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More Pardons, Faster!<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\nThere are lots of ways that YOU can help \u2013 just click!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- If you need help erasing your record,\u00a0get help<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
- If you have lived experience in the criminal justice system, join us!<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>The Pardon Project Steering Committee is building a powerful voice for change by having members from all counties. We meet every other month by zoom.<\/li>\n
- Enlist!<\/span><\/strong><\/a> Give us your email address and we will send you a CALL TO ACTION when we need you. We will NOT share your contact information with anyone.<\/li>\n
- Write!<\/span><\/a><\/strong> Join our letter-writing campaign asking the Governor to speed up signing pardons that have been recommended to him.<\/li>\n
- Subscribe!<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Stay informed by subscribing to PLSE\u2019s newsletter \u2013 a 5-minute read every month about developments in record-clearing around Pennsylvania.<\/li>\n
- Follow!<\/span><\/strong> – You can stay up to date with the Pardon Me film and pardon news updates on our Twitter\/X account @Pardons4People<\/span><\/a>. For more record-clearing news, follow the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity on Twitter\/X<\/span><\/a>, Instagram<\/span><\/a>, LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>, and Facebook<\/span><\/a>. Or you can share your own experience! Any pardon-related news, posts, or stories, add the hashtag, #pardons4thepeople.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Volunteer!<\/span><\/strong> We need people to serve as Pardon Coaches (click here<\/span><\/a> for the calendar of upcoming training sessions and register for one) and to help the PPSC with social media, fundraising, and grant-writing \u2013 write us<\/span><\/a> and let us know how you can help..<\/li>\n
- Attend or <\/span>Host a screening<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>Pardon Me \u2013 the documentary short film<\/span><\/a><\/strong> produced and directed by PPSC member Shuja Moore about the pardon process and the potential it releases. Click here for the current schedule of screenings<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Contribute to the Campaign<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 it costs money to get Shuja and his film into a theatre near you, to train Pardon Coaches, to create Pardon Projects \u2026 Give what you can. All gifts are tax-deductible. No gift is too small \u2026 or too big! Be sure to write \u201cPPSC\u201d in the comment box!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
THANK YOU!<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project Steering Committee<\/span><\/strong>
Akeem Sims, Chair (pardon recipient 2021)
Evan Figueroa-Vargas, Vice Chair (pardon recipient 2022)
Paula Budnick, Secretary (pardon recipient 2018)
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On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2. The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/h4>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2. The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/h4>\n” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _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
On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2.\u00a0The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/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_image=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Group-9-4.png” 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\/08\/Pennsylvania-County-Map.png” alt=”Pennsylvania County Map of Pardon Projects” title_text=”Pennsylvania County Map” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _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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Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)<\/a>
Allegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
Beaver County<\/a>
Berks County<\/a>
Bucks County<\/a>
Cambria County<\/a>
Cumberland County (in development)
Centre County<\/a>
Chester County<\/a>
Crawford County (in development)
Delaware County<\/a>
Erie County<\/a>
Lackawanna County<\/a>
Lancaster County<\/a>
Lawrence County (in development)
Lehigh County<\/a>
Luzerne County (in development)
Montgomery County<\/a>
Northampton County<\/a>
Philadelphia County<\/a>
Somerset County<\/a>
Wayne County<\/a>
Washington County<\/a>
Westmoreland County<\/a>
York County<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”12px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”counties” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)<\/a>
\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCentre 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<\/a>
\nLuzerne County (in development)
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Philadelphia County<\/a>
Somerset County<\/a>
Washington County<\/a>
Wayne County<\/a>
Westmoreland County<\/a>
York County<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/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_3,1_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_line_height=”1.3em” 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
You CAN<\/span>
\nDo It Yourself!<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]No Pardon Project in your county (yet)?<\/p>\n
You really CAN do it yourself.<\/p>\n
If you have a question, write us:
\ninfo@plsephilly.org<\/span><\/a>.
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\nClick here<\/a><\/span> for the application form and instructions.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> to watch some self-help videos.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> to hear from people who have been through the process.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|||-75px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Everyone agrees: pardons release potential, helping not just the individual and their families, but whole communities. District Attorneys, Judges, lawyers, communities of faith, chambers of commerce and non-profits around the state are all coming together to help people who have turned their lives around get a fresh start. If you are interested in forming a Pardon Project in your county, CLICK HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nThere are lots of examples and resources to help you get started, plus lots of experience to share. All of the county Pardon Projects are connected through the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”4000px” custom_margin=”-550px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” disabled=”on” 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_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][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\/2022\/06\/ground_breaking.png” title_text=”ground_breaking” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Gotham Bold|800|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#dbff00″ header_3_font_size=”45px” header_3_text_align_tablet=”center” header_3_text_align_phone=”center” header_3_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Let’s Get Started Creating Your New Future!<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#4f4f4f” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”99″ module_alignment=”center” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_enable_image_tablet=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _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=”#FFFFFF” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” 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
About the Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
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\n230 S. Broad Street Suite 1102
\nPhiladelphia, PA 19102<\/p>\n
There are lots of ways that YOU can help \u2013 just click!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- If you need help erasing your record,\u00a0get help<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
- If you have lived experience in the criminal justice system, join us!<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>The Pardon Project Steering Committee is building a powerful voice for change by having members from all counties. We meet every other month by zoom.<\/li>\n
- Enlist!<\/span><\/strong><\/a> Give us your email address and we will send you a CALL TO ACTION when we need you. We will NOT share your contact information with anyone.<\/li>\n
- Write!<\/span><\/a><\/strong> Join our letter-writing campaign asking the Governor to speed up signing pardons that have been recommended to him.<\/li>\n
- Subscribe!<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Stay informed by subscribing to PLSE\u2019s newsletter \u2013 a 5-minute read every month about developments in record-clearing around Pennsylvania.<\/li>\n
- Follow!<\/span><\/strong> – You can stay up to date with the Pardon Me film and pardon news updates on our Twitter\/X account @Pardons4People<\/span><\/a>. For more record-clearing news, follow the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity on Twitter\/X<\/span><\/a>, Instagram<\/span><\/a>, LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>, and Facebook<\/span><\/a>. Or you can share your own experience! Any pardon-related news, posts, or stories, add the hashtag, #pardons4thepeople.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Volunteer!<\/span><\/strong> We need people to serve as Pardon Coaches (click here<\/span><\/a> for the calendar of upcoming training sessions and register for one) and to help the PPSC with social media, fundraising, and grant-writing \u2013 write us<\/span><\/a> and let us know how you can help..<\/li>\n
- Attend or <\/span>Host a screening<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>Pardon Me \u2013 the documentary short film<\/span><\/a><\/strong> produced and directed by PPSC member Shuja Moore about the pardon process and the potential it releases. Click here for the current schedule of screenings<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Contribute to the Campaign<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2013 it costs money to get Shuja and his film into a theatre near you, to train Pardon Coaches, to create Pardon Projects \u2026 Give what you can. All gifts are tax-deductible. No gift is too small \u2026 or too big! Be sure to write \u201cPPSC\u201d in the comment box!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
THANK YOU!<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project Steering Committee<\/span><\/strong>
Akeem Sims, Chair (pardon recipient 2021)
Evan Figueroa-Vargas, Vice Chair (pardon recipient 2022)
Paula Budnick, Secretary (pardon recipient 2018)
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On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2. The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/h4>\n” content_phone=”<\/p>\n
On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2. The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/h4>\n” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _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
On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2.\u00a0The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/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_image=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Group-9-4.png” 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\/08\/Pennsylvania-County-Map.png” alt=”Pennsylvania County Map of Pardon Projects” title_text=”Pennsylvania County Map” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _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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Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)<\/a>
Allegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
Beaver County<\/a>
Berks County<\/a>
Bucks County<\/a>
Cambria County<\/a>
Cumberland County (in development)
Centre County<\/a>
Chester County<\/a>
Crawford County (in development)
Delaware County<\/a>
Erie County<\/a>
Lackawanna County<\/a>
Lancaster County<\/a>
Lawrence County (in development)
Lehigh County<\/a>
Luzerne County (in development)
Montgomery County<\/a>
Northampton County<\/a>
Philadelphia County<\/a>
Somerset County<\/a>
Wayne County<\/a>
Washington County<\/a>
Westmoreland County<\/a>
York County<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”12px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”counties” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)<\/a>
\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCentre County<\/a>
\nChester County<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”counties” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”|-152px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Crawford County (in development)
\nCumberland County (in development)
\nDelaware County<\/a>
\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
\nLehigh County<\/a>
\nLuzerne County (in development)
\nMontgomery County<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”counties” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”|-200px||100px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nNorthampton County<\/a>
Philadelphia County<\/a>
Somerset County<\/a>
Washington County<\/a>
Wayne County<\/a>
Westmoreland County<\/a>
York County<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/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_3,1_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_line_height=”1.3em” 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
You CAN<\/span>
\nDo It Yourself!<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]No Pardon Project in your county (yet)?<\/p>\n
You really CAN do it yourself.<\/p>\n
If you have a question, write us:
\ninfo@plsephilly.org<\/span><\/a>.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#295887″ icon_width=”53px” align=”left” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#295887″ custom_margin=”|-54px||-75px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Click here<\/a><\/span> for information about pardons.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> for the application form and instructions.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> to watch some self-help videos.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> to hear from people who have been through the process.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|||-75px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Everyone agrees: pardons release potential, helping not just the individual and their families, but whole communities. District Attorneys, Judges, lawyers, communities of faith, chambers of commerce and non-profits around the state are all coming together to help people who have turned their lives around get a fresh start. If you are interested in forming a Pardon Project in your county, CLICK HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nThere are lots of examples and resources to help you get started, plus lots of experience to share. All of the county Pardon Projects are connected through the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”4000px” custom_margin=”-550px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” disabled=”on” 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_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][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\/2022\/06\/ground_breaking.png” title_text=”ground_breaking” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Gotham Bold|800|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#dbff00″ header_3_font_size=”45px” header_3_text_align_tablet=”center” header_3_text_align_phone=”center” header_3_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Let’s Get Started Creating Your New Future!<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#4f4f4f” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”99″ module_alignment=”center” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_enable_image_tablet=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _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=”#FFFFFF” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” 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
About the Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
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\n230 S. Broad Street Suite 1102
\nPhiladelphia, PA 19102<\/p>\n
THANK YOU!<\/p>\n
The Pardon Project Steering Committee<\/span><\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#dbff00″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_module=”526″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|tablet” _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_4_text_align_tablet=”center” header_4_text_align_phone=”center” header_4_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_weight=”6px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” 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 content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _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 [\/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_image=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Group-9-4.png” 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\/08\/Pennsylvania-County-Map.png” alt=”Pennsylvania County Map of Pardon Projects” title_text=”Pennsylvania County Map” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _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 [\/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. Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”12px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”counties” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]Allegheny County (Pittsburgh)<\/a> Northampton County<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/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_3,1_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Helvetica Neue- Bold|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_line_height=”1.3em” 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 [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]No Pardon Project in your county (yet)?<\/p>\n You really CAN do it yourself.<\/p>\n If you have a question, write us: There are lots of examples and resources to help you get started, plus lots of experience to share. All of the county Pardon Projects are connected through the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”4000px” custom_margin=”-550px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” disabled=”on” 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_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][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\/2022\/06\/ground_breaking.png” title_text=”ground_breaking” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Gotham Bold|800|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#dbff00″ header_3_font_size=”45px” header_3_text_align_tablet=”center” header_3_text_align_phone=”center” header_3_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#4f4f4f” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”99″ module_alignment=”center” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_enable_image_tablet=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _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=”#FFFFFF” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” 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 [\/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=”{}”]Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity<\/a><\/span> (PLSE) has been helping low-income Philadelphians clean up their criminal records since 2011. In 2018, it started the Pardon Project to make the pardon process in Pennsylvania accessible to those without money to hire lawyers. In 2020, PLSE began helping communities outside Philadelphia form their own Pardon Projects. The Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects was formed the following year. Click here to read the article Pardon Projects: Communities Coming Together in Restorative Justice<\/span><\/a> (PA Bar Association, Jan. 2022).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width: 100% !important;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vector-Smart-Object-2.png” title_text=”Vector Smart Object 2″ url=”https:\/\/pardonmepa.org\/” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”2″ max_width=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” z_index=”3″ custom_margin=”|-100px|||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects<\/strong>
Akeem Sims, Chair (pardon recipient 2021)
Evan Figueroa-Vargas, Vice Chair (pardon recipient 2022)
Paula Budnick, Secretary (pardon recipient 2018)
Krista Henry, Asst. Secretary<\/p>\nNews Alert<\/h4>\n
News Alert<\/h4>\n
News Alert<\/h4>\n
On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2. The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2. The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
On July 7, the Board of Pardons held a \u201cMerit Review\u201d (the public vote on who \u201cmerits\u201d a Public Hearing on their application). 299 people who had applied for pardons were on the list. 241 of them (80.6%) received the 2 votes (out of 5) that are required to get a hearing. The next Merit Review for pardon applicants will be on November 2.\u00a0The next Public Hearings will be on November 6-9.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Find a Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
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Allegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
Beaver County<\/a>
Berks County<\/a>
Bucks County<\/a>
Cambria County<\/a>
Cumberland County (in development)
Centre County<\/a>
Chester County<\/a>
Crawford County (in development)
Delaware County<\/a>
Erie County<\/a>
Lackawanna County<\/a>
Lancaster County<\/a>
Lawrence County (in development)
Lehigh County<\/a>
Luzerne County (in development)
Montgomery County<\/a>
Northampton County<\/a>
Philadelphia County<\/a>
Somerset County<\/a>
Wayne County<\/a>
Washington County<\/a>
Westmoreland County<\/a>
York County<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAllegheny County (Wilkinsburg)<\/a>
\nBeaver County<\/a>
\nBerks County<\/a>
\nBucks County<\/a>
\nCambria County<\/a>
\nCentre County<\/a>
\nChester County<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”counties” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”|-152px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Crawford County (in development)
\nCumberland County (in development)
\nDelaware County<\/a>
\nErie County<\/a>
\nLackawanna County<\/a>
\nLancaster County<\/a>
\nLawrence County (in development)
\nLehigh County<\/a>
\nLuzerne County (in development)
\nMontgomery County<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”counties” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”|-200px||100px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Philadelphia County<\/a>
Somerset County<\/a>
Washington County<\/a>
Wayne County<\/a>
Westmoreland County<\/a>
York County<\/a><\/p>\nYou CAN<\/span>
\nDo It Yourself!<\/h2>\n
\ninfo@plsephilly.org<\/span><\/a>.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#295887″ icon_width=”53px” align=”left” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#295887″ custom_margin=”|-54px||-75px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Click here<\/a><\/span> for information about pardons.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> for the application form and instructions.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> to watch some self-help videos.
\nClick here<\/a><\/span> to hear from people who have been through the process.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Helvetica Neue – Regular||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|||-75px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Everyone agrees: pardons release potential, helping not just the individual and their families, but whole communities. District Attorneys, Judges, lawyers, communities of faith, chambers of commerce and non-profits around the state are all coming together to help people who have turned their lives around get a fresh start. If you are interested in forming a Pardon Project in your county, CLICK HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nLet’s Get Started Creating Your New Future!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
About the Pardon Project<\/h2>\n
\n230 S. Broad Street Suite 1102
\nPhiladelphia, PA 19102<\/p>\n
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