NH Community Bail Fund
The New Hampshire Community Bail Fund frees people who are stuck in jail before being tried for any crime. In many cases, they are accused of misdemeanors like trespassing, shoplifting, and drug possession.
Despite being innocent until proven guilty, they are unable to get out of jail because they can’t afford bail—sometimes as little as $50. Most of the people we work with are held at Valley Street Jail in Manchester. Many need treatment for mental illness or substance use disorders, which they are often unable to receive in jail.
The Fund:
- Provides bail of up to $250 for people being held in jails across New Hampshire, with a focus on the Valley Street Jail in Manchester
- Collaborates with other community organizations and agencies to connect clients with services they need
- Works for an end to cash bail and the transformation of the criminal legal system
- Is a small team of unpaid volunteers (it is not run by the UU Church of Nashua)
- Is fiscally sponsored by UU Action NH, a 501c3 organization
- to make an online donation, visit their donation page
- to make a donation via check: make check payable to UU Action NH (memo: Bail Fund)
mail the check to: PO BOX 3862, Manchester, NH 03105
- Is part of the National Bail Fund Network
To volunteer or ask questions, you can reach Bail Fund volunteers: NHBailFund@proton.me
Click here for the NH Community Bail Fund website for more information.