Did you know?

• It costs over $556k a year to send a woman to a NYC jail, but less than $20k to offer an alternative to incarceration with the Women's Prison Association (WPA)
• The number of women in US state prisons has increased by 834% over the last 40 years, more than twice the rate experienced by men
• 86% of women in jail report experiencing sexual violence prior to arrest
• 80% of women in jail are mothers, who are more likely to be the primary caregiver of their children before and after incarceration 

The WPA is an incredible organization that supports women impacted by incarceration. The WPA drives positive change for families, communities and society by finding constructive, community-driven responses. The WPA helps keep families together, helps women secure and sustain meaningful employment and empowers women to seek new possibilities for herself and her family.

Running a half marathon has always been on my bucket list, so on April 23rd, 2023 I will be running the Brooklyn Half Marathon to raise awareness and money for the WPA. Any amount will go a long way in making a difference. Thank you so much for your support! 

More information here: https://www.wpaonline.org/