We are a volunteer-run nonprofit lender providing interest-free loans

We are focused on New York City communities who cannot afford to pay the bail/bonds of their incarcerated loved ones.

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Who can apply?

Friends and family members as well as attorneys, social workers and other professionals can use this application form.

Who will post bail?

In all but a few cases Emergency Release cannot post bail; our involvement is limited to making interest-free loans which people can use to post bail or for partially-secured bond (PSB)

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Central to our mission is the release of minors, Trans, Gender-Non-Conforming, and Intersex folx, whom we believe to be the most impacted by structural violence. We welcome your involvement as our work is driven by volunteers, and we are grateful for your financial support.

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