Our Mission
The mission of the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund is to end cash bail and pretrial detention in our city. Until that day, we post bail for our neighbors who cannot afford to pay.
Youth Holiday Bailout
Now through January 8th, 2022 we are raising money to post bail for children held in Philadelphia jails on high bails as part of our 2021 Holiday Youth Bailout. Donations made until then will go toward reuniting children held in adult jail with their families.
If you know of a youth age 18 or under held in a adult jail in Philadelphia, fill out an online request form or call us at (267)225-6047. If you would like to help reunite families in the new year, you can donate here.
If you know of a youth age 18 or under held in a adult jail in Philadelphia, fill out an online request form or call us at (267)225-6047. If you would like to help reunite families in the new year, you can donate here.
Our Impact so Far
From May 13, 2017 to September 30, 2021, we've bailed out 737 people held in Philadelphia jails simply because they could not afford to buy back their freedom. Roughly 35% of those who we've bailed out are women and over 90% are Black and Brown people. We've posted over $4,808,177 to secure our neighbors' freedom. That translates to roughly $48 million in set bail.
Your donations make this possible!
Your donations make this possible!
Help a Loved One
You can also reach out to us if you know anyone who is currently held on a bail they cannot afford in Philadelphia county. We accept referrals from anyone in the community who has a loved one who is incarcerated. You can use the online form below, or contact us directly at bailrequest@phillybailout.org or 267-225-6047.
Please give us as much information as you can about your loved one (or client), including their full name, birth date, and PP number. Also please share your email address and phone number so we can reach out for more information.
**PCBF is going on a fall hiatus from posting bails from October 1st to December 1st. We will announce when we will resume posting bails. Requests received after September 24th may not be able to be considered until after we reopen. Please see our Open Letter for more details.
Please give us as much information as you can about your loved one (or client), including their full name, birth date, and PP number. Also please share your email address and phone number so we can reach out for more information.
**PCBF is going on a fall hiatus from posting bails from October 1st to December 1st. We will announce when we will resume posting bails. Requests received after September 24th may not be able to be considered until after we reopen. Please see our Open Letter for more details.
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Philadelphia Community Bail Fund
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