Marquez
DG
Delylah Gaucin
donated
$25
For Troy !!!
SQ
Suzy Quinn
For Sadie
JC
Jonathan Childers
donated
$1,000
Thank you, and to Julia Simon and Yulise! Jonathan & Katie Childers