Start a memorial fund for Chicago Community Bond Fund
Bring people together to raise money for Chicago Community Bond Fund.
Honor someone's life in a meaningful way
Add to a legacy
Let your loved one continue to drive positive change. A memorial fund is a great way to keep inspiring progress.
Make an impact
Many hands make light work. A memorial fund is an easy way to make a significant donation in memory of your loved one.
Build community
Creating a memorial fund brings together your loved one's entire community together to accomplish a single goal.
Chicago Community Bond Fund
Key facts about Chicago Community Bond Fund
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What is your mission?
The Chicago Community Bond Fund (CCBF) pays bond for people charged with crimes in Cook County, Illinois. Through a revolving fund, CCBF supports individuals whose communities cannot afford to pay the bonds themselves and who have been impacted by structural violence. Inability to pay bond results in higher rates of conviction, longer sentences, loss of housing and jobs, separation of families, and lost custody of children. By paying bond, CCBF restores the presumption of innocence before trial and enables recipients to remain free while fighting their cases. CCBF also engages in public education about the role of bond in the criminal legal system and advocates for the abolition of money bond. CCBF is committed to long-term relationship building and organizing with people most directly impacted by criminalization and policing.
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How are donations used?
CCBF will focus on legal advocacy, post-release support, and additional community engagement and education in 2023 to support people we have bonded out. We await the full implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act, which will end money bond in Illinois.
How to create a memorial fund
STEP 1
Set up a memorial website
Create a memorial website on Ever Loved and share some basic information about the person who passed away. You may also choose to include an obituary, funeral information, and other photos and memories, if you wish.
STEP 2
Explain why this cause is so important
Tell the story about why you chose to raise money for Chicago Community Bond Fund in your loved one's memory. This will help inspire others to come together and contribute.
STEP 3
Easily share the website with others
Ever Loved gives you all the tools to easily spread the word. You can send email announcements, post to Facebook or share your custom link with anyone. It will also be searchable on Google.