Hour Children

Commemoration of the Attica Uprising and Massacre
2021-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Examine current injustices in the criminal legal system, and end the night with a call to action centered on the fight for justice today.
The event will also feature special words from activist, & academic Angela Davis, a keynote presentation from actor & activist Danny Glover, and a moderated panel with Pulitzer Prize winning author Heather Ann Thompson!
Where: Virtual event live-streamed here
Hosted by: Attica is All of Us Coalition
Learn more about the Attica Uprising at AtticaIsAllofUs.org

Rally for Decarceration
2021-09-15 05:00 - 13:00
Join together in advance of the city council hearing on conditions in city jails. Meet at New York City Hall (Murray and Broadway entrance). Rally hosted by Jails Action Coalition & HALT Solitary Campaign.

NYC Virtual Advocacy Day to End Solitary Confinement
2021-09-21 06:00 - 11:00
When: Tuesday, September 21

Press conference: 10:00am ET
Legislative Meetings: 11:00am – 3:00pm ET

Hosted by: Jails Action Coalition and HALT Solitary
Register here
Learn more about the importance of ending solitary confinement here

Less Is More Phone Zap
2021-09-29 07:30 - 08:30
Less is More will allow individuals on parole who are accused of non-criminal technical violations to be issued a violation and a date to appear instead of being taken into custody. Event is hosted by the Katal Center.
Registration details coming soon.

Caging Old People – New Jersey’s Elder Incarceration Problem: a panel on releasing elders in New Jersey
2021-09-30 15:00 - 16:00
Register here
Hosted by: RAPP

Exclusive Film Screening & Fundraiser for Parole Justice
2021-10-07 15:30 - 16:30
Register here.

Celebración de la Herencia
2021-10-08 11:00 - 14:00

Hour Children and Between the Bars
2021-10-11 15:00 - 17:00
Hour Children is partnering with Between the Bars — a world premiere play set in the visit room exploring the impact of incarceration.
Use our promo code (BTBHOUR) to get discounted tickets and 30% of your purchase will be donated back to us! See below for more information about the show. Plus, Hour Children will be participating in a Community Conversation after a performance on Monday, October 11th to raise awareness about our work. We hope to see you at the theatre!
Buy tickets here.

See Us, Support Us Youth Listening Sessions for Educators
2021-10-27 14:30 - 16:00
Please join See Us, Support Us at the Osborne Association for a virtual event featuring young people and pioneering educators discussing how to support children of

incarcerated parents’ educational success and wellbeing from early childhood through college.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 features a panel of young people alongside educators, administrators, and policy influencers sharing best practices for SEEing and SUPPORTing students with incarcerated parents, innovative program and policy models, and more.
Please register here.

Hour Mother's Day: A Campaign to Support Hour Children's Summer Programs
2022-05-05 - 2022-05-11 | Le Chateau, 1410 NY-35, South Salem, NY, 10590, United States
Visit our campaign page here to sign up

Best of Both Worlds

Welcome back to Hour in-person event!
Join us for Hour Mother’s Day luncheon on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 and support Hour children’s summer programs. Enjoy a 3-course lunch, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages while listening to our speakers, engaging in our virtual auction on your phone, and getting to know Hour community.
Where: Le Chateau located at 1410 NY-35, South Salem, NY 10590
When: May 11th 12:00pm to 2:00pm, doors open at 11:30am for registration
Price: $175 per person
Buy tickets: https://HourMothersDay.givesmart.com

Support Us Again Virtually
Thank you to all who participated in our virtual auction in 2021. You helped us raise $106,000 for a van and other transportation services that will make sure children can visit their incarcerated mothers for months to come.
This year you will be supporting our children’s summer programs both in Westchester and Long Island City.
Where: https://HourMothersDay.givesmart.com
When: Bidding begins Friday, May 6th at 5:30pm ET and goes until Wednesday, May 11th at 1:30pm ET
Click the link above to sign up for this virtual auction, to donate, and to bid.

Hour Mother's Day Luncheon
2023-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | X20 Xaviers on the Hudson, 71 Water Grant Street, Yonkers, NY, 10701, United States
Enjoy a 3-course lunch, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages while listening to our speakers, engaging in our virtual auction on your phone, and getting to know Hour community.

12th Street Block Party
2023-07-08 12:00 - 16:00 | 12th Avenue, between 36th and 37th Avenue, 12th Avenue, between 36th and 37th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11106, United States
Hour Children is hosting a block party to thank our Neighbors volunteers and faith-based partners for their support and dedications throughout the years.

The Doc Wallace Trio Benefit Concert for Hour Children
2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Incarnation, 209 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10016, United States

After Words: Exploring Motherhood, Justice & The Impact of Incarceration.
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00
We are proud to share that Hour Children’s Executive Director, Dr. Alethea Taylor, PhD, CRC, has been invited to speak as a panelist at the AfterWords: Unpacking the Complex talkback following a New York Theatre Workshop performance of The Peculiar Patriot.
Saturday, June 13 | 1:00 PM New York Theatre Workshop | 79 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003 Post-show talkback begins at 2:30 PM
The Peculiar Patriot, written and performed by Liza Jessie Peterson, presented by NYTW and National Black Theatre in association with Lena Waithe, is a powerful one-woman show that traces the human cost of mass incarceration in America, spanning from the plantation to the prison yard.
Following the performance, Dr. Taylor will join fellow community leaders and artists for a moderated town hall–style conversation on justice reform, the lives of incarcerated mothers, and the bold changes needed to break these cycles.
This is a rare opportunity to witness vital storytelling and expert dialogue in the same space, with Hour Children’s voice present throughout. 💚
Use code FESTIVAL for $25 access tickets.
Book at https://lnkd.in/ekNb5kRJ
