This convening will bring together legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to reflect on recent progress and ongoing efforts to improve the fairness and effectiveness of the pretrial system—both locally and across Pennsylvania. The program will feature the first public presentation of a new report on Pretrial Release and Bail-Setting Practices in Montgomery County, produced by the Vera Institute of Justice in collaboration with the Reuniting Family Bail Fund.

Following the presentation, we will host a thoughtful discussion with local legal leaders and advocates focused on opportunities for reform and collaboration.

Event Details
Date: April 10
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Health Spark Foundation Headquarters, 2506 North Broad Street, Colmar, PA (Walton Room)

A continental breakfast will be provided.

Seating is limited, and we encourage you to reserve your spot.

Please join us for an exclusive screening of the film on February 26, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Centre Theater,  208 Dekalb Street, Norristown, PA.

Live Q&A with the director after the screening!

The screening is free, but seats are limited.

Reserve your seat here.

About Us:

We are a nonprofit bail fund organization working to end the criminalization of poverty and promote community-based alternatives to incarceration. Through advocacy, direct support, and storytelling, we fight for a fairer and more humane justice system.

Our Purely Speculation podcast — a criminal justice reform podcast — will bring together voices from across the movement: directly impacted people, advocates, organizers, and policy leaders. Each episode will highlight real stories and meaningful conversations about what justice looks like — and how we can build it together.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a skilled Podcast Producer to bring this project to life. The ideal candidate is both a storyteller and a technician — someone who can manage the creative process from concept to final mix, ensuring that every episode is powerful, polished, and true to our mission. This position is primarily remote, with occasional virtual team meetings and interviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the host(s) and communications team to shape each episode’s concept, tone, and structure.
• Manage the production process: scheduling, recording (remote), editing, and post-production.
• Edit and mix episodes for clarity, pacing, and emotional impact using professional audio tools (e.g., Adobe Audition, Audacity, Hindenburg, or Pro Tools).
• Maintain production timelines and publishing schedules.
• Ensure all content aligns with the organization’s values, messaging, and community-centered approach.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of podcast or audio production experience, preferably with interview- or story-based formats.
• Strong technical editing and sound design skills.
• Excellent project management and communication abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively in remote environments.
• Deep interest in or familiarity with criminal justice reform, social equity, or nonprofit storytelling.
• Commitment to ethical storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices.

Preferred but Not Required:

• Experience producing for nonprofits, advocacy campaigns, or social impact organizations.
• Comfort editing across different audio formats (interviews, narration, soundscapes, etc.).
• Familiarity with podcast analytics, promotion, and distribution platforms (Spotify for Podcasters, Apple Podcasts, etc.).

To Apply: Please send your resume, a short cover letter describing your interest in this role and connection to the mission, and 1–2 samples of audio work (or links to produced episodes) to reunitingfamiliesmontco@gmail.com.

Questions? Contact Tori McCoy at montcobailfundassistant@gmail.com.

Topics Include:

• Review timelines and petition periods (voter registration, primary and general election dates)
• Review election materials
• What’s a PAC?
• Open seats and term limits

Featuring special guests:

• Arlene Gordon, Campaign Strategist
• Andrea Baptiste, Chair of the MC Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative
• Keya Johnson, Campaign Field Coordinator
• Mila Hayes, Former President of the Municipality of Norristown Council
• Adm Blum, Montgomery County Voter Engagement Specialist

Not sure if you want to run, but want to support a candidate, then this is for you, too. This is a non-partisan event and all party affiliations are welcome.

Free to the public, light refreshments, plenty of parking.

Date and Time: March 6, 2025, 6-8 PM

Location: 536 George Street, Norristown, PA 19401

Join us as we continue the journey of freedom with Fox and Rob with a screening of the documentary Time II, the sequel to the Oscar nominated documentary Time, featuring Fox and Rob on Saturday, November 9th at Centre Theater in Norristown. Doors open at 5 for cocktail hour, screening starts at 6PM with previews of the documentary A Woman on the Outside Kristal Bush’ journey of sharing space with other women with incarcerated loved ones as well as Pardon Me a 2023 short film that explores the advantages and challenges of applying for a pardon, a process that erases all records of a past crime and features our own Akeem Simms. Enjoy light refreshments and meet and greet cocktail reception following the full screening of the documentary.

Sunday, November 10th at 449 E. Lafayette Street, Norristown, PA 19401 (Blu Bear Studios) from 3-7PM we will be hosting our 5 Year Anniversary Open House which is free and open to the public. The Eagles/Dallas game will be live streamed in the green room and a formerly incarcerated artist Art Gallery will be on display for auction. Get there early to enjoy all of the interactions, goodies, prizes and give a ways…plus good food and good company.

Remember to register to join us and please share with your networks.

If you’ve experienced past Love Bonds events, you know we will have some amazing food catered by Flavaz & Mazin Treats along with complimentary champagne, craft IPA’s by Von C Brewing Co., and a variety show that includes talented comics, poets, and artists.

This is an event that you sure don’t want to miss! We suggest taking advantage of our early bird pricing before it ends January 31st. This event has a limited capacity and has been known to SELL OUT.

To purchase tickets, go to http://bit.ly/lovebonds2024. To discuss being a sponsor or to donate to our basket raffle, contact Heather Lewis at reunitingfamiliesmontco@gmail.com.

Also, check out our new website at http://bailfundmontco.org for more information about the work we do and the impact of ending pretrial incarceration.

Job Description:

• Part time position 10 hours per month
• Pay $25 per hour

Responsibilities include:

• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Creation of budgets and line items
• Monthly finance report

Job Qualifications and skill set:

• Proficient working knowledge of Quickbooks online
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements and grants
• Strong working knowledge of nonprofit finance
• Strong organizational interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Interested? Contact Heather Lewis at reunitingfamiliesmontco@gmail.com or call 484-222-0437.

This free event is on Saturday, April 23, 2:00-6:00 PM  at the Norristown Rec Center, 1101 Harding Boulevard, Norristown. PA 19401.

We have a great lineup of folks and welcome anyone else that may be interested in assisting with the event. Food will be available for take out at the conclusion of the event.

We will also have health screenings, give a ways and guided meditation.

For more information call Heather at 484-222-0437.

Informational flyer.

There will be live entertainment…complimentary champagne…360 photo both and much much more. Special guests, Dean Beer and Keisha Hudson Brooks…former Chief  and Deputy Chief of the Montgomery County Public Defenders office.

Use this link for more details and ticket purchase as tickets will NOT be available at the door.