Upcoming Event Highlights

At Humanity for Prisoners, every event represents another opportunity to advocate, educate, collaborate, and celebrate the people and partnerships that make this work possible. As we look ahead to the coming months, we hope you'll mark your calendar and join us in recognizing these important milestones.

August 14: 5th Annual Reentry United Conference

Members of the Humanity for Prisoners team joined partners from across the country at the 5th Annual Reentry United Conference on Grand Valley State University's Allendale campus. The conference brought together organizations, practitioners, and advocates committed to strengthening reentry pathways and improving outcomes for people returning home from incarceration.

September 3: Justice Warrior Award

We are deeply honored to receive the Justice Warrior Award at Safe & Just Michigan's signature event in Lansing. This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and the thousands of incarcerated men and women who trust us to walk alongside them.

October 1: HFP Fall Fundraiser

Save the date! Join us for our annual Fall Fundraiser at Trillium Events in Spring Lake. This special evening will celebrate the impact of our work while helping ensure we can continue providing hope, advocacy, and practical support to incarcerated people and their families across Michigan. More details will be announced soon.

October 2: International Wrongful Conviction Day

International Wrongful Conviction Day shines a light on those who have been wrongfully convicted and reminds us why justice, accountability, and meaningful criminal legal reform remain so important. We invite you to join us as we recognize this important day.

October 25: Remembering Maurice Carter

October 25 marks the anniversary of Maurice Carter's passing in 2004. Maurice's story continues to inspire our commitment to justice, truth, and the pursuit of dignity for every person affected by incarceration.

November 11: Celebrating Doug Tjapkes' 90th Birthday

This year we are honored to celebrate the 90th birthday of Humanity for Prisoners founder Doug Tjapkes. For decades, Doug has dedicated his life to serving incarcerated people with compassion, respect, and the unwavering belief that every person matters. We look forward to celebrating this remarkable milestone and the legacy he continues to build.

We hope you'll follow along throughout the coming months as we share updates, event information, and opportunities to get involved.