Because of your advocacy, the Pennsylvania Prison Society will receive funding in the newly approved Pennsylvania state budget.
Thank you to everyone who contacted your legislators, shared our message, and spoke up for the importance of our work. This funding includes restored support for our bus service, which helps keep Pennsylvania families connected through incarceration.
As our Executive Director, Claire Shubik-Richards, said:
"We are grateful to the members of the General Assembly and Governor Shapiro for restoring funding for this critical program that helps keep Pennsylvania families connected. Regular family visits are one of the most effective ways to reduce recidivism and strengthen public safety. Incarcerated people who receive in-person visits have better behavior while incarcerated—keeping prisons and correctional officers safe—and are less likely to re-offend when released, keeping Pennsylvania safe. Yet too many families face barriers such as transportation challenges, long travel distances, and financial hardship that make visiting an incarcerated loved one difficult or impossible. Restoring this funding helps ensure families can maintain these vital connections, supporting successful reentry, stronger families, and safer communities across the Commonwealth."
We are deeply grateful to every supporter who took action. Your support makes victories like this possible. Thank you for standing with us.
