Hearts on a Wire

Hearts on a Wire Grassroots inside/outside prison advocacy collective working to address the needs of transgender people in PA prisons. We meet from 6-7:30 pm every Monday.

Open meetings 6-7:30pm every Monday, contact us for meeting link.
~ venmo: Hearts on a Wire is a grassroots inside/outside prison advocacy organization working to address the needs of transgender people in Pennsylvania’s prisons. We are trans and nonbinary people building a movement for gender self-determination, racial and economic justice, and an end to policing and imprisoning our communities. Contact us for virtual meeting info. (business) venmo:

Ashley, one of our longtime family members, just GOT OUT after 12 years!! Consider helping our trans sister with basic n...
07/28/2026

Ashley, one of our longtime family members, just GOT OUT after 12 years!! Consider helping our trans sister with basic necessities for her reentry and transition journey. πŸ’žπŸ’žπŸ’˜πŸ’˜πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’ŸπŸ’Ÿ

GO FUND ME LINK: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ashleys-reentry-transition-journey

ALSO IN BIO!!!!

From Ashley:
Hi .im Ashley karma horan. Im a transgender woman who was recently released from prison after 12 years I've benn in the process of traransitiong for all these years but the doc wouldn't allow me to get any transitional care all my dreams of becoming whole have benn on hold
Please help me complete my journey. Or areas make some progress. Please. Thank you for your time. Ashley karma horan

Ashley, one of our longtime family members, just GOT OUT after 12 years!! Consider helping our trans sister with basic n...
07/28/2026

Ashley, one of our longtime family members, just GOT OUT after 12 years!! Consider helping our trans sister with basic necessities for her reentry and transition journey. πŸ’žπŸ’žπŸ’˜πŸ’˜πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’ŸπŸ’Ÿ

GO FUND ME LINK: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ashleys-reentry-transition-journey

ALSO IN BIO!!!

Ashley, one of our longtime family members, just GOT OUT after 12 years!! Please consider helping our trans sister with ...
07/28/2026

Ashley, one of our longtime family members, just GOT OUT after 12 years!! Please consider helping our trans sister with basic necessities for her reentry and transition journey. πŸ’žπŸ’žπŸ’˜πŸ’˜πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’ŸπŸ’Ÿ

GO FUND ME LINK: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ashleys-reentry-transition-journey

From Ashley:
Hi .im Ashley karma horan. Im a transgender woman who was recently released from prison after 12 years I've benn in the process of traransitiong for all these years but the doc wouldn't allow me to get any transitional care all my dreams of becoming whole have benn on hold
Please help me complete my journey. Or areas make some progress. Please. Thank you for your time. Ashley karma horan

Monica is a dedicated member of hearts on a wire's outside collective. Please consider donating to this fundraiser.
07/21/2026

Monica is a dedicated member of hearts on a wire's outside collective. Please consider donating to this fundraiser.

Hi, my name is Monica. I’m reaching out because my lease on my subsidized apartme… Monica Copestakes needs your support for Help Monica Secure a Safe New Home

Hearts on a Wire. Who are we and what do we do? Learn about our incredible inside/outside community centered around supp...
06/25/2026

Hearts on a Wire. Who are we and what do we do? Learn about our incredible inside/outside community centered around supporting trans incarcerated people.

Join Books Through Bars & Hearts On A Wire on Wednesday, May 5th from 6:30-8:30 for Literary Liberation!This is an educa...
05/04/2026

Join Books Through Bars & Hearts On A Wire on Wednesday, May 5th from 6:30-8:30 for Literary Liberation!
This is an educational event for anyone interested in low-risk advocacy for people who are incarcerated. We’ll chat about our work and then dive into volunteering tasks! Snacks & masks will be provided.

03/17/2026

NEW MEETING TIME!!!
Mondays 6pm.
alternating in person and hybrid

OH LOOK! issue 42 of hearts on a wire is available online!!! https://www.heartsonawire.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HO...
03/11/2026

OH LOOK! issue 42 of hearts on a wire is available online!!!

https://www.heartsonawire.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HOAW-42.pdf

01/17/2026
11/04/2025

In addition to personal reflections and creative expressions of our incarcerated members, Hearts on a Wire's 41st issue features articles highlighting the importance of collective action and support from outside to address the needs of incarcerated trans and nonbinary individuals facing discrimination and violence, and includes personal stories of self-advocacy around housing, dress code, medical care, and name changes.

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Philadelphia, PA
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