As an alternative, you can send us a check to our mailing address:
The Freedom to Choose Project
315 Meigs Road Suite A295
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Or donate via this PayPal link.

Here’s how your donations help!
$25 – Pays for an incarcerated individual to attend a weekly support group and practice forgiveness
$150 – Pays for one incarcerated individual to attend an entire 2-day workshop in prison
$500 – Sponsors a Community Event to bring parolees and community members together for compassionate experiential learning
$1,000 – Pays for 40 male incarcerated individuals to attend weekly refresher courses in prison
$15,000 – Enables us to launch a new pilot program in a new prison
$20,000 – Supports an advanced 2-day workshop for incarcerated individuals

We also welcome monthly recurring donations starting at just $10!
Join us in breaking the cycle of incarceration. All donations make a difference!

Our volunteers are extraordinary! We are fortunate to have the support of a large and dedicated group, many of whom have continually stepped forward in loving service since the project began. Volunteering with The Freedom to Choose Project (FTC) is an enriching experience, which provides each volunteer with opportunities to be of service in addition to mastering the same skills we offer our participants. These skills support greater healing, effective communication, emotional intelligence, self-determination, and a higher degree of happiness. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, here’s how you can get started.

Volunteer locally with The Freedom to Choose Project at our In-Prison Monthly Groups, also known as Individuals Achieving Greatness​ (IAG). These groups, hosted at five different California prison locations, extend the impactful work conducted in our larger workshops. Rooted in Compassionate Experiential Education, these monthly sessions provide crucial support for incarcerated participants to continue practicing and growing on their transformative journeys. Join us in fostering a community of love, freedom, and empowerment—one cohort at a time.

Join us and a volunteer from anywhere in the world via Zoom! Together, we’ll read homework assignments from incarcerated participants in our correspondence program and offer supportive, meaningful feedback. The entire process takes place online, and no prior experience is necessary. For more information or to explore FTC Reader testimonials, click the ‘Learn More’ button below to get started.