Bonafide

Our Mission

It is our mission to ensure that people affected by incarceration have the material, emotional and advocacy support they need to both integrate into society and build healthy, productive lives going forward.

What We Do

Gate
Pick-ups

We meet people at the gate and provide them with material necessities and logistical support on this joyous and frightening day.

Critical
Adventures

Critical Adventures teach critical life skills while building friendships and community on a fun adventure around town.

Peer
Support

We host group events about relationships, teach computer and phone skills and celebrate special occasions.

Project Candlestick

One-on-one support with a professional life coach

Stories

UnCommon Heroes Award

Founding Director, David Cowan, accepts the 2019 award from UnCommon Law. Hear him talk about his motivation to do this work in an excerpt from his acceptance speech.

How You Can Help

Donate Today

Your donation helps us deliver critical support like backpacks and critical adventures to more people in California.

Volunteer

Volunteer your time or talents working with our community or behind the scenes at Bonafide.