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19,984.
That's how many times Humanity for Prisoners answered a call for help in 2025.
Because no one should face incarceration forgotten and alone. #Mileg
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From reentry to advocacy, the real work is happening every day across Michigan.
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If you've been following the news lately, you've probably noticed that Michigan prisons have been making headlines almost daily.
So we're asking: Which issue do you believe needs the most urgent attention in Michigan prisons today?
#MiLeg
From juvenile lifer to pastor and scholar—Shawn England graduated from @CalvinSeminary (MTS) on May 16 and was commissioned as Pastor of Celebration Fellowship (Outside) on May 17.
Second chances in action. Congratulations, Shawn!
#RestorativeJustice
HFP is excited to participate in 3 upcoming Reentry United events across Michigan this summer!
Direct connection matters.
Your support helps us continue showing up for incarcerated people across the state. conta.cc/4npibOO
140 people died in #MI prison custody last year.
32 reportedly had no one claim their remains.
@humanity4prison is developing a memorial initiative called ‘Lest We Forget’ to honor those lives.
Read more: conta.cc/4npibOO
Like to help? contact doug@humanityforprisoners.org
Congratulations to longtime #Michigan#journalist Paul Egan on receiving multiple journalism honors for his investigative reporting on Michigan prisons and incarceration issues.
Thank you, Paul, for continuing to shine a light on these issues.
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Efrén Paredes Jr. was sentenced to life without parole for a crime committed at age 15.
Supporters are asking @GovWhitmer to consider commutation after decades of demonstrated transformation and advocacy work.
Take action here:
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'We requested to donate $2,500 to your organization, and it was approved.’
A donation from incarcerated men through the M.T.U. Warden’s Forum to support Humanity for Prisoners. read more
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FINAL DAY.
You have until midnight tonight to make a quadrupled donation to Humanity for Prisoners’ Annual UNBALL campaign.
Support incarcerated people across Michigan:
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"The words “You Matter” really means a lot…"
An incarcerated client recently donated $25 to Humanity for Prisoners and thanked HFP for reminding people behind bars that they still matter.
Small acts of humanity matter.
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UNBALL CAMPAIGN — TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY
Tomorrow is the FINAL day of HFP’s Annual UNBALL campaign.
All new donations made before midnight tomorrow will be quadrupled.
Donate here:
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As Father’s Day approaches, we’re thinking about the thousands of Michigan children with an incarcerated parent. 1 in 10 Michigan children have experienced parental incarceration. Read our reflection on incarceration, motherhood, and family separation: conta.cc/4npibOO
#Detroit artist Raymond Gray is currently sitting in 3rd place! Voting closes tonight, and votes are being counted 2x right now.
Ray is a former HFP client, a gifted artist, and someone many in our community care deeply about.
Vote:
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Eight people have died in Michigan prison custody in just two months. Families are grieving. Incarcerated people are scared. Questions continue mounting.
At HFP, we believe incarceration should never become a death sentence.
Detroit artist Raymond Gray is currently in 3rd place in The People’s Artist competition presented by Johnny Depp. Voting for the Top 10 ends tonight, and votes are currently doubled.
Vote here:
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The May 31 deadline is approaching.
All NEW donations to Humanity for Prisoners are currently being quadrupled.
Support incarcerated people and families across Michigan
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The final days of HFP’s Annual UNBALL are here.
No gala. No tuxedos. No expensive event.
Just direct support for incarcerated people across Michigan.
All new donations quadrupled through May 31.
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Understaffing is a real problem in jails & prisons and is directly tied to the living conditions of incarcerated people. If the U.S. actually wants to solve it, it's time to decarcerate — not invest in failed recruitment & hiring strategies.
Learn more 👇
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