Author: Amy Ralston

Amy Ralston Povah is a clemency recipient under President Clinton, an award winning filmmaker, and founder of the CAN-DO Foundation.

LaShonda Hall is a perfect candidate for clemency – what went wrong?

The Guardian Angel Program was designed to help prisoners seeking clemency.  We have a team of volunteers, or “Angels” who communicate, one on one, and advocate on behalf of an applicant, and that doesn’t stop in the event they are … Read the rest

Women of FCI Dublin Commemorate CP14 in a Quilt for Obama

The CAN-DO Foundation reached out to the women of FCI Dublin to engage in a project that would commemorate President Obama’s legacy of compassion in a quilt made by the prisoners, relative to Clemency Project 2014.  Special material reflective of … Read the rest

Elisa Castillo – 1st Offender – LIFE – NOW FREE due to compassionate release!

Please sign Elisa’s Clemency Petition.
elisa-castillo-02Elisa was released on May 30th due to compassionate release and is home with her family. We are overjoyed! 

Name: Elisa Castillo 67003-179
D.O.B: 7/13/1955
Race: Hispanic
Marital status: Widow
Age: 64
Children: 4 two … Read the rest

The Council’s Open Letter to President Obama

The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls has written an OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA  urging him to switch to a broader plan of “amnesty.”

December 13, 2016

The Honorable Barack Obama
The White House
1600 … Read the rest

CAN-DO in The Daily – Last symposium of the year for NCIFIWG!

On Friday, Dec 3, the National Council of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls conducted their final symposium of the year at University of Washington.  CAN-DO Founder was one of three on the clemency panel:

“Amy Povah, founder of … Read the rest

Ferrell Scott and Craig Cesal in Washington Post

On the heels of a list of clemency denials released by the Dept of Justice, on November 29, 2016, reporters reached out to CAN-DO seeking information about select individuals that sent shock waves through the prisoner advocacy organizations, such as … Read the rest

Lori Kavitz in Washington Post and USA Today

Lori Kavitz, #10 on the CAN-DO Top 25 was featured in the Washington Post on November 29, 2016
CAN-DO pitched the story to Tana Ganeva who was interested in writing about select clemency applicants who had filed for a sentence … Read the rest

Congrats Gregory Collins – LIFE – Received clemency on 12/19/16

Gregory was #18 on the CAN-DO Top 25 and is now going to join his fiancé, Cheneace who has tirelessly advocated on his behalf!  They can now plan for a future together!

Message from Greg:  AMY THANKS I GOT IT … Read the rest

Holly Dawn Moore – 1st Offender – 16 years is now free!

holly_flower Name: Holly Dawn Moore
DOB: 7/12/82
Race: Caucasian
Marital Status: Single
Children:  One son, age 18 years old
Charge: Conspiracy to Robbery Affecting Commerce
Sentence: 16 years 4 months
Years Served to Date: 11 years
Date Sentence Started: 12/5/2005
Priors:… Read the rest

Patricia Cooney – 1st Offender – 30 years – NOW FREE due to First Step Act!

Congratulations to Patricia Cooney, her daughter Jacqueline and her entire family who have welcomed Patricia home with open arms!

Name: Patricia Cooney #50662-004
DOB: 7-18-1953
Race: Black
Marital Status: Single
Age: 66
Children: One adult daughter and one adult son; … Read the rest

Tony Rutherford – 20 years

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Please sign Tony Rutherford’s change.org petition

Name: Tony Rutherford
DOB: October 19,1975
Race: Black
Marital Status: Married for over 20 years
Age: 42
Children: 2 Sons and 2 Daughters
Grandchildren: None
State raised: Illinois
State Charged: Illinois
Will release to:… Read the rest

Christopher Holyfield – LIFE – FREE AT LAST on 8/18/22

Pleas sign Christopher’s clemency petition on Change.org.

Congratulations Chris – we are elated for you!!!  Welcome home!

Name:  Christopher Holyfield
DOB: 9-16-68
Race: Black
Marital Status: Married
Age: 53
Children: 5
Grandchildren: 4 grandchildren
Grew up: California
Indicted: Colorado
Will … Read the rest

Peggy Ann Byrd

Name: Peggy Ann Byrd
Born : 11/10/52
Widowed
Age 64
Children :2
Grandchildren: 8
Great Grandchildren: 6
From South Carolina
Charged in South Carolina
Will release to Easley, South Carolina
Charge: (1) Distribution of a controlled substance, (2) Involving a … Read the rest

Obama hits milestone, but too few women – Atlantic

President Obama shatters glass ceiling by granting more than 1,000 clemencies, but only 68 were women!
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by, JULEYKA LANTIGUA-WILLIAMS

Among the recipients in the latest group are Donna McDaniel, Cindy Shank, and Lisa Ball, all of whom … Read the rest

Congrats to Carolyn Bell – 21 years – Clemency on 1/19/17

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Carolyn just received clemency from President Obama – she can now dream of her a future with her family – she can now “go home.”

Name: Carolyn Bell #17268-064
DOB: November 29, 1972
Race: Biracial (Black and Vietnamese)
Marital Staus:… Read the rest

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