Founded: 2014 | Location: California | Focus: Criminal Justice Reform
Unite the People Inc. is a nonprofit organization addressing mass incarceration through advocacy for prison and sentencing reform. Established by concerned citizens, defense attorneys, and families affected by incarceration, the organization champions rehabilitation-centered correctional policies.
Key Work Areas:
- Advocating for individuals committed to personal growth during incarceration
- Supporting families affected by the prison system
- Promoting rehabilitation over punishment in correctional institutions
- Challenging systemic barriers that prevent successful reintegration
The organization serves as a bridge between incarcerated individuals working toward betterment and society, advocating for recognition of human potential for change and meaningful contribution to communities.
Mission: Creating systemic change that transforms how society views and treats individuals affected by incarceration, emphasizing hope, rehabilitation, and second chances.
Website:
https://www.Unitethepeople.org
Founded: 2001 | Tax Status: 501(c)(3) | Focus: Military, Veterans, and First Responders Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 to honor the memory of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who lost his life saving others during the September 11, 2001 attacks. The foundation's mission is to honor the sacrifice of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller and all those who laid down their lives to save others on September 11, 2001, as well as military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice.
Key Programs:
Smart Homes for Heroes: The foundation assists catastrophically injured veterans with specially adapted smart homes to enhance their quality of life. The foundation's cornerstone initiative involves building custom "smart homes" for catastrophically injured service members and first responders, a mission inspired by the needs of quadruple amputee Sergeant Brendan Marrocco.
Gold Star Family Home Program: This program provides mortgage-free homes to military families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, honoring the legacy of fallen service members by providing surviving spouses and young children with mortgage-free homes.
Fallen First Responder Support: The foundation offers financial support to families of fallen first responders and provides housing assistance.
Impact and Recognition
Based on its 2023 tax return, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation spent 90.4 percent of its $272 million budget on programs and 9.6 percent on overhead. The organization is Top-Rated by CharityWatch and has delivered hundreds of mortgage-free homes to heroes and their families across the United States.
The foundation operates through nationwide charity runs and fundraising efforts, continuing Stephen Siller's legacy of selfless service to help America's heroes and their families rebuild their lives after tragedy.
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