Sammy's Promise of Justice Initiative fundraiser!
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
The Promise of Justice InitiativePJI fights for the dignity, freedom, & autonomy of those targeted by the LA criminal justice system
$620
raised by 6 people
$1,000 goal
I've worked at the Promise of Justice Initiative for my entire career beginning in 2014 as a Client & Family Assistance Coordinator, then as a paralegal and outreach coordinator for three years, and as a lawyer for the past five years. During that time, I've learned that our criminal legal systems in Louisiana are cruel, racist, dehumanizing, and destroying communities all in the name of "tough on crime" politics and public "safety".
I've learned that:
- Louisiana locks up more people than any other state in the US.
If putting people in jail and prison made us safe, Louisiana would be the safest place around!
- Louisiana will spend $1.3 billion on jails, courts, and prisons in 2026-2027.
Imagine what would happen if Louisiana invested $1.3 billion in our communities with funds going towards education, healthcare, childcare, employment, and infrastructure. Imagine that!
- Louisiana has no plan to change on its own.
That is why I ask that you support the Promise of Justice Initiative for GiveNOLA Day
PJI has helped secure freedom for hundreds of people, decrease state executions, reduce prison abuse and neglect, increase constitutional protections for everyone in Louisiana, and educate and agitate lawmakers and the public in the United States and abroad as we advance a vision for a better world.
PJI gives me hope that a better world is possible. Please join me and support PJI for GiveNOLA Day. Thank you!