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Our Goal: No For-Profit Prisons!

For-profit private prisons, jails and detention centers have no place in a democratic society. Profiteering from the imprisonment of human beings compromises public safety and corrupts justice. In the spirit of democracy and accountability, we call for an end to all incarceration for profit.

Featuring "Friends of Grassroots Leadership"

Building and maintaing relationships with individuals and organizations doing social justice work has always been deeply enbedded in the culture of Grassroots Leadership. With our"Friends of Grassroots Leadership" series, it is our goal to share stories of our friends and allies to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field.

Susan & Albie Wells, founders of Windcall visited our Charlotte office and shared their thoughts on the importance of 'nourishing leaders on the frontlines'.

Susan Wells describes Grassroots Leadership as "the poster child for how to run an organization that allows its workers a full life -- one that nourishes whole people."

"Our nation depends on these people to turn our social investments into positive change."

That's why the Wells invest in Grassroots Leadership.

Grassroots Leadership staff member Luissana Santibañez named
2008 Soros Justice Fellow

The massive expansion of federal detention centers for noncitizens has wrought havoc on family and community relationships. Santibañez, whose own family has been torn apart by recent crackdowns, will build a Texas-based network of former detainees to elevate community awareness and build support for policies that protect the rights of detainees.

 

Si Kahn
Social Activist, Songwriter, Author, Speaker and the Founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Leadership.

Si Kahn has worked for over 40 years as a civil rights, labor and community organizer. His songs of family, community, work and freedom have been recorded by many artists.
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News & Featured Events

Grassroots Leadership's video, T.Don Hutto: America's Family Detention Center available on-line >>

The Ujamaa Project
Spring Retreat
& Cultural Celebration
May 31, 2008
Spirit Square, Charlotte NC

Purchase raffle tickets for $10 each to win “Dark Galley” by local artist Curtis King

9 am - 4 pm Training & Workshops

Grassroots Fundraising For The Soul

Cultural Philanthropy
Giving Time, Talent, & Treasure

7 - 10 pm Evening of Culture

reservations contact Pam Pompey

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