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Records <\/span>Can Too.<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo.jpg” alt=”Gannon University” title_text=”logo” align=”center” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-100px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#0098ed” header_4_font_size=”24px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”0px|-12px||-12px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”130px||15px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”130px||15px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_4_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_4_font_size_phone=”24px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
A pardon is total forgiveness by the state and it requires the court, prosecutors, and state police to erase your record like it never happened.<\/strong><\/h4>\nYou will never have to \u201ccheck the box\u201d again!<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|700||on|||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_text_align_tablet=”left” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Gannon University Hub of the Pardon Project of Erie County (PPEC)<\/h4>\n
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Gannon University serves as a main location (\u201cHub\u201d) of the Pardon Project of Erie County: a volunteer program by which people trained in the pardon process and forms (\u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) help individuals apply for pardons from the Governor.<\/p>\n
A pardon is a powerful tool for people who deserve a second chance. In Pennsylvania, the pardon process is free and more accessible than ever before. The Pardon Project of Erie County was created to help members of our community who were once convicted of a non-violent crime, completed their sentence, and turned their lives around \u2013 and only their past is holding them back from pursuing their potential.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re someone who has a criminal conviction in your past and is being held back from what you can achieve, you should consider seeking a pardon. There are several benefits to doing so. Firstly, a pardon can help remove the stigma and barriers that come with having a criminal record, making it easier to find employment, housing, and education opportunities. Additionally, a pardon can provide a sense of closure and allow you to move on from your past, freeing you to pursue personal and professional growth. The potential benefits of a pardon are significant and can create a range of opportunities that may not have been available otherwise. We want to help you realize this opportunity!<\/p>\n
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If you have ever pled guilty or been convicted of a non-violent state crime in Pennsylvania and completed your sentence at least five years ago, you should consider applying for a pardon.<\/h5>\n
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Gannon University Hub of the Pardon Project of Erie County (PPEC)<\/h4>\n
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Gannon University serves as a main location (\u201cHub\u201d) of the Pardon Project of Erie County: a volunteer program by which people trained in the pardon process and forms (\u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) help individuals apply for pardons from the Governor.<\/p>\n
A pardon is a powerful tool for people who deserve a second chance. In Pennsylvania, the pardon process is free and more accessible than ever before. The Pardon Project of Erie County was created to help members of our community who were once convicted of a non-violent crime, completed their sentence, and turned their lives around \u2013 and only their past is holding them back from pursuing their potential.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re someone who has a criminal conviction in your past and is being held back from what you can achieve, you should consider seeking a pardon. There are several benefits to doing so. Firstly, a pardon can help remove the stigma and barriers that come with having a criminal record, making it easier to find employment, housing, and education opportunities. Additionally, a pardon can provide a sense of closure and allow you to move on from your past, freeing you to pursue personal and professional growth. The potential benefits of a pardon are significant and can create a range of opportunities that may not have been available otherwise. We want to help you realize this opportunity!<\/p>\n
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If you have ever pled guilty or been convicted of a non-violent state crime in Pennsylvania and completed your sentence at least five years ago, you should consider applying for a pardon.<\/h5>\n
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A pardon is total forgiveness by the state and it requires the court, prosecutors, and state police to erase your record like it never happened.<\/h4>\nYou will never have to \u201ccheck the box\u201d again!<\/h4>\n
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CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong> Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to sign pardons faster<\/strong> and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include funding for pardon projects<\/strong> in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong> Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to sign pardons faster<\/strong> and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include funding for pardon projects<\/strong> in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_5_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#295887″ header_5_font_tablet=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_font_phone=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_font_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to\u00a0sign pardons faster<\/strong>\u00a0and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include\u00a0funding for pardon projects<\/strong>\u00a0in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_id=”locations” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#295887″ background_image=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Group-9-4.png” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pennsylvania-County-Map.png” alt=”Pennsylvania County Map” title_text=”Pennsylvania County Map” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#dbff00″ header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Find a Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
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Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called \u201cPardon Hubs\u201d) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called \u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) ready to help people fill out the application.<\/p>\n
Click on the county name below to be directed to their website.
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Pennsylvania is leading the nation in pardon reform! The pardon process is entirely free, a lawyer is not necessary, and over 80% of the people going before the PA Board of Pardons actually end up with a pardon! Over a ten-year period, pardons brought over $16.5 million dollars in higher wages into communities all across the state<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Erie County deserves its fair share!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”contact” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|800||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_text_align_tablet=”center” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Who We Are<\/h4>\n
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The statewide Pardon Project (of which we are a part) was founded in 2018. The organization was inspired by the belief that the clemency process in the United States is broken and in need of reform. The founders recognized that many people who are eligible for clemency are unable to navigate the complex and opaque application process, and that those who do apply are often denied without explanation.<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project of Erie County was started in 2021, with the enthusiastic support of the Court, the District Attorney\u2019s Office, and the Erie County Bar Association. Gannon University opened our Hub in 2023, and we now help our clients on campus and over the phone. Antonio Howard serves as Pardon & Commutation Hub Coordinator. Peter Agresti, Esquire, serves as the Gannon Hub Supervisor.<\/p>\n
You will never have to \u201ccheck the box\u201d again!<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|700||on|||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_text_align_tablet=”left” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Gannon University Hub of the Pardon Project of Erie County (PPEC)<\/h4>\n
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Gannon University serves as a main location (\u201cHub\u201d) of the Pardon Project of Erie County: a volunteer program by which people trained in the pardon process and forms (\u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) help individuals apply for pardons from the Governor.<\/p>\n
A pardon is a powerful tool for people who deserve a second chance. In Pennsylvania, the pardon process is free and more accessible than ever before. The Pardon Project of Erie County was created to help members of our community who were once convicted of a non-violent crime, completed their sentence, and turned their lives around \u2013 and only their past is holding them back from pursuing their potential.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re someone who has a criminal conviction in your past and is being held back from what you can achieve, you should consider seeking a pardon. There are several benefits to doing so. Firstly, a pardon can help remove the stigma and barriers that come with having a criminal record, making it easier to find employment, housing, and education opportunities. Additionally, a pardon can provide a sense of closure and allow you to move on from your past, freeing you to pursue personal and professional growth. The potential benefits of a pardon are significant and can create a range of opportunities that may not have been available otherwise. We want to help you realize this opportunity!<\/p>\n
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If you have ever pled guilty or been convicted of a non-violent state crime in Pennsylvania and completed your sentence at least five years ago, you should consider applying for a pardon.<\/h5>\n
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Records <\/span>Can Too.<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|700||on|||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-25px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” header_4_text_align_tablet=”left” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Gannon University Hub of the Pardon Project of Erie County (PPEC)<\/h4>\n
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Gannon University serves as a main location (\u201cHub\u201d) of the Pardon Project of Erie County: a volunteer program by which people trained in the pardon process and forms (\u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) help individuals apply for pardons from the Governor.<\/p>\n
A pardon is a powerful tool for people who deserve a second chance. In Pennsylvania, the pardon process is free and more accessible than ever before. The Pardon Project of Erie County was created to help members of our community who were once convicted of a non-violent crime, completed their sentence, and turned their lives around \u2013 and only their past is holding them back from pursuing their potential.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re someone who has a criminal conviction in your past and is being held back from what you can achieve, you should consider seeking a pardon. There are several benefits to doing so. Firstly, a pardon can help remove the stigma and barriers that come with having a criminal record, making it easier to find employment, housing, and education opportunities. Additionally, a pardon can provide a sense of closure and allow you to move on from your past, freeing you to pursue personal and professional growth. The potential benefits of a pardon are significant and can create a range of opportunities that may not have been available otherwise. We want to help you realize this opportunity!<\/p>\n
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If you have ever pled guilty or been convicted of a non-violent state crime in Pennsylvania and completed your sentence at least five years ago, you should consider applying for a pardon.<\/h5>\n
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A pardon is total forgiveness by the state and it requires the court, prosecutors, and state police to erase your record like it never happened.<\/h4>\nYou will never have to \u201ccheck the box\u201d again!<\/h4>\n
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CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong> Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to sign pardons faster<\/strong> and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include funding for pardon projects<\/strong> in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong> Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to sign pardons faster<\/strong> and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include funding for pardon projects<\/strong> in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_5_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#295887″ header_5_font_tablet=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_font_phone=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_font_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to\u00a0sign pardons faster<\/strong>\u00a0and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include\u00a0funding for pardon projects<\/strong>\u00a0in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_id=”locations” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#295887″ background_image=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Group-9-4.png” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pennsylvania-County-Map.png” alt=”Pennsylvania County Map” title_text=”Pennsylvania County Map” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#dbff00″ header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Find a Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
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Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called \u201cPardon Hubs\u201d) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called \u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) ready to help people fill out the application.<\/p>\n
Click on the county name below to be directed to their website.
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\nBeaver County<\/a>
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Pennsylvania is leading the nation in pardon reform! The pardon process is entirely free, a lawyer is not necessary, and over 80% of the people going before the PA Board of Pardons actually end up with a pardon! Over a ten-year period, pardons brought over $16.5 million dollars in higher wages into communities all across the state<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Erie County deserves its fair share!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”contact” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|800||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_text_align_tablet=”center” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Who We Are<\/h4>\n
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The statewide Pardon Project (of which we are a part) was founded in 2018. The organization was inspired by the belief that the clemency process in the United States is broken and in need of reform. The founders recognized that many people who are eligible for clemency are unable to navigate the complex and opaque application process, and that those who do apply are often denied without explanation.<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project of Erie County was started in 2021, with the enthusiastic support of the Court, the District Attorney\u2019s Office, and the Erie County Bar Association. Gannon University opened our Hub in 2023, and we now help our clients on campus and over the phone. Antonio Howard serves as Pardon & Commutation Hub Coordinator. Peter Agresti, Esquire, serves as the Gannon Hub Supervisor.<\/p>\n
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Gannon University Hub of the Pardon Project of Erie County (PPEC)<\/h4>\n
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Gannon University serves as a main location (\u201cHub\u201d) of the Pardon Project of Erie County: a volunteer program by which people trained in the pardon process and forms (\u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) help individuals apply for pardons from the Governor.<\/p>\n
A pardon is a powerful tool for people who deserve a second chance. In Pennsylvania, the pardon process is free and more accessible than ever before. The Pardon Project of Erie County was created to help members of our community who were once convicted of a non-violent crime, completed their sentence, and turned their lives around \u2013 and only their past is holding them back from pursuing their potential.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re someone who has a criminal conviction in your past and is being held back from what you can achieve, you should consider seeking a pardon. There are several benefits to doing so. Firstly, a pardon can help remove the stigma and barriers that come with having a criminal record, making it easier to find employment, housing, and education opportunities. Additionally, a pardon can provide a sense of closure and allow you to move on from your past, freeing you to pursue personal and professional growth. The potential benefits of a pardon are significant and can create a range of opportunities that may not have been available otherwise. We want to help you realize this opportunity!<\/p>\n
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If you have ever pled guilty or been convicted of a non-violent state crime in Pennsylvania and completed your sentence at least five years ago, you should consider applying for a pardon.<\/h5>\n
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A pardon is total forgiveness by the state and it requires the court, prosecutors, and state police to erase your record like it never happened.<\/h4>\nYou will never have to \u201ccheck the box\u201d again!<\/h4>\n
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CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong> Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to sign pardons faster<\/strong> and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include funding for pardon projects<\/strong> in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong> Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to sign pardons faster<\/strong> and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include funding for pardon projects<\/strong> in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_5_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#295887″ header_5_font_tablet=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_font_phone=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|800|||||||” header_5_font_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to\u00a0sign pardons faster<\/strong>\u00a0and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include\u00a0funding for pardon projects<\/strong>\u00a0in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_id=”locations” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#295887″ background_image=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Group-9-4.png” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pennsylvania-County-Map.png” alt=”Pennsylvania County Map” title_text=”Pennsylvania County Map” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#dbff00″ header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Find a Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
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Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called \u201cPardon Hubs\u201d) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called \u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) ready to help people fill out the application.<\/p>\n
Click on the county name below to be directed to their website.
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\nBerks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCumberland County (in development)
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\nChester County<\/a>
\nCrawford County (in development)
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\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
\nLehigh County (in development)
\nMontgomery County<\/a>
\nNorthampton County (in development)
\nPhiladelphia County<\/a>
\nSomerset County<\/a>
\nWayne County<\/a>
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\nWestmoreland County<\/a>
\nYork County<\/a>
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\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
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\nCumberland County (in development)
\nDelaware County<\/a>
\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
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\nSomerset County<\/a>
\nWashington County<\/a>
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\nWestmoreland County<\/a>
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Pennsylvania is leading the nation in pardon reform! The pardon process is entirely free, a lawyer is not necessary, and over 80% of the people going before the PA Board of Pardons actually end up with a pardon! Over a ten-year period, pardons brought over $16.5 million dollars in higher wages into communities all across the state<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Erie County deserves its fair share!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”contact” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|800||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_text_align_tablet=”center” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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The statewide Pardon Project (of which we are a part) was founded in 2018. The organization was inspired by the belief that the clemency process in the United States is broken and in need of reform. The founders recognized that many people who are eligible for clemency are unable to navigate the complex and opaque application process, and that those who do apply are often denied without explanation.<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project of Erie County was started in 2021, with the enthusiastic support of the Court, the District Attorney\u2019s Office, and the Erie County Bar Association. Gannon University opened our Hub in 2023, and we now help our clients on campus and over the phone. Antonio Howard serves as Pardon & Commutation Hub Coordinator. Peter Agresti, Esquire, serves as the Gannon Hub Supervisor.<\/p>\n
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CALL TO ACTION! Spend JUST TWO MINUTES on TWO VERY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES<\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0Click this link<\/a><\/span> to Read then Sign letters (1) to the Gov urging him to\u00a0sign pardons faster<\/strong>\u00a0and (2) to the House Appropriations Committee urging it to include\u00a0funding for pardon projects<\/strong>\u00a0in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Thank You!<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_id=”locations” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#295887″ background_image=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Group-9-4.png” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pennsylvania-County-Map.png” alt=”Pennsylvania County Map” title_text=”Pennsylvania County Map” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#dbff00″ header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Find a Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]It\u2019s so easy to apply that Pardon Projects (groups of volunteers) are springing up in counties all around the state helping people fill out the form.<\/p>\n
Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called \u201cPardon Hubs\u201d) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called \u201cPardon Coaches\u201d) ready to help people fill out the application.<\/p>\n
Click on the county name below to be directed to their website.
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\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCumberland County (in development)
\nCentre County<\/a>
\nChester County<\/a>
\nCrawford County (in development)
\nDelaware County<\/a>
\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
\nLehigh County (in development)
\nMontgomery County<\/a>
\nNorthampton County (in development)
\nPhiladelphia County<\/a>
\nSomerset County<\/a>
\nWayne County<\/a>
\nWashington County<\/a>
\nWestmoreland County<\/a>
\nYork County<\/a>
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\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCentre County<\/a>
\nChester County<\/a>
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\nCumberland County (in development)
\nDelaware County<\/a>
\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
\nLehigh County (in development)
\nMontgomery County<\/a>
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\nPhiladelphia County<\/a>
\nSomerset County<\/a>
\nWashington County<\/a>
\nWayne County<\/a>
\nWestmoreland County<\/a>
\nYork County<\/a>
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Did You Know?<\/h2>\n
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Pennsylvania is leading the nation in pardon reform! The pardon process is entirely free, a lawyer is not necessary, and over 80% of the people going before the PA Board of Pardons actually end up with a pardon! Over a ten-year period, pardons brought over $16.5 million dollars in higher wages into communities all across the state<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Erie County deserves its fair share!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”contact” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|800||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_text_align_tablet=”center” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Who We Are<\/h4>\n
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The statewide Pardon Project (of which we are a part) was founded in 2018. The organization was inspired by the belief that the clemency process in the United States is broken and in need of reform. The founders recognized that many people who are eligible for clemency are unable to navigate the complex and opaque application process, and that those who do apply are often denied without explanation.<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project of Erie County was started in 2021, with the enthusiastic support of the Court, the District Attorney\u2019s Office, and the Erie County Bar Association. Gannon University opened our Hub in 2023, and we now help our clients on campus and over the phone. Antonio Howard serves as Pardon & Commutation Hub Coordinator. Peter Agresti, Esquire, serves as the Gannon Hub Supervisor.<\/p>\n
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\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCumberland County (in development)
\nCentre County<\/a>
\nChester County<\/a>
\nCrawford County (in development)
\nDelaware County<\/a>
\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
\nLehigh County (in development)
\nMontgomery County<\/a>
\nNorthampton County (in development)
\nPhiladelphia County<\/a>
\nSomerset County<\/a>
\nWayne County<\/a>
\nWashington County<\/a>
\nWestmoreland County<\/a>
\nYork County<\/a>
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\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCentre County<\/a>
\nChester County<\/a>
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\nCumberland County (in development)
\nDelaware County<\/a>
\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
\nLehigh County (in development)
\nMontgomery County<\/a>
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\nPhiladelphia County<\/a>
\nSomerset County<\/a>
\nWashington County<\/a>
\nWayne County<\/a>
\nWestmoreland County<\/a>
\nYork County<\/a>
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Two –<\/strong><\/h3>\nThirds<\/strong><\/h3>\nof those who apply for a pardon in Pennsylvania actually get one!
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Did You Know?<\/h2>\n
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Pennsylvania is leading the nation in pardon reform! The pardon process is entirely free, a lawyer is not necessary, and over 80% of the people going before the PA Board of Pardons actually end up with a pardon! Over a ten-year period, pardons brought over $16.5 million dollars in higher wages into communities all across the state<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Erie County deserves its fair share!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”contact” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|800||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_text_align_tablet=”center” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Who We Are<\/h4>\n
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The statewide Pardon Project (of which we are a part) was founded in 2018. The organization was inspired by the belief that the clemency process in the United States is broken and in need of reform. The founders recognized that many people who are eligible for clemency are unable to navigate the complex and opaque application process, and that those who do apply are often denied without explanation.<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project of Erie County was started in 2021, with the enthusiastic support of the Court, the District Attorney\u2019s Office, and the Erie County Bar Association. Gannon University opened our Hub in 2023, and we now help our clients on campus and over the phone. Antonio Howard serves as Pardon & Commutation Hub Coordinator. Peter Agresti, Esquire, serves as the Gannon Hub Supervisor.<\/p>\n
of those who apply for a pardon in Pennsylvania actually get one!
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Did You Know?<\/h2>\n
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Pennsylvania is leading the nation in pardon reform! The pardon process is entirely free, a lawyer is not necessary, and over 80% of the people going before the PA Board of Pardons actually end up with a pardon! Over a ten-year period, pardons brought over $16.5 million dollars in higher wages into communities all across the state<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Erie County deserves its fair share!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”contact” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|800||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#295887″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_text_align_tablet=”center” header_4_text_align_phone=”left” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#DBFF00″ divider_weight=”6px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” width_tablet=”50%” width_phone=”75%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_5_text_color=”#295887″ hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Pardon Project of Erie County was started in 2021, with the enthusiastic support of the Court, the District Attorney\u2019s Office, and the Erie County Bar Association. Gannon University opened our Hub in 2023, and we now help our clients on campus and over the phone. Antonio Howard serves as Pardon & Commutation Hub Coordinator. Peter Agresti, Esquire, serves as the Gannon Hub Supervisor.<\/p>\nWho We Are<\/h4>\n
The statewide Pardon Project (of which we are a part) was founded in 2018. The organization was inspired by the belief that the clemency process in the United States is broken and in need of reform. The founders recognized that many people who are eligible for clemency are unable to navigate the complex and opaque application process, and that those who do apply are often denied without explanation.<\/p>\n