Jennifer & Ryan's NOLA to Angola 2023 fundraiser
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Nola to AngolaWe're biking to raise funds to keep people connected to their incarcerated loved ones.
$1,015
raised by 13 people
$900 goal
Nola to Angola is an annual solidarity bicycle ride fundraiser that supports the efforts of organizations working to mitigate and reverse the impacts of the U.S. prison system. Biking each mile in solidarity with families who travel long distances to connect with their incarcerated loved ones, the ride educates people about the ways in which mass incarceration works in tandem with other systems of oppression, such as poverty and white supremacy, to harm members of our communities.
For 2023, we are doing two rides: one 170 mile ride (over 3 days) and one 30 mile ride (1 day). Half of the funds raised will go to Cornerstone Builders’ Bus Project, which provides free monthly transportation from New Orleans and Shreveport for folks to visit loved ones incarcerated in Louisiana prisons. The second half of the funds raised will be split among the following organizations also focused on reunification for families separated by the prison industrial complex. All partner organizations are led by formerly incarcerated people and/or their loved ones.
· Daughters Beyond Incarceration advocates for girls with incarcerated dads and works to build strong parent-child relationships through education, mentorship and physical, social and emotional support.
· REMILA provides re-entry mediation to reduce recidivism and improve a person’s transition home from incarceration through sustainable community support and relationship-building.
· RISE Collective builds an empowered community - of families and loved ones impacted by incarceration - fighting for freedom through holistic and collaborative re-entry services, legal strategy, and community resources.
Nola to Angola is entirely volunteer-run. We support first-time riders and build connections between riders and local organizations working against mass incarceration. Your financial contributions will provide direct support for individuals rebuilding their lives as they return to society and reconnect with their families and communities.