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2025 Newsletters
March Newsletter
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of women—past and present—who have shaped history and continue to pave the way for change.
February Newsletter
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of Black women who’ve shaped our world and continue to inspire movements for justice, equity, and freedom.
January Newsletter
For too long, Michelle West sat behind bars, sentenced to two life sentences plus 50 years for a crime she didn’t commit, based on the false testimony of a murderer who was given immunity.
2024 Newsletters
December Newsletter
This December, our Founder and CEO, Dr. Topeka K. Sam, had the privilege of visiting Taconic Women’s Prison in New York, where she shared a powerful evening with over 100 women as part of the Women Over Dinner initiative.
June Newsletter
We are beyond excited to share the success of the recent WOW X WE NATION Summit held on June 2, 2024, at the Harlem School of Arts. This transformative one-day event, sponsored by the West Harlem Development Corporation...
May Newsletter
We had an unforgettable Mother's Day celebration! On May 7th, The LOHM partnered with Ja Rule, the REFORM Alliance, and Sei Less to host a special brunch for 40 justice-impacted mothers and their children.
March Newsletter
In March, we honor more than just a date on the calendar. This month serves as a tribute to the indomitable strength, resilience, and remarkable achievements of women throughout history. It's a pivotal moment for us...
February Newsletter
This Black History Month, we embark on a healing journey with our #SheSpeaksJustice Series. Join us as we spotlight the powerful stories of Black women navigating the criminal legal system and sharing experiences of resilience, empowerment, and strength. As we celebrate Black History and beyond...
January Newsletter
We are excited to bring you a heartwarming recap of our recent event, made possible by the generous support of Reform Alliance. Last month, The LOHM had the privilege of taking justice-impacted moms and their children to the highly anticipated Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets game.
2023 Newsletters
End of Year
EPIC IMPACT: Blessings Topeka, As we stand on the precipice of a new year, I am compelled to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM). As the Founder and CEO...
December Newsletter
The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM) visited Virgin's headquarters in New York. Participants from our Pathways for Equity Program (P4E), Faces of Women Imprisoned (FOWI) and Epic Ambassadors toured the office and participated in...
October Newsletter
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For countless women within the criminal justice system, their path to incarceration is marked by a history of domestic abuse, a cycle that intertwines victimization and criminalization. These women are not just victims...
August Newsletter
Black Business Month is a time to recognize and honor the remarkable achievements of Black-owned businesses and the resilience of Black entrepreneurs. Their innovations, determination, and dedication to their craft have paved the way for progress in...
Black Business Month
As the vibrant days of August unfold, we are excited to celebrate Black Business Month and highlight the incredible achievements of justice-impacted women entrepreneurs within our community. At The Ladies of Hope Ministries, we are dedicated to providing a platform...
April Newsletter
Greetings from The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM). We hope this newsletter finds you in good health and spirits. As women who have walked similar paths, we stand together, unwavering in our commitment to empower, uplift, and support...
March Newsletter
Celebrating justice-impacted women during Women's History Month is crucial because it highlights the significant contributions and resilience of women who have been impacted by the criminal legal system. Women, particularly women of color...
2022 Newsletters
December Newsletter
The LOHM had the honor of hosting an exclusive #GivingTuesday event at Atelier Beauté CHANEL in NYC. The event was filled with beauty, sisterhood, and our EPIC vision to End Poverty and InCarceration...
October Newsletter
The LOHM celebrated its 5-year Anniversary at The Moxy's Magic Hour Rooftop Bar and Lounge on September 20, 2022. The evening was spent celebrating The LOHM and uplifting our work and EPIC vision...
September Newsletter
In partnership with REFORM Alliance, The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM) launched the #RemissionNow Campaign. Through #RemissionNow The LOHM is seeking reformative justice...
July Newsletter
The LOHM opened its first international Hope House in Trinidad on July 16, 2022, in Sangre Grande, Trinidad. Hope House was founded by Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Founder, and CEO of The LOHM...
June Newsletter
The LOHM Founder and CEO Dr. Topeka K. Sam received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from the New York Theological Seminary (NYTS) for her life’s work with The LOHM and Hope House...
May Newsletter
Google launched its first-ever Social Impact Award and showcased its long-standing commitment to supporting underrepresented small business owners by highlighting local women-owned companies...
Mother’s Day
I am a mother, a previously incarcerated woman, and a child of a mother who was a victim of police brutality and gave birth to my youngest sibling handcuffed and chained to a bed in the Texas...
April Newsletter
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people who are justice-impacted reenter their communities with high hopes of making a fresh start. We are all more than our mistakes and deserve the chance to thrive...
March Newsletter
As an organization founded and led by a woman who was previously incarcerated, we understand the importance of celebrating all of the beautiful, strong, intelligent, creative, and innovative...
Women’s History Day
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2022), Baloo, a female-founded company will partner with The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM), in order to raise awareness about the effects...
2021 Newsletters
December Newsletter
