The Alliance of Families for Justice

08/18/2025

Take a moment to read Soffiyah Elijah’s heartfelt reflection and farewell message:

Email from   For almost 10 years, building The Alliance of Families for Justice (“AFJ”) has been the “center of my universe”. As I prepare to retire this month, I have many fond memories and reflectio

08/01/2025

In July, our Central New York office, with the support of our dedicated Friends of AFJ, hosted a beautiful pop-up sale event.

Together, we raised money from pottery and clothing sales—all of which will go toward purchasing items for the Welcome Packages we give to people returning home from prison and jail.

We’re also grateful to everyone who helped with setup and selling on Friday and Saturday—your support made this event possible. A big thank you as well to all the local artists who generously donated their work to the sale.

07/23/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Board Chair Emeritus!!

07/14/2025

You're invited. 🍷✨ The Governing Board of the Alliance of Families for Justice welcomes you to an evening of wine tasting, mocktail sampling, and hors d’oeuvres—curated by renowned wine expert Kesana Francis.

This gathering will raise funds to support AFJ’s vital work. Community is how we will sustain ourselves in any political climate, and how we allocate our resources in these times is vital.

Please wear black attire to complement the elegant setting of the Gentlemen’s Factory.

RSVP TODAY:

Invitation: A Summer Wine Tasting & Mocktail Sampling Soiree hosted by The AFJ Board of Directors: Roslyn R. Morrison, Esq., Sheena Edman-Hamilton, Dr. Sharon E. Smith, Jare'd Goodloe, Kari Muhammad

06/18/2025

DON'T FORGET: This Saturday, June 21 from 10 AM–6 PM, we’re hosting a free, in-person healing retreat for people impacted by mass incarceration—at 8 W. 126th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027.

Spend the day in a supportive space built with your healing in mind. We’ll have one-on-one counseling, yoga, massage, aromatherapy, smoothies, and MUCH more—all at no cost.

Come on your own or with a loved one. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.

📝 Register is required! Click the link to register today: https://afj-ny.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/register?id=259&reset=1

06/16/2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Attica Brother and survivor Tyrone Larkins has joined the ancestors. Tyrone was a truth-teller. A powerful speaker. A man who never stopped fighting for people behind the walls. He spent his life making sure the story of Attica wasn’t buried, that the voices of those who rose up were heard, respected, and remembered.

Rest in power, Tyrone.

🎥 credit: Democracy Now

05/30/2025

Have you registered, yet?

If not, here’s the link: https://afj-ny.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/register?id=259&reset=1

Questions?
Phone: 347-973-0580
Email: [email protected]

Join us for a free, in-person retreat designed to support those whose lives have been touched by incarceration.

Throughout the day, we’ll offer a range of group and one-on-one healing and self-care activities—all thoughtfully curated to meet the unique needs of directly impacted people.

Registration is required: https://afj-ny.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/register?id=259&reset=1

Questions?
Phone: 347-973-0580
Email: [email protected]

05/15/2025

Join us for a free, in-person retreat designed to support those whose lives have been touched by incarceration.

Throughout the day, we’ll offer a range of group and one-on-one healing and self-care activities—all thoughtfully curated to meet the unique needs of directly impacted people.

Registration is required: https://afj-ny.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/register?id=259&reset=1

Questions?
Phone: 347-973-0580
Email: [email protected]

05/01/2025

Prison labor is usually mandatory and often unpaid. This May Day, we’re thinking of the incarcerated workers who are exploited every single day to keep prisons running.

05/01/2025

📣 Happening TOMORROW! There’s still time to register for our powerful May 1st Town Hall exposing the lies and cover-ups inside New York’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

Join us from 6–8 PM ET, in person at 245 Greenwich St, NYC or online.

🔗 Registration is required: https://afj-ny.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=258&noFullMsg=true&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadj3T1ltLiNz19Okkw8IAhQIXPKMAooeBxc91KphKY4cxfMzU7Oyp7Qbdz7gw_aem_pdmXgPt9cPWbnOcQdY_SCQ

04/15/2025

📣 Join us May 1st for a powerful Town Hall focused on dispelling the lies and cover-ups inside New York’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

This hybrid event will take place from 6–8 PM ET—both virtually and in-person at 245 Greenwich St, NYC.

🔗 Registration is REQUIRED: https://afj-ny.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=258&noFullMsg=true

04/09/2025

On March 29th, the Alliance of Families for Justice, with heartfelt thanks to our co-sponsor Homeward NYC, hosted a transformative Day of Healing retreat for families impacted by mass incarceration. 🌸

With over 60 attendees, including formerly incarcerated individuals, their loved ones, and children, this retreat centered care, connection, and collective healing. The day featured everything from smoothie-making and sound baths to one-on-one therapy, art therapy, massages, and acupuncture—each designed to slow down, breathe, and feel supported.

A huge thank you to Homeward NYC, the Harlem Wellness Center, FieldTrip for the delicious food, our volunteers, and to all who attended with love and openness.

💙 This retreat was shaped by our community’s vision and grounded in the power of shared lived experiences.