Watch this video from a woman recently released from T. Don Hutto sharing what's been happening inside   John,   Detention centers and jails are perfect incubators for viruses to spread, and T. Don Hutto is no exception. I’m writing to share with you what …

When we prioritize Black lives, we create the conditions for everyone to thrive.   Dear John,   This week as we mourn George Floyd, Mike Ramos, Brionna Taylor, and Tony McDade, communities across the country are rising up to call on those in power to sto…

Almost $3,000 have been raised to support undocumented, incarcerated, and formerly detained people in Texas. Can you pitch in?   Dear John,   We are in awe; in just a few days, we've raised almost $3,000 to support undocumented, incarcerated, and formerly det…

  Dear John,   Over the past years, Grassroots Leadership has successfully prepared for and responded to crises, from reuniting women detained at the notorious T. Don Hutto detention center with their children, to responding to ICE raids in our community, to …

  John,       Over the past years, our team has successfully prepared for and responded to crises, and we’re good at what we do — from reuniting women detained at the notorious T. Don Hutto detention center with their children, to responding to ICE raids…

There are approximately 300 women from Cameroon seeking asylum at T. Don Hutto. Call and demand for their immediate release.   Hi John,   Just three days ago, a group of Cameroonian women detained at T. Don Hutto detention center held a sit-in in front of …

  John, you're invited! Please join us this month as we honor the accomplishments and contributions of our outgoing executive director Bob Libal.  We will be celebrating the organization's history and future with two events featuring shared food, drinks, …

  Dear John,   We are proud to share exciting updates about the leadership transition at Grassroots Leadership as we kick off the new decade and celebrate our 40 year anniversary.  Over the years, we've evolved in direct response to the changing needs…

  John,   Since the creation of the first immigration prison in the US, communities across Texas have actively fought to shut down immigration jails that lock away loved ones, friends, children, parents. These immigration jails strip people of their dign…

  John,   In case you missed it, today we released our latest report, Care Not Cages: Stop Racist Policing and Jailing in Harris County. The learnings from this report are something our communities have known: there are significant racial disparities in j…

  Hey John,   I wanted to let you know our Winter 2019 Newsletter is here! In this edition, you'll read about our accomplishments and victories, a glimpse on what we're doing to tackle the criminal legal and immigration systems in 2020, and more. Click on…

  John,   I’m thankful for the victories Grassroots Leadership has won this year. As one of the newest members of the team, I’m proud to be part of strong, statewide efforts for long-term change, shaping policies that are national models to change our cri…

  Dear John,   Our communities deserve to be together and thrive together, and I’m honored to be part of a team that works every day to make this a reality. We know that this administration—along with ICE and private prison companies—see Texas, the most …