The Thurman Perry Foundation Needs You
Help us change the lives of women & girls impacted by incarceration Nationwide by donating today!
The epidemic of mass incarceration is often framed as a male issue. But for 2 decades, women’s per capita incarceration rates have doubled that of men’s.
With 95% of those incarcerated destined to come home, The Thurman Perry Foundation is committed to ensuring successful reentry for women and girls through direct financial and educational support. Please help us in this important mission by donating to the cause!
did you know?
You can help TPF get even closer to our vision of creating an equitable world for women and girls impacted by incarceration.
According to Double the Donation, 78% of match eligible donors aren’t aware that their employers offer gift matching, including 65% of Fortune 500 companies. When you click “donation options” on any of our donation forms, you can use the company search field to see if your employer will match your gift!
You can also become a TPF agent of change by volunteerting with us or joining our team! Click below to see how you can become a part of The Thurman Perry Foundation.
“There’s a bridge most people don’t cross – those of us who live outside of jails don’t often interact with those who live inside. We need to cross those bridges more often and do what we can to help meet the needs of persons in custody.”
— Jrue Holiday, NBA Player for the Milwaukee Bucks
What TPF Can Do With Your Help
$1000
Guarantee Housing Relief
TPF provides rental and mortgage housing payment relief nationally for mothers and guardians who have been impacted by incarceration. Your $1,000 donation fully funds a Mother’s Day 365 winner.
$500
Eliminate Period Poverty
Girl Code ensures currently incarcerated women & girls have access to high quality period care products. Your $500 donation sponsors one month of products for the women housed in OPJC New Orleans.
$250
Ensure the Future
The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship enables the higher education of women & girls impacted by incarceration nationwide. Your $250 donation funds their tuition, fees, and essential expenses.
$50
Continue Our Mission
The Thurman Perry Foundation is entirely volunteer run and funded by our supporters. Your $50 donation will help us continue to expand our operations and make a difference.
“Women and girls impacted by incarceration are too often forgotten. We hope you know that all of this would be impossible without you. Our journey is yours. Our triumphs are yours. We are forever entwined in our goal of changing the world for the better.”
— Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH, Thurman Perry Foundation Founder and Executive Director
HELP US CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS
Want to support a specific initiative? Choose your favorite below and 100% of your donation will be allocated to it.
Encouraging Education
Through The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship.
Providing Provision
Through our Girl Code Initiative
Supporting Mothers
Through our Mother’s Day 365 program
Founded in memory of late U.S. Army Master Sergeant Thurman Perry Jr., The Thurman Perry foundation was created by his daughter, Gabrielle Perry, MPH, to support women and girls impacted by incarceration. We are a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 86-2519876.
