This July, we’re celebrating the second anniversary of the Calvin C.

Johnson, Jr. Memorial Fund! In 1999, Calvin became Georgia’s first individual to be exonerated through DNA evidence after spending 16 years wrongfully incarcerated. In freedom, he led a life full of advocacy, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to justice for the wrongfully convicted. When Calvin passed away in 2023, we worked with his family to find a meaningful way to carry his spirit and legacy forward. We quickly knew supporting Calvin's fellow community of freed and exonerated Georgians was the way to do so. The Calvin C. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Fund provides essential support specifically to freed and exonerated individuals and their families, including financial assistance, healthcare and housing support, community-building opportunities, and more. Help honor Calvin’s legacy by supporting those rebuilding their lives after wrongful convictions through a gift to the Calvin C. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Fund this summer: https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/act/donate.