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Author: Renee Slajda

Support Ubuntu on GiveNOLA Day!

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Renee Slajda

On May 2, join thousands of people in donating to local non-profits that are working to make New Orleans a safe, healthy place to live.

Big News: Department of Justice urges courts to stop charging fines and fees

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Renee Slajda

The practice is discriminatory and particularly detrimental to youth.

Tagged Debt Free Justice

Impacts of Carceral Debt on Women

Posted on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by Renee Slajda

While the focus of criminal justice reform is so often on young men, women and mothers bear hidden costs – financial, emotional, and otherwise.

Tagged Debt Free Justice

Workforce Training for Youth

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Renee Slajda

Our friends at Café Reconcile are currently recruiting youth ages 16-24 for its workforce training program. Interested? Attend their January Open house on Tuesday, January 31st!

Join Us for a Must-See Art Exhibition

Posted on January 19, 2023January 27, 2023 by Renee Slajda

On January 21, the Newcomb Art Museum will debut a multimedia exhibition centering the experiences of more than 20 system-impacted youth.

Ubuntu Delivers Some Holiday Cheer

Posted on January 6, 2023January 17, 2023 by Renee Slajda

The holidays can be a particularly hard time for incarcerated youth and their families. We try to create an opportunity for a little joy and togetherness.

Public Welfare Foundation Spotlights Ubuntu

Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 by Renee Slajda

*New video alert*

Ubuntu Director Named an Activist of the Year

Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Renee Slajda

We are so proud to announce that St. Charles Avenue magazine has named Ernest Johnson one of New Orleans’ Activists of the Year!

A Night to Remember

Posted on December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 by Renee Slajda

Our village knows how to celebrate!

Debt Free Justice Campaign Gains Steam

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by Renee Slajda

After successfully eliminating juvenile fees in Louisiana, Ubuntu is supporting advocates in other states who are trying to do the same.

Tagged Debt Free Justice

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