Community Works West

Who We Are?   Launched over 25 years ago as a source of innovation, Community Works (CW) serves people along the spectrum of justice system involvement. Our community includes currently/formerly incarcerated and system-impacted people, the majority of whom are Black or brown and low-income, including youth at risk for incarceration or whose parents are incarcerated.  What We Do?   CW prevents young people from entering criminal legal systems and improves outcomes for any who do by transforming justice at both the individual and systemic levels. We seek to move away from a systems-centered paradigm of safety and justice reliant on ineffective punitive measures and instead toward community-centered approaches that focus on equity, accountability, relationships, and healing. How You Can Help? By making a tax-deductible contribution before year-end, you will enable CW to continue the important work of saving lives.

At Community Works (CW) , we don't just see the youth we serve; we see the leaders  they are becoming. They're not defined by the systems that tried to hold them back, but by their courage, their resilience, and their lived experiences —the very tools they use to advocate for a better future. This campaign is about fueling that power. We're raising $25,000  to send our inspiring young advocates to the NACRJ Conference in New Orleans in 2026 —a transformative journey that will solidify their role as architects of justice.