John,

As we approach this season of gratitude, reflection, and generosity, we find ourselves deeply moved by the incredible community that surrounds the Innocence Project. Today, on Giving Tuesday, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for the unwavering support you’ve shown us over the years.

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has helped exonerate or free more than 245 innocent people who were wrongly convicted. We couldn’t be prouder to be part of such an amazing team, and are constantly in awe of all the organization has been able to accomplish over the last 31 years. And we know this work could not have been done without the generosity and overwhelming support of the community that helps fund these efforts.

But as you know, this work is far from done. We want to make an even bigger impact on our unjust criminal legal system over the next 30 years. So, please, make a special Giving Tuesday donation before midnight tonight to help us reach our goal. If we get 1,000 donors to make a gift before the deadline, a generous donor has agreed to chip in an extra $25,000 — so we really want to hit this target.

Your time, energy, and passion have not only elevated the Innocence Project but have also provided hope and a second chance to those who have faced unimaginable injustices. It’s this dedication from a committed community that has been the driving force behind every step forward we’ve taken in our mission to seek justice for the wrongfully convicted. 

The truth is that your support has already transformed lives, but there is still so much work to be done. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those who are counting on us.

In the spirit of this global day of giving, please help us reach our goal of 1,000 donors and help make justice a reality by contributing before the midnight deadline.

Your generosity today not only makes a difference in the lives of the wrongfully convicted, but also sends a powerful message that justice is a cause worth fighting for. Thank you for your support this Giving Tuesday. 

With deep gratitude,

Barry Scheck
Co-Founder and Special Counsel
Innocence Project

Peter Neufeld
Co-Founder and Special Counsel
Innocence Project