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Melissa Etehad
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Journalist, The Bail Project
Los Angeles
Beats
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By Melissa Etehad Verified| The Bail Project@ With costs of living rising, Shelly, a 65-year-old retiree from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her 67-year-old husband struggled to make ends meet. Like many older Americans, both had significant health issues. But when the pair started receiving Social Security Disability benefits, their SNAP (food) assistance was cut, leaving them with barely enough to cover rent and basic meals. Before long, they could no longer afford their one-bedroom apartment and were evicted, becoming homeless
By Melissa Etehad Verified| The Bail Project@ Michael Beltran didn’t waste any time. Before leaving prison, he had already discovered his life’s calling: he wanted to be part of the healing journey for others impacted by the criminal justice system. It was June 2019, and although Michael wasn’t sure how or in what capacity yet, he was determined to give back to others what the system tried to take from him – his heart. Five years later, Michael, 37, has been doing just that
Company Info
The Bail Project
The Bail Project is a national nonprofit organization founded in November 2017 by Robin Steinberg. Headquartered in the U.S., it operates in over 22 locations and focuses on combating mass incarceration by addressing inequities in the pretrial justice system. The organization aims to eliminate cash bail and promote a more equitable pretrial system, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and reducing the costs associated with pretrial detention. The Bail Project provides bail assistance to low-income individuals who cannot afford bail, prioritizing those at risk of prolonged detention. Its services include free bail payments, court date reminders, transportation assistance, and referrals to social services. The organization also engages in advocacy by collecting data and client stories to drive policy changes and collaborates with public defenders and local organizations to offer holistic support. Since its inception, The Bail Project has secured the release of over 12,000 individuals, demonstrating the impact of its work in reducing unnecessary pretrial detention.
Los Angeles, California, United States
+1 323-366-0799
Founded: 2017