The first time I heard of Freedom Grow Forever was in the Special Housing Unit. I was around 2 months into an 11 month journey being tortured by the US government during Covid. 24 hours a day locked in a 6X9 cell. There was no outdoor recreation. We were given 1 book a week if the guard on Wednesday afternoon was in the mood. We weren’t allowed magazines or newspapers. Mail was the only hope at a glimpse into the outside world. One day that mail came from Freedom Grow. I remember they had Randy’s story, some messages from others who had been to prison for cannabis, and word games to play that relieved my incredible boredom. The biggest takeaway for me from that newsletter was the term “Cannabis POW” . I had always felt being in prison for cannabis was an incredible injustice but I didn’t realize how many others felt the same. They continued to support me during my entire bid. From putting money on my commissary account, to the encouraging newsletters, to helping me with funds upon my release. Freedom Grow is a grassroots movement of people who believe in what they do. They are people who have been impacted by the unjust war on cannabis and do everything they can to help those still behind enemy lines. I’m proud to be accociated with such a wonderful collection of human beings who chose love over hate. Because we love we will win! Special thanks to Stephanie, Randy, Kristin, and Mitzi!

To all of Freedom Grow family! I want to thank you for being there for me and my family through the years of my incarceration. You guys gave my mom and son Christmas and birthdays when my family couldn’t nor could you, and now you guys did what nobody else would help me get into this apartment with my son and sick elderly mother who doesn’t have too much time left but you made what her and I prayed for to be a family in one household and that right there giving my mother happiness in her in little time left on this earth means so much to me and her that words nor any possession could do. Family that’s what Freedom Grow is to us our family! We wouldn’t have made any of this possible without them because no government assistance no church nobody helped us but like so many times Kristin, Mitzi, and the guys at Freedom Grow answered my call and we moved into our home together finally. We might not have a tree or presents but we have each other and family is everything.  I’m so thankful for you guys and the wonderful things you guys have done for us.  From the Davis family, we love you and you guys will always be in our hearts and prayers for being the reason for a prisoner and now a loving son and father’s prayers of so many years answered. I’m home and we’re together!! Love you guys thank you Freedom Grow!!

Thank you so much to Freedom Grow for helping me and blessing me with the funds upon release.  Thank you so much too for all your help while I was incarcerated.  It really means the world to me and my family.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I received $50 on commissary from Freedom Grow. I just wanted to thank everyone and say this is a first class organization with great intentions of really helping the people behind bars. The funds they receive actually do make it to the inmates and I for one am very humbled and thankful for their continued support.

One team, one dream!

In 2008 I was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for a nonviolent cannabis offense. I’ve served 14 years of that sentence in some of America’s worst prisons and jails. I write to tell you something very important: Freedom Grow Forever has been there for me and my family since the very beginning. I still remember the first letter I received from them. I sat on my bunk, with the shadows of the bars cast across my cell, and read their inspiring words.

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  I knew from that point forward I had friends and supporters out there who weren’t going to let me be forgotten.I knew I had an ally in this war that I could count on. The great work they do includes letters like the one I received, letters to the President, raising commissary funds, holiday programs for our children, and outspoken year-around advocacy. They have never let me down.

  I no longer consider Freedom Grow Forever my friends and supporters, they are my family. The tireless work they continue to do for cannabis prisoners, our families, and social justice is unrivaled, but the most amazing thing is that they are dedicated people who care for this plant and the communities that have been impacted by prohibition. Their efforts are making our world a better place.

  During a long prison sentence the days can get dark yet they would have been much darker if I didn’t have the light given from my family at Freedom Grow Forever.

Thank you for everything. I have been doing the breathing exercises in the book you sent. And since you are my only contact in Freedom Grow, I want to thank you guys for adding funds to my account. It will really help get some things that I would like to have. You guys do good work and I appreciate it all.

#FreeMartinLoving

I got a couple letters of support from people that read my profile. It is really cool to know people care what is going on. It is important to raise awareness. If I knew half of what I know now I wouldnt have gotten into this mess in the first place and would have advocated for the people who are in this situation. I will stay involved when I get out, I think what Freedom Grow and LPP do is really important.

#FreeKristianFerrera

As a former marijuana prisoner that served 25 years of life sentence and received clemency from president Trump, I can attest to the commitment that FREEDOM GROW FOREVER has done to ease the mental torture of life in prison. Loneliness and hunger are your best of friends. So receiving a news letter during mail call after the 4 pm count keeps me and other constituients alive.

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  Prison food and work, contrary to what one saw and heard in the news, or official prison site. Servings are substandard and hard to swallow, 12 cents an hour was my wage. Not enough to buy the basic needs. The worst of times are children’s birthdays, holidays come close. Powerless to make a birthday or holiday wish come true. For all the news letters, commissary money and hard drive for me freedom. Forever grateful FREEDOM GROW FOREVER !

THANK YOU FREEDOM GROW!

Your advocacy and support is priceless. The books and magazines you’re always sending my way, not only help me pass the time but also empower me to increase my education and knowledge. The commissary you provide helps me to buy toiletries, food, and other items desperately needed in this type of environment. I’m forever indebted unto you. Thank you so much for your kindness and love! You’re the greatest!

#FreeEdwinRubis

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Loner grateful as and hunger that servings are official to what FREEDOM GROW FOREVER has done true. For holidays, hour best one substand hard to swall to buy to swall the worst the work, constituiends. Powerless to swall the needs. So received 25 years of times all to buy to ease true. Not enough to swall after marijuana prison. Then me tough ear