John,
I know you may be preparing to take some well-deserved time with friends, family, or just some time for yourself as the holiday gets underway — and I really hope you can. Please just take a minute to read this request from me before you do, ok?
This time of year is a big one for organizations like Real Justice. This is our biggest fundraising push before the end of the year. Raising what we can RIGHT NOW helps us stay ready for the new year.
We have some big fights ahead, John.
Our opponents are throwing EVERYTHING they can at Real Justice, because they know our efforts are working.
They know we are changing the hearts and minds of so many folks by showing them the cruelty of mass incarceration and electing leaders who will transform this system into one of community care.
As we prepare to take the time to celebrate or recognize this holiday time however we all plan to, I am asking if we can all take a moment to think of those who won’t be able to do so.
Because of the cruelty of mass incarceration, there are THOUSANDS who will be spending this holiday season alone. Most won’t even be able to get in contact with their families or those they know in their lives.
At the end of the day, we are trying to bring people home.
To reunite families.
And end the cycles and cycles of harm directly caused by mass incarceration and our so-called ‘justice’ system.
That’s the work of Real Justice. That is what your support makes possible. And knowing we can keep up these fights because of people like you keeps the hope in my heart that we can build a better world without this cruelty.
I hope you have a happy, healthy, joyful holiday and can get some rest. You deserve to have these moments of peace.
Love and appreciate you,
Shaun