T.I., Scrapp Deleon work with Georgia church to bail out 23 nonviolent inmates for Easter

T.I., Scrapp Deleon, and the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, GA worked together to bail out 23 nonviolent inmates.

Bail Out Program

The three reportedly worked together to bail out 7 women and 16 men who were locked up for first-time or for nonviolent offenses.

The deed was done as part of the church’s “Bail Out” program.

According to Fox 5, New Birth Missionary launched the “Bail Out” program on Lent (March 6).

Donations

The church pledged to raise $40,000 but when T.I. and Scrapp got involved, the donations reportedly catapulted to $120,000.

Dr. Jamal Bryant, senior pastor at New Birth Baptist Church, praised his congregation’s donations and support for the program.

“It’s almost like finally meeting the good Samaritan—somebody who you don’t know that you didn’t see coming,” he said, according to Fox 5.

“[The recipients are] appreciative to be able to press the refresh button.”

In addition to raising funds to assist with releasing inmates from jail, the “Bail Out” program will connect newly-released citizens with a certified mentor for weekly check-ins.

A portion of the donation will be used to establish college funds for former inmates with children.