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REFORM Alliance Gala Raises Over $20 Million for Probation and Parole Reform

Proceeds will drive a bipartisan push to overhaul community supervision, including the Safer Supervision Act.

Overview

  • The black-tie fundraiser at Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort featured a headlining set by The Weeknd and drew stars from entertainment, sports and business.
  • Organizers say 100% of the money will fund legislative advocacy, state implementation, job programs and community initiatives because the board covers administrative costs.
  • Since 2019, REFORM reports helping pass 22 bipartisan laws across 12 states and creating pathways for roughly 850,000 people to earn shorter supervision.
  • The group is seeking support from President Donald Trump to advance the bipartisan Safer Supervision Act, which targets about 120,000 people under federal supervision.
  • Auctions and gaming drove the total, including a $3.4 million George Condo purchase, $1.8 million in winning bids for golf with Tom Brady and a $1 million blackjack prize.