Huge congratulations to Ricardo and his family, especially his daughter, Cynthia who called CAN-DO’s president, Amy Povah after she got the wonderful news! It could not have happened to a nicer man, nor anyone more deserving!
Watch this extremely poignant segment on PBS entitled Mothers leaving prison encounter uphill battle as they try reconnecting with family that focuses on the reunification of Chalana McFarland and her daughter Nia, who were severed due to harsh mandatory sentences … Read the rest
The ability to pardon criminals is a unique power of a president, one that can be politically motivated and often draws criticism. But as Reveal’s Michael Schiller explains, pardons can also change lives.
The CAN-DO Foundation advocated on behalf of … Read the rest
Multiple CAN-DO Foundation-Supported Prisoners Granted Clemency by President Trump and a FULL PARDON for CAN-DO’s President and Founder – Amy Ralston Povah
Washington, D.C., January 20, 2021.
The CAN-DO Foundation thanks President Trump for providing a second chance to numerous … Read the rest
What an honor to meet Michael in person on the 420 Fishing trip that in Florida sponsored by Stacey Theis, Robert Platshorn, Freedom Grow Forever, CAN-DO, Life for Pot, and many others. We will soon be adding an entire page … Read the rest
Please sign David Barren’s change.org petition and share with your network. Help us bring David home to his family.
David Barren’s sentence was commuted from LIFE to 30 years. This is shocking because so many men with multiple prior convictions … Read the rest
Congratulations to Chalana McFarland who received clemency from President Trump on 1/20/21. She was serving her sentence on house arrest due to CARES Act when she got the life-altering news. Chalana is now living in Georgia and has reunited with … Read the rest
He is NOW FREE and HOME with his loved ones!
John Knock #11150-017
First time offender
http://www.johnknock.com
http://www.lifeforpot.com
Raised: Nebraska
Tried: Florida
Will live: Philadelphia
Offense: Conspiracy to import, Conspiracy … Read the rest
Corvain Cooper, #643011-112
DOB: 11/2/1979
Age: 41
Children: 2 daughters
Residence: California
Charges: Distributing Marijuana; Money Laundering;
Trial/Plea: Trial
Tried: Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte
Sentence: Life Without Parole
Incarcerated Since: 2014
Served:… Read the rest
Please sign Adrianne’s change.org petition seeking clemency from President Trump
Name: Adrianne Davis Miller #15437-002
Age: 42
Race: White
Raised: Montgomery, Alabama
Tried: Mobile Alabama
Will live: Mobile Alabama
Charges: Conspiracy with intent to distribute a controlled substance / Conspiracy … Read the rest
Washington Post covers the story of Ferrell Scott’s shocking clemency denial!
Ferrell Scott in Raw Story
Name: Ferrell Damon Scott #27797177
DOB: January 2nd, 1963
Race: Black
Marital Status: Single
Children: Skyler Scott, Serrell Scott, … Read the rest
Luke’s co-defendant, Ricardo Montes received clemency. They were charged together and are co-defendants. Please sign this petition supporting Luke’s clemency on change.org
Luke Scarmazzo # 63131-097
DOB: 1980
Age: 41
Race: White
Raised: California
Tried: Went to trial in the … Read the rest
Please sign Lance Gloor’s change.org petition
Lance Gloor: #44270-086
Age: 42
Children: 1 daughter
Raised: Washington State
Tried: Washington State
Will live: Washington State
Sentence: 10 year
Charges: Conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Manufacturing marijuana for Medicinal purposes, thought he was … Read the rest
Please sign Andy Cox’s change.org petition
Name: Andrew Cox, #89487-020
DOB: 7/13/1963
Children: 3
Born and Raised: Vero … Read the rest
Amy Ralston Povah Founder
Alaine Lowell Senior Vice President
Anrica Caldwell Vice President
Cheryl Ward Secretary
Pat Williams Treasurer
Malik King Prison Outreach Coordinator
Maurenne Griese Program Director
Karen Dickson-Morrison Research Director
Lisa Jacobi Administrative Assistant
