The Bail Project

05/18/2026

Over 59 million people in America struggle with their mental health and two million of them are locked in a jail cell each year.

The justice system treats mental illness like a crime, trapping people in jail instead of providing treatment. This has created the devastating reality that jails are now the largest mental health providers in the country, where those incarcerated are six times more likely to have a serious mental illness compared to the general public. And once inside, many struggle to get out simply because they cannot afford their bail.

The Bail Project provides support to those dealing with mental health challenges by paying bail, for free, and connecting our clients to supportive services. This , join us in ensuring that people struggling with mental health can come home before trial and receive the care they need.

05/14/2026

With just hours left to go, we need you now more than ever to stop harmful bail legislation from passing in Congress.

Send our pre-filled email template to your representatives urging them to vote NO on H.R.s 5213, 5625, and 6260.

❌H.R.s 5213 and 5625, will increase the amount of people incarcerated pretrial and defund community safety services at the state level.

❌H.R. 6260 weaponizes federal criminal laws against nonprofits, like The Bail Project. Under the bill, formerly incarcerated people will have a harder time getting employment, with employers facing the risk of criminal charges for hiring someone with a record.

There’s still time to stop these bills – take action at the link below!

https://www.votervoice.net/BailProject/Campaigns/134731/Respond

05/13/2026

Time is running out: we need your help to stop regressive bills from passing the House! This Friday, the House of Representatives is voting on bills that will negatively impact bail reform across the country – but there is still time to stop them!

❌H.R.s 5213 and 5625, will increase the amount of people incarcerated pretrial and defund community safety services at the state level.

❌H.R. 6260 weaponizes federal criminal laws against nonprofits, like The Bail Project. Under the bill, formerly incarcerated people will have a harder time getting employment, with employers facing the risk of criminal charges for hiring someone with a record.

The vote is happening in two days. Your actions are needed to block these bills!
Click our link in bio today and email your representative to demand that they vote NO on H.R.s 5213, 5625, and 6260.

05/12/2026

Your voice matters! Take action now to stop H.R.s 5213, 5625, and 6260 from moving further through Congress.

The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the bills right NOW. If passed, these bills will:

❌Increase pretrial detention
❌Defund proven public safety measures
❌Restrict charitable bail organizations
❌Drain taxpayer dollars
❌Undermine states’ rights
❌Make communities less safe

YOU have the power to stop these bills before they cause harm to our communities – but we must act fast.

Click the link in our bio to email your representative today and demand they vote NO on H.R.s 5213, 5625, and 6260!

05/11/2026

⚠️ Bail reform is under attack. ⚠️ Take action now to block dangerous bills in Congress!

Three harmful bills are moving through the House of Representatives right now – threatening to increase pretrial detention and strip states of successful, data-driven bail reform policies. The bills are called H.R.s 5213, 5625, and 6260, and without your help, they will:

🚨Drain taxpayer dollars.
These bills would increase jail populations dramatically, forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for locking up people who have not been convicted of a crime.

🚨Undermine States’ Rights.
These bills defy the Tenth Amendment and would allow the federal government to override the decisions of local leaders who know their communities best.

🚨Defund Proven Public Safety Measures.
These bills threaten to strip states and localities of Byrne JAG grant funding – millions of dollars in critical federal funds that support community safety, including drug treatment, victim services, and court operations.

🚨Make Communities Less Safe.
These bills would unravel data-driven safety measures made possible by bail reform.

YOU have the power to stop these bills and impact thousands of lives – but we must act fast. Click the link below to email your house representative today and demand a NO vote on H.R.s 5213, 5625, and 6260!

https://www.votervoice.net/BailProject/Campaigns/134731/Respond

05/11/2026

Mothers like Destinie should not have to miss bedtime, milestones, or moments that matter just because they can’t pay for their freedom.

Mother’s Day is a reminder that too many mothers are separated from their children simply because of unaffordable cash bail – not because they’ve been convicted of a crime.

Ending cash bail protects children from unnecessary trauma and ensures mothers can continue caring for their loved ones while awaiting their day in court. Join us in reuniting families at bailproject.org.

05/06/2026

Dasia flooded the toilet in her jail pod in a last-ditch effort to make herself heard. It's not a moment she's proud of – but it's a moment she learned from.

Dasia is poet, a singer-songwriter, and a former correctional officer – and also someone who, like thousands across the country, struggles with her mental health.

"Without being under a substance, sometimes it feels like you are anyway."

Dasia would spend twelve days incarcerated due to a $500 bond she couldn't afford. But still, she stayed determined – and discovered something within herself beyond what she could have predicted.

“It’s never too late to start over.”

Once a correctional officer, later jailed, Dasia experienced the system from both sides. Her story is a testament to growth, accountability, and the power of a second chance.

05/04/2026

Experiencing a mental health crisis alone in a parking lot, Leah was confused and frighted. But instead of being taken to a hospital, the police booked her into jail.

"I was told I would get mental health help at the jail, but I didn't. Instead, I was put in an anti-suicide jacket and kept alone in a cell."

Those nights in solitary confinement were only the beginning. For months, Leah struggled to navigate a criminal justice system that was not built for her.

"When I was in court I didn't understand what was happening to me. I was still dealing with my mental health. But now that I'm better it's too late."

Leah is not alone. Pretrial detention cuts people off from treatment, support, and stability – worsening mental health and making recovery harder.

Real safety means investing in care, not incarceration. This and every month, we're committed to reducing unnecessary jail time for clients like Leah. Join us at bailproject.org!

04/30/2026

April is Second Chance Month – a time dedicated to people reentering the community after incarceration. In a conversation on the Let It Be Known podcast, our CEO David Gaspar challenges the traditional narrative around second chances.

A second chance implies having received a first chance. But the reality is, hundreds of thousands of Americans do not even get an initial opportunity to succeed. Underfunded schools, unaffordable housing, and other policy failures create instability and a slippery slope towards incarceration.

We must build the world that is missing for so many of the people we serve – investing in support long before the legal system gets involved. At The Bail Project, we don't just offer a second chance. We offer the first real chance many will ever have.

04/29/2026

Henry was detained for nearly one month at the Maricopa County Jail after a traffic stop. His wife sold what possessions she could, but it wasn’t enough to afford his $5,000 bond. His free bailout changed everything.

The first step out of a jail cell can be a powerful opportunity to reclaim freedom, but stability comes with the support that follows.

You can be part of someone’s next steps toward freedom. Join us today: https://donor.bailproject.org/page/FUNQWQAJBKQ?utm_source=socialorg&utm_campaign=firststephenry&utm_medium=facebook

04/28/2026

Calling all obstacle course enthusiasts! You can now register for any Spartan Race across the country and be a fundraiser for The Bail Project.

By fundraising, you will help free thousands of people from unnecessary incarceration and support our mission to end cash bail.

And what’s more, the top 10 fundraisers for The Bail Project will receive a free VIP ticket to any national Spartan or Tough Mudder race!

All 2026 races are eligible for fundraising, but don’t wait – the deadline to register as a fundraiser is June 30th, 2026. Together, we can create a system where wealth is no longer a barrier to freedom. Register today at our link in bio and get ready to race to end cash bail!