Every dollar you donate to the Northwest Community Bail Fund goes to bailing out someone who can’t otherwise afford it. When the money is returned, it is used again to bail out another person, with a small portion supporting our staff and advocacy efforts.
Pretrial detention creates a harmful cycle, leading to recidivism, job loss, housing instability, and loss of parental custody. Most people in jail are not held because they’re dangerous but because they can’t afford bail. People of color are disproportionately affected, often facing higher bail amounts with the consequences of pretrial detention undermining the chance of a fair trial and putting people under enormous pressure to take a plea deal, even if they are wrongfully accused, and doesn't make our communities any safer.
Your contribution directly challenges this system - a system that perpetuates violence and despair. It’s a tangible way to keep families together, protect people from the harms of jail, and ensure that everyone has a fair chance to defend themselves from a position of freedom. Thank you for your support.
Want to donate specifically to post bail for protesters? We have a separate form for that.