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.
Our Impact so Far
From May 13, 2017 to February 24, 2023, we've bailed out 846 people held in Philadelphia jails simply because they could not afford to buy back their freedom. Roughly 37% of those who we've bailed out are women and over 90% are Black and Brown people. We've posted over $6,812,265 to secure our neighbors' freedom. That translates to roughly $68 million in set bail.
Help a Loved One
We are posting bail for a limited number of emergency cases each month. You can apply for help on the Bail Requests page.
We encourage those looking to support loved ones incarcerated in a Philadelphia prison to connect with a Participatory Defense Hub. Participatory Defense Hubs are like community support groups where people facing criminal charges, those who have been through the Criminal Justice system, and volunteers trained by the Philadelphia Defender Association workshop each others cases and offer court support. You can learn more at the Philadelphia Defender Association website.
We encourage those looking to support loved ones incarcerated in a Philadelphia prison to connect with a Participatory Defense Hub. Participatory Defense Hubs are like community support groups where people facing criminal charges, those who have been through the Criminal Justice system, and volunteers trained by the Philadelphia Defender Association workshop each others cases and offer court support. You can learn more at the Philadelphia Defender Association website.
Buy art! Free #blackmamas !!!
Since 2018, the People’s Paper Co-op has collaborated with the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund on their annual Mama's Day Bail Out campaign. Each year they've organize exhibitions, parades, press conferences, and events to raise awareness and funds for the campaign (raising over $225,000!), while sharing the stories, dreams, and demands of formerly incarcerated women with thousands of Philadelphians.
***THIS IS THE LAST YEAR the PPC will be selling their beautiful art so get their shirts, posters, and limited edition prints while you still can!
***THIS IS THE LAST YEAR the PPC will be selling their beautiful art so get their shirts, posters, and limited edition prints while you still can!
Keep Informed
To keep informed of our upcoming campaigns and events, subscribe to our mailing list below. We send out updates and announcements a few times a year.
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