Five of the women, who were detained at the Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, were released on Friday, December 23, while the others are expected to be home next week.
- Dec 26, 2022
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Meek Mill has offered a helping hand to 50 disadvantaged Philadelphia families. It was unveiled that the "All Eyes on You" rapper paid bail for 20 women from his hometown so they can spend the holiday with their families.
Five of the women, who were detained at the Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, were released on Friday, December 23. The emcee's REFORM Alliance said in a press release that the others are expected to be home next week.
The women will also each receive a gift card, to help with last-minute holiday or food shopping. In a statement, Meek explained that his generous act is inspired by his own incarcerationn experiences.
"It was devastating for me to be away from my son during the holidays when I was incarcerated," he elaborated. "So I understand what these women and their families are going through. No one should have to spend the holidays in jail simply because they can't afford bail. I'm grateful for the opportunity to help these women be with their families and loved ones during this special time of year."
The women have now reunited with their families. REFORM documented the special moment on Instagram and penned, "@meekmill has made a heartwarming holiday gesture by paying the bail of women currently incarcerated in Philadelphia."
Quoting Meek's statement, the nonprofit organization added, "For families impacted by the criminal justice system, the holidays can be an extremely challenging time." The message continued, "No one should have to spend the holidays in jail simply because they can't afford bail, and no child should be without their parents during this time if we can do something about it."
