Dear John,

We are thrilled to announce that during this Women’s History Month we launched the second season of Free World. Free World is an ARC produced podcast series hosted by two formerly incarcerated women: Norma Cumpian, Associate Director of ARC's Women's Department and ARC Life Coach, Shone Robinson. This podcast focuses discussions on women reconstructing their lives after incarceration and is the first podcast that is 100% formerly incarcerated produced and hosted. Through this series, we aim to explore a diverse range of topics that affect all women – women who are formerly incarcerated, women who are currently incarcerated, women who are system impacted, and women who care about these issues. This first episode of the second season reinforces how important maintaining hope is to a successful reentry.

With a diverse range of guest speakers, each episode promises to be engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking. We will be hearing from some of the most inspiring individuals who have returned home and who will be sharing their experiences to help listeners and fellow returning citizens navigate through life's challenges and achieve their goals. 

Our Women’s Department has put in an immense amount of effort to ensure that Free World is of the highest quality possible. With top-notch audio production and editing, our listeners are in for an immersive and enjoyable listening experience. We hope you will consider making a gift in honor of all the hard work formerly incarcerated women put into this creative endeavor. ARC is just as much about improving conditions of confinement and providing reentry support, as it is about empowering Members to share their stories, which drives critical narrative change. 

So, whether you're on the go, at home, or at work, tune in to our podcast to stay informed and inspired. The first episode is now available on all major podcast platforms, and we can't wait for you to join us on this journey of growth, and empowerment. Thank you!  

Sincerely,
Sam Lewis
Executive Director
Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)