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March 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Last Chance to Sign Up for Tomorrow's Virtual Event!

Last Chance to Sign Up for Tomorrow's Virtual Event! Hello Friend, I am excited to invite you to our Women Do Reentry Differently panel discussion happening tomorrow at 12 pm PT. ARC Board Member, Toni Michelle White, will be moderating the conversatio…

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March 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Celebrate Women's History Month with ARC! Sign up for our panel discussion on March 22nd

Celebrate Women's History Month with ARC! Sign up for our panel discussion on March 22nd Dear John, Happy Women's History Month! At ARC we are proud to celebrate all women every day, including those who are currently and formerly incarcerated.  Please …

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February 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Welcoming Our Newest Leadership Team Members

Welcoming Our Newest Leadership Team Members Dear John,   I am thrilled to announce two significant additions to ARC’s leadership team: Dana Jackson, our new Deputy Director, and Norma Cumpian, our new Assistant Deputy Director. Please join me in extend…

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February 4, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Celebrating Our Recent Viral Success: Humanizing Work with Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Celebrating Our Recent Viral Success: Humanizing Work with Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Dear John,    I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you regarding our latest social media success at ARC. Two of our organization’s recent Instagram re…

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February 2, 2024 at 9:04 PM

What do we mean when we say, “We Believe In Second Chances"?

What do we mean when we say, “We Believe In Second Chances"? Dear John, At ARC, we are often asked how someone with a former felony conviction can have their record cleaned up. For us, answering this is an important part of the reentry process for form…

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January 19, 2024 at 11:21 PM

Invitation To In-Person & Virtual Panel Discussion

Invitation To In-Person & Virtual Panel Discussion Dear John​,  I am pleased to invite you to: “What Is a Good Job Now?” For the Formerly Incarcerated, a panel discussion hosted by Zocalo Public Square on Wednesday, January 24th at 7pm. This event w…

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January 17, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Ending Mass Incarceration for Equality: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

Ending Mass Incarceration for Equality: Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy John, This week as we commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I was taken back to last Juneteenth when we took our formerly incarcerated staff and youth Members on a…

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December 31, 2023 at 4:01 PM

In Under One Minute You Can Make A Difference!

In Under One Minute You Can Make A Difference! Friend,     Help provide second chances to formerly incarcerated people by making a tax-deductible gift to ARC before 2023 ends. We provide pathways to long-lasting careers, build safer communities, and dri…

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December 18, 2023 at 5:14 PM

We’re Providing Hope Inside Prisons...Join Us

We’re Providing Hope Inside Prisons...Join Us John, “Soon, when all is well, you’re going to look back on this period of your life and be so glad you never gave up.”  These are the words that Ernesto Sanchez, a formerly incarcerated man who paroled from…

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December 13, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Thank You For Ten Years of ARC Accomplishments!

Thank You For Ten Years of ARC Accomplishments! Dear John,  When we founded ARC in 2013, there were only a few organizations led by formerly incarcerated people and who were majority staffed by formerly incarcerated people. We are gratified that the nu…

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December 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM

A Transformative Tale: From Life in Prison to Union Worker

A Transformative Tale: From Life in Prison to Union Worker Dear John,    I’m honored to introduce you to Kumari Powell, an ARC Member and one of the most inspiring youth I know. I met Kumari when he was incarcerated in juvenile hall and he is now a unio…

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November 28, 2023 at 8:37 PM

This Giving Tuesday, Help Provide a Second Chance

This Giving Tuesday, Help Provide a Second Chance Dear John, Happy Giving Tuesday! On this day of giving back, I'm honored to share a few things the ARC team is thankful for. As you'll see below, freedom ranks number one of the list of things our commu…

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November 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM

From Mentor to Mentee: “I would not be where I am today without ARC”

From Mentor to Mentee: “I would not be where I am today without ARC” Dear John, As we gear up for Giving Tuesday—an occasion dedicated to supporting impactful organizations—I’m thrilled to share a story that epitomizes the life-altering impact of our w…

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November 16, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Community Safety starts with partners like you, John

Community Safety starts with partners like you, *|FNAME|* You can provide people with second chances today Dear John,    On Friday, we celebrated the news that our Executive Director, Sam Lewis, had his criminal record expunged under SB 7…

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November 14, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Pamela's story will leave you inspired, John

Pamela's story will leave you inspired, *|FNAME|* John,   As Giving Tuesday approaches and year-end is giving is top of mind, we want to remind you what your support enables us to do and encourage you to make a gift in honor of our community. In this em…

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November 9, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Expungement Granted!

Expungement Granted! Today, ARC's Executive Director Sam Lewis received his SB 731 Expungement! John,   Today, ARC’s Executive Director Sam Lewis received his SB 731 Expungement! SB 731 is a new law in California that allows people with past convictio…

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October 16, 2023 at 3:34 PM

New Bill Signed!

New Bill Signed! AB 505 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom!  Dear John,  We’re thrilled AB 505 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom!   AB 505 ensures incarcerated youth can talk to a Youth Ombudsperson within 24 hours, …

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September 20, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Join us for our panel discussion happening TOMORROW!

Join us for our panel discussion happening TOMORROW! Parsimony Panel Discussion Tomorrow Hi, John, I am excited to invite you to our Parsimony panel discussion happening tomorrow, September 21st at 5pm at The Row DTLA. If you have not yet registered t…

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September 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Two Weeks Away: "Parsimony and Other Radical Ideas About Justice" Panel Event

Two Weeks Away: "Parsimony and Other Radical Ideas About Justice" Panel Event Hello Friends and Allies, I am thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated panel discussion is just two weeks away, and I can't wait to see you there! I am pleased to in…

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August 28, 2023 at 11:12 PM

Celebrating Our Recognition in NBA-Featured Article

Celebrating Our Recognition in NBA-Featured Article Dear John,  I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you – our organization's efforts have just been highlighted in an article by the NBA! The article highlights the impactful work we are doing t…

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August 22, 2023 at 1:47 AM

One Month Away: "Parsimony and Other Radical Ideas About Justice" Panel Event

One Month Away: "Parsimony and Other Radical Ideas About Justice" Panel Event Hello Friends and Allies, I am pleased to invite you to a panel discussion the Anti-Recidivism Coalition is co-hosting with our partners, the Square One Project. This event w…

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June 25, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth with ARC

Celebrating Juneteenth with ARC Dear John,  This past Monday was Juneteenth – a significant holiday which has a profound connection to our ongoing pursuit of ending mass incarceration.  Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemor…

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June 18, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Celebrating Fathers

Celebrating Fathers Dear John, Happy Father’s Day! We celebrate our fathers, and  our Members and staff who are fathers  every day – but we are especially proud to celebrate them today.  Here at ARC, we often say we fight to end mass incarceration. For…

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May 19, 2023 at 11:35 PM

A Successful Freedom Ride through California and our new 10th anniversary landing site!

A Successful Freedom Ride through California and our new 10th anniversary landing site! Dear John, I came back from my Freedom Ride late this weekend, and I have spent the last week feeling even more inspired, galvanized, and motivated to achieve ARC’s …

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May 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day Dear John, Happy Mother’s Day! We celebrate our mothers, the mothers of our Members, and our Members and staff who are mothers every day – but we are especially proud to celebrate them today.   Incarceration has countless devastating …

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May 6, 2023 at 1:01 AM

Freedom Ride

Freedom Ride Dear John, Tomorrow, I am embarking on a Freedom Ride where I am taking my Harley Davidson motorcycle and riding to all 33 California state prisons. This will be an informative and inspirational journey, and one I have been envisioning for …

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April 18, 2023 at 11:02 PM

A second Chance at Life

A second Chance at Life Dear John,  April is Second Chance Month! This is a time for all of us to reflect on our carceral system and the ways we can and need to transform it.  Let’s work to ensure we build a system that prioritizes healing, rehabilitat…

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March 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW PODCAST SEASON OF FREE WORLD!

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW PODCAST SEASON OF FREE WORLD! 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 …

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March 13, 2023 at 11:23 PM

New leaders join ARC’s Board of Directors

New leaders join ARC’s Board of Directors Dear John,     It brings me great pleasure to inform you that Jimmy Horowitz and Arturo Nuñez have recently joined the ARC Board of Directors. They are well-respected members of their communities who offer a vas…

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March 1, 2023 at 6:10 AM

ARC x NBC Universal Launch PSA

ARC x NBC Universal Launch PSA "Who Can We Become?" PSA highlights fair chance hiring and was filmed on the Universal backlot featuring ARC talent.  The 90 second PSA highlights in human terms the power of fair chance hiring and second chances.  …

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February 28, 2023 at 3:00 AM

Black History Month

Black History Month Dear John, At ARC, we celebrate Black history all the time, not just during February. However, it is crucial that we use this month to publicly acknowledge  the racial and ethnic inequities of our nation’s criminal legal system and …

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February 17, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Juvenile Hall Book Drive

Juvenile Hall Book Drive Dear John, We’re excited to share that ARC has launched a book drive in honor of Black History Month. We are collecting soft-covered books written by Black authors to distribute to youth housed in three Los Angeles-based juvenil…

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February 7, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Sincerely with Sam Lewis: New Live Show Launches Today

Sincerely with Sam Lewis: New Live Show Launches Today Sincerely with Sam Lewis is a new show presented by ARC Dear John,  Today, ARC is launching a new bi-weekly chat series and podcast, SINCERELY with Sam Lewis! The show will be live tod…

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January 29, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Statement on the Memphis Police Killing of Tyre Nichols

Statement on the Memphis Police Killing of Tyre Nichols When horrors like this are brought to light, ARC holds tight to its community, and hopes to bring one another healing STATEMENT ON THE MEMPHIS POLICE KILLING OF TYRE NICHOLS We are enraged and sa…

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January 12, 2023 at 10:30 PM

America: A Nation of Second Chances

America: A Nation of Second Chances Dear John, In ARC’s ongoing effort to end mass incarceration and change the narrative around criminal legal reform and the importance of second chances, I appeared on Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy on Fox Ne…

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January 6, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Thank you and Happy New Year from ARC!

Thank you and Happy New Year from ARC! Happy 2023 as we continue the work, together!  Happy New Year, John!   On behalf of all ARC staff and Members, thank YOU for your passion and commitment to justice reform! We are grateful for your support of our w…

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December 31, 2022 at 9:59 PM

2022 in Review

2022 in Review We hope you'll keep ARC top of mind today with your gifts!  Dear John, As 2022 comes to an end, I’m reflecting on what this year has meant for the ARC community. I am pleased that we were able to reinstate constant prison visits and res…

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December 12, 2022 at 9:34 PM

Good News...

Good News... We hope you'll keep ARC top of mind today with your gifts!  Dear John,  It is with great joy that we announce that California has reduced its prison population and will close a second state prison in an effort to cut the state's $14.2 bill…

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December 10, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Thinking of those inside on Human Rights Day

Thinking of those inside on Human Rights Day We hope you'll keep ARC top of mind today with your gifts!  Dear Friend,  Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10th and was established in 1948 to commemorate the need to continue striving tow…

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November 29, 2022 at 7:26 PM

Bring Hope and Redemption This Giving Tuesday!

Bring Hope and Redemption This Giving Tuesday! We hope you'll keep ARC top of mind today with your gifts!  Happy Giving Tuesday, John! Today represents the most philanthropic day of the year, will you join us in celebrating by m…

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November 23, 2022 at 3:14 PM

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for YOU

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for YOU John, we’re one week away from Giving Tuesday! This year, you can help ARC achieve our goals of ending mass incarceration, providing reentry support for formerly incarcerated people, and pas…

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November 21, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week Dear John, On the heels of National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate our Second Chance Apprenticeship Program, which creates a pathway for formerly incarcerated people to obtain a career in …

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November 10, 2022 at 2:54 AM

YOU Make Our Votes Matter

YOU Make Our Votes Matter Dear John, People from around the country cast their ballots yesterday and we want to uplift our members who voted -- many for the first time. Proposition 17 amended the Constitution of California to all…

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October 1, 2022 at 4:04 PM

VICTORY! Gov. Newsom Signs 2022 Reforms Into Law.

VICTORY! Gov. Newsom Signs 2022 Reforms Into Law. The CA legislative season is over and here are some of the key new laws affecting our people! Dear John,  We’re thrilled to announce that California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed our 2022…

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September 17, 2022 at 12:02 AM

NEW: ARC’s Latest Impact Report

NEW: ARC’s Latest Impact Report We are so pleased to share our latest Impact Report, which provides an in-depth overview of how we’ve made a difference in the lives of thousands. Dear John,  We are so pleased to share our latest Impact Re…

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August 16, 2022 at 2:20 AM

Check out the new ARC Website!

Check out the new ARC Website! Click to view our new website, which showcases our work of hope and redemption.  Dear John,  We are so happy to share with you our new website, now LIVE at antirecidivism.org. On the home page, you’ll see a …

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July 18, 2022 at 9:39 PM

NFL Presents: Advancing A More Equitable Workforce - July 25

NFL Presents: Advancing A More Equitable Workforce - July 25 ARC and Per Scholas will be featured in this NFL Inspire Change event on workforce development on July 25 On Monday, July 25, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern, join the Nati…

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July 8, 2022 at 8:48 PM

ARC Statement on Overturning of Roe v. Wade

ARC Statement on Overturning of Roe v. Wade Read our statement on how our community is affected by the recent Supreme Court decision Dear John,  We are enraged at the recent Supreme Court decision (Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization) to overtu…

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May 8, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Boundless: Mothers in Freedom

Boundless: Mothers in Freedom Check out our collaborative photo project highlighting ARC mothers this Mother's Day.  Dear John,  Happy Mother’s Day to all incarcerated mothers and those mothers who have returned hom…

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May 3, 2022 at 12:17 AM

Second Chance Month roundtable at the White House - featuring an ARC Member!

Second Chance Month roundtable at the White House - featuring an ARC Member! Dear John, We are excited to announce that last week, ARC Member James Morgan Jr., was among six formerly incarcerated individuals at a virtual roundtable wit…

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