We are a 501-c3 nonprofit helping teens at risk and non violent drug felons
Learn about our passionate team, and how you can help! We are always looking for mentors and sponsors
About Us
Our Team
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? See our form below for more information!
Zonka Miles LLC is a qualified charity under the Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (previously called the Working Poor tax credit) - These tax credits effectively redistribute your Arizona taxes from the Arizona Department of Revenue to the charities of your choice. Your donation could equal a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $400 for individuals or $800 for married filing jointly. As an added benefit, Release the Fear is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization and your donation could also qualify for a federal tax deduction.
Use Tax Credit Code 20501 and bring hope to a child in need
Our History
Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in the area of “children in need of care” and non violent drug offenses, we formed our organization to provide sensible solutions. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!
Recidivation is when an incarcerated individual returns to criminal activity and bad behavior. A study by the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (2012-2015) shows that recidivation rates decreased by 7% in youth who participated in one RTF workshop…and by 14% in youth who participated in multiple workshops. Our evidence-based curriculum is making a difference!
Our Mission
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference. Ending recidivism and private prison for profit is our end goal.
Inmates
Craig Cesal
Diana Marquez
Diana Marquez
Craig Cesal – 1st offender – Serving Life for Pot was released by BOP to home confinement due to COVID-19! - My offense conduct is limited to the repair of trucks damaged when marijuana had been smuggled within the structure of the truck, I never bought, sold, used, aided and abetted, nor participated in any marijuana activity; I only provided repair support for truck drivers who did so.
Diana Marquez
Diana Marquez
Diana Marquez
Diana Marquez – 1st Offender – 30 years for pot! Early release set for May 22 by BOP due to COVID-19 - Diana Marquez will be going home on house arrest due to COVID-19 – Can DO will still pursue her clemency but elated she will be safe during this awful pandemic that is ravishing the prison systems. Please sign Diana’s Change.org petition Name: Diana Marquez #60222-180 DOB: July 12, 1956
Crystal Munoz
Diana Marquez
Michael David Knight
Crystal Munoz – serving 15 years for pot received CLEMENCY on 2/18/2020 -Receiving clemency would alter my whole future, and the future of my spouse and children, not to mention my other family members who sacrifice their time to help take care of my children. It means that I can be a mother to my children and a wife to my husband. I can be there to feed and take them to school and help raise them.
Michael David Knight
Michael David Knight
Michael David Knight
Michael David Knight – 17 years 6 months for pot - Michael Knight is serving 17 years for Pot
Antonio Bascaro
Michael David Knight
Michael Pelletier
Antonio Bascaro – Served 39 years for pot – NOW FREE! - Antonio was #1 on Top 25 men deserving of clemency because he has served more time for pot than anyone in the nation. But, today, May 1st he walked out of prison and into the arms of his loving family!
Michael Pelletier
Michael David Knight
Michael Pelletier
Michael Pelletier – Serving Life for Pot -Michael Pelletier is Serving Life for Pot –