Jack Powers is free after 22 years in Solitary

Jack Powers spent a total of 33 years in prison. 22 of those years were in solitary confinement. He was recently released in 2022. His complete story can be found in this NYT article by Pete Quandt. 100% of any money raised here will be deposited to Jack Powers alone, directly from GoFundMe, to enable him to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as breakfast at a diner, nature, visiting his elderly mother.

Below is an excerpt from the article written by Mr. Quandt:

"A former bank robber, Mr. Powers spent over two decades in solitary confinement, most of them in the notorious maximum-security prison known as the ADX.

During this unconscionable period of time, he committed serious self-harm, wrote prolifically, lost his son, educated himself and participated in a monumental civil case regarding the abuse and neglect of inmates. Today, he is a reflection of all of his life experiences — a profoundly changed man, an author, a mourning father and a loving son, and a critical voice in the anti-solitary confinement and prison reform movements."