A local nonprofit, Restorative Partners, held a benefit called “Bridging the Gap” at the Fremont Theater Friday night.
The support received from community members at the event helps the nonprofit provide vital services that empower people impacted by the justice system.
According to the founder and executive director of Restorative Partners, Sister Theresa Harpin, the nonprofit raised $102,000 at the benefit.
Harpin says the purpose of the event was to speak about the concerns around criminal justice issues.
“Well, here we are bridging the gap,” said Harpin. “‘Bridging the Gap’ is all about bringing different people with different lenses to the table to talk about important concerns around justice issues, restorative justice, and justice that is for everyone.”
The nonprofit’s goal in its transformative work is to reduce violence and lower recidivism by providing a continuum of care from incarceration through reincorporation to the community.
Multiple authors were guest speakers at the benefit and shared their experiences with the criminal justice system.