Impact
Founded in 2015, Just City hit the ground running to fight the uphill battle that is criminal justice reform. While we rarely come up for air to celebrate, we are quite proud of all that we have accomplished. Thank you for supporting our work. We are just getting started!
Our clean slate fund has helped more than 565 people eliminate a debilitating criminal record.
A clear criminal record can make a big difference. It can lead to employment, a promotion, an education loan or better housing opportunities. Not to mention simple peace of mind.
Nearly half of our clients report an increase in their salaries since being helped by the clean slate fund.
More financial security makes families and neighborhoods stronger, which leads to safer, more productive communities. Just City is in the business of second chances because it benefits both the individual and their communities.
In 2019, Just City led the effort to completely eliminate Tennessee’s expungement fee.
While it wasn’t easy, this kind of meaningful reform saves money and changes lives. It is literally a game changer.
Our bail fund has served more than 300 people In Memphis, Tennessee.
Money bail punishes the poor. It drives up jail populations and forces presumptively innocent people to prepare a defense while behind bars. We are working to end the cash bail system.