Support Children in Louisiana's Justice System!

At the Louisiana Center for Children's Rights, we go to the mat for our kids every day -- in the courtroom, in the classroom, and in the community. Even during a pandemic, we're there for our kids. But sometimes what stands between our kids and success are barriers seemingly small, but insurmountable to a family that's struggling to get by.

Eric needs a Chromebook to access his virtual learning. Alyssa's family was evicted during Covid, but can't pay for the rental truck to move in with relatives. Wilson, having been sentenced as a child to die in prison, now needs a JPay device to talk with his mom and dad because family visits are suspended during the pandemic.

No child should sink deeper into the justice system, especially during this difficult period, because they cannot afford the small costs that matter so much to their success. Sometimes our staff covers these costs out of pocket -- in some cases literally giving kids the shoes off our feet. But this isn't sustainable, and these $50, $100, and $500 costs can really add up.

This holiday season, I'm rallying to raise money for LCCR's Small Favors Fund -- a reserve used to help our children and juvenile lifers cover the small costs that stand in the way of opportunity.

• For just $25, you can purchase soap and sanitizer for an incarcerated child
• For $50, you can provide one child with supplies (acrylic paints, etc.) to explore an interest safely at home
• For $100, you can rent a moving van for a family experiencing eviction
• For $250, you can purchase a Chromebook to aid a child with distance learning
• And for $500, you can help two juvenile lifers get JPay devices so that they can keep in touch with loved ones during the pandemic

Black and brown children are the ones most likely to be pulled into the justice system, and face the biggest obstacles in exiting it. I can spare a few bucks to cover the small costs that will help a child leave the justice system behind for good. I hope you can, too.

Together, let's rally to remove obstacles to our kids' success... and change lives for the better. MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY!