Give the Gift of Hope

Make an Impact with Your Contribution

At The Freedom to Choose Project (FTC), we believe everyone deserves a second chance.

With your support, we can offer incarcerated men and women the tools they need to begin their journey toward true freedom.

Together, we can change lives.

 

Every $50 dollars supports 1 student for 1 month with access to our Programs

  HOW TO DONATE

To donate by mail, please send your check to:

The Freedom to Choose Project
315 Meigs Road Suite A295
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Make checks payable to: The Freedom to Choose Project

Your generosity makes a difference!

Your Donation Makes a Real Difference

When you donate to FTC, you’re funding life-changing programs that deliver long last results:

1

Healing from Trauma

We teach forgiveness, self-compassion, and resilience, empowering participants to overcome their past.
2

Support for Reentry

The skills we teach assist graduates with reentry challenges, maintaining employment and building healthy relationships.
3

Emotional Competency

91% of participants report reduced conflict both during and after incarceration.
4

Positive Self-Perception

Participants experience profound changes in self-worth, leading to wiser decision-making.

Why Donate to Freedom to Choose?

  • Life-Changing Programs: Since 2004, we’ve delivered 100,000+ hours of education to over 7,000 participants, helping them make better choices and lead more fulfilling lives.
  • Award-Winning: Our programs have received recognition for their effectiveness in transforming both the culture inside prisons and the lives of the individuals who participate.
  • Long-Term Results: 91% of participants report reduced conflict both during and after incarceration. Many return to their communities as leaders and role models.
  • Tax Deductible: Your donation is tax-deductible, and every dollar goes directly to funding programs that change lives.

“This program is the best I’ve ever been a part of in all of my 24 years of incarceration. It gave me hope and a path to becoming a better person.”

– Derek, FTC Correspondence Program Participant