Cultivating Justice: Voices of Impact and Reform
Restorative justice seeks to repair the harm caused by cannabis prohibition, which disproportionately impacts marginalized communities through arrests, incarceration, and limited economic opportunity. Action includes providing commissary funds and re-entry assistance as well as clemency, pardons, and record expungement for those with cannabis convictions. While cannabis laws continue to evolve, many individuals and families face the lasting consequences of nonviolent cannabis convictions. Restorative justice aims to close that gap.
Trulieve is proud to partner with MISSION [GREEN] and The Redemption Foundation and support their efforts to advocate for meaningful systemic reform. In July, patients and customers in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, and Maryland can contribute to these organizations by rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donating a specific amount at the register. In Pennsylvania, patients can support The Redemption Foundation’s Commissary Program by scanning the in-store QR code to make a direct donation. Every contribution helps advance cannabis justice reform and builds a more fair and equitable future for those affected by past cannabis criminalization.
MISSION [GREEN] works to address the injustices and long-term consequences of cannabis-related arrests and convictions by advancing clemency and expungement efforts, providing commissary support, and advocating for meaningful legislative reform.
Weldon Angelos is a leading criminal justice reform advocate and the founder of The Weldon Project and MISSION [GREEN]. Learn more about how he is using his personal experience of incarnation for a nonviolent cannabis offense to advocate for reform and second chances.
Weldon Angelos is joined by Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers for a powerful conversation on cannabis justice and what the industry can do to drive meaningful change.
The Redemption Foundation supports individuals impacted by cannabis prohibition by restoring dignity and improving quality of life through financial assistance, re-entry programs, and advocacy. Hear more about Ryan Basore and his journey from federal prison to founder of Redemption Cannabis and The Redemption Foundation.
Redemption Cannabis products can be found at Trulieve dispensaries in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
A Redemption Story: A Conversation with Ryan Basore of Redemption Cannabis
Built on purpose. Driven by heart. The Redemption Team shows up for the mission and the community.
The Second Chance: Redemption Lands in the Mountain State
Spare Change for Lasting Change
Donations collected during our January Register Roll-Up helped fund over 200 commissary accounts through The Redemption Foundation’s Commissary Program. This initiative ensures incarcerated individuals have funds to call family members and access to essential everyday items. This support not only improves quality of life for those serving time but also alleviates the financial burden on families who often struggle to send money consistently.
Support Restorative Justice at Community Events This July
Ohio:
July 3 – Red, White, and Boom in Columbus
July 18 – Black Men’s Wellness Day in Cincinnati
July 25 – Move & Mingle: Little Grand Market in Columbus
Pennsylvania:
July 23-25 – 2026 Higher Conference in Philadelphia
Recent Arizona Event Highlights:
On June 6, Reclaim Your Future, in partnership with Trulieve and Sunset Glass Gallery, hosted a free Marijuana Expungement Event to support Tucson, Arizona community members with past marijuana-related charges. Attendees received guidance on Arizona’s expungement process, including eligibility requirements and the steps needed to clear qualifying records.
Purpose-Driven Brand Partners
Trulieve collaborates with several purpose-driven brands dedicated to cannabis activism to help advance restorative justice and drive lasting change across the industry.
Black Tuna and DeLisioso products are available at Trulieve locations throughout Florida. See below for more information about each brand and its commitment to cannabis activism.
After serving a nearly 30-year sentence, Bobby Tuna dedicated his life to cannabis activism and exploring the development of new genetics.
Learn more about Reefer Shark, the latest collaboration from Black Tuna and Trulieve
Learn more about Richard DeLisi’s inspiring story from prisoner to cannabis entrepreneur.
Freedom & Reform – Richard DeLisi’s Story
