The cannabis industry is shining a much-needed spotlight on the forgotten stories of individuals incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses through a powerful collaboration aimed at amplifying their voices and supporting their path to freedom. A stellar group of organizations, businesses, and individuals have come together to build a Prisoners Edition, which will feature the stories of current and formerly incarcerated cannabis prisoners, as well as profiles of those who, after serving time, have gone on to build successful brands within the cannabis industry.
Leading this effort is the invaluable partnership with Freedom Grow, Jailed for Weed, Beard Bros Pharms, and Fat Nugs Magazine, four organizations that are making a profound difference in the lives of cannabis prisoners in ways that no other entities have. Through their efforts, they are working to raise awareness, provide crucial resources, and offer support to those who have suffered unjustly because of cannabis prohibition.
A Vision for Justice and Support
Freedom Grow has long been a guiding light for those incarcerated for cannabis offenses, providing critical support in ways that go above and beyond traditional approaches. As a nonprofit organization, Freedom Grow provides commissary funds to purchase essential items, books, magazines, newsletters, and re-entry support to cannabis prisoners.
They also provide the incarcerated individuals with a way to stay connected to their families through heartfelt gift-giving. Every year, Freedom Grow hosts an annual holiday drive for the children of the cannabis prisoners. They advocate for the release of their constituents through letter-writing campaigns, clemency support and public education. Freedom Grow works with a community network of allies who are dedicated to ending the war on drugs and achieving justice for those impacted by unjust cannabis laws.
FG’s Commissary Connects Program, gives retailers across the nation the opportunity to participate in the ’Round-up” campaign to help make a tangible difference by contributing to the cause. Rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar to fund important initiatives for cannabis prisoners. The Commissary Connects program also offers brands, testing facilities, packaging companies, smoke shops, and hemp companies a meaningful way to give back and support cannabis prisoners. Visit freedomgrow.org for more information.
Meanwhile, Jailed for Weed offers an innovative platform that directly connects people to cannabis prisoners and offers ways to provide real and ongoing support. Their efforts are deeply personal and committed, focusing not only on awareness but on organizing campaigns for the release of prisoners and offering vital resources for reintegration after release. Learn more at Jailed For Weed.
Beard Bros Pharms and Fat Nugs Magazine have been instrumental in highlighting the human impact of cannabis prohibition. Through stories of redemption and the transformation of lives, these organizations shine a light on those who have overcome unimaginable challenges to succeed in the cannabis industry.
Beard Bros Pharms has supported numerous cannabis prisoners by sharing their stories, while Fat Nugs Magazine has dedicated resources to creating a Prisoners Edition that will provide a platform to amplify these voices. Read more at Beard Bros Pharms and Fat Nugs Magazine.
Bringing Awareness and Action
The Prisoners Edition is a collaborative effort that also includes key players in the cannabis, legal, and business sectors who have recognized the importance of standing up for cannabis prisoners and fostering a more inclusive, fair industry. Among the contributors to this pivotal project are:
- Sorting Robotics
- Grove Bags
- Andrea Steel
- The Banks Law Firm
- Tact Firm LLC
- OCHBS
- TAC CPAs LLC
- HUB
- Alibi Cannabis
- PufCreativ
- High End Search
- Pisgah Peaks Ventures
- Wizard Accounting & Consulting LLC
- Effective Cannabis Newsletter
- Eternum Analytics LLC
- Compassionate Alternative Care, FL
- GreenLight Energy Conservation
- Rasta Rootz LLC
- The Toke Agency
- EntheaCare
- Green Lane Communication, Inc
- GROWISE CPAs
- Jeffrey Hoffman & Associates PLLC
- Cannabiz Conversation Podcast
- Simply J Bookkeeping & Consulting
- Strange Rootz
- dialed.®
- GreenLeafHR/40Tons
- Flourish Software
- New Leaf EA
- Luna Stower
- Airo Brands
- ACS Laboratory
- Stir Crazy Seeds LLC
- Sun Provisions
- Toke POS
- BayMedica
- Alpine Seed Group
- 420 Print Media, LLC
- Gaines 4 The Culture
- Dime Industries
- Erva Inc
- Prophet LLC
- Octane
- REEFORM c/o Glass House
- Nasha Hash
- Tree of Life PR
- Love Gem Inc
- Care Waialua Farms
- Yard to Fable Enterprises LLC
- On Point Power
- Bonsai Buds
- Embarc
- Revelry
- Rectitude Partners
- New Holland Group Inc
- Purpose Driven Solutions Ltd
- Matt Gunter
- Xtra Laboratories
- RAW
- Firefly Growth Solutions LLC
- ESBE LLC
These companies and individuals have not only contributed resources and support to the Prisoners Edition, but they’ve also rallied behind the cause, ensuring that the voices of cannabis prisoners are heard, their struggles are acknowledged, and their paths to freedom are facilitated. They are creating a ripple effect in the cannabis industry that will continue to help reshape the narrative surrounding cannabis justice.
Standing Together for Cannabis Justice
The Prisoners Edition is more than just a publication, it’s a powerful call to action. It is a reminder of the real human toll that cannabis prohibition has taken on families and communities, as well as a celebration of the resilience and strength of those who have turned their hardships into successful business ventures within the cannabis industry. Through this collaboration, the industry is demonstrating its commitment to fairness, justice, and equality; values that are at the heart of the cannabis movement.
For more information on how you can support the cause, get involved, or contribute, visit:
Together, we can continue to raise awareness, build momentum, and foster a cannabis industry that uplifts all members of society, regardless of their past.
Media Contact:
Dustin Hoxworth, Fat Nugs Magazine
Bill Levers, Beard Bros Pharms
Kristin Flor, Freedom Grow
Karly Cramer, Jailed for Weed
