40 Tons Foundation is a social impact 501c3 foundation built around the belief that:

No One Should Be in Prison For Cannabis!

Our approach is multi layered. We help prisoners incarcerated for cannabis offenses in a multitude of ways.

Letter Writing Campaigns
Commissary Help
Support resources (collect calls, and administrative tasks for inmates who need help with things on the outside.)

In addition to helping cannabis prisoners, we are HUGE ADVOCATES for bringing

MJBizCon, the biggest cannabis conference on the planet, has partnered with 40 Tons to produce one of the largest social impact activations ever executed on the conference floor. Last year, in 2023, our jail cell exhibit was a huge success. It garnered features on more than 10 globally recognized news platforms including; Forbes, Benzinga, and GreenState.

We are super excited to announce that this year, in 2024 -

40 Tons x MJBizCon x YOU Present:

Equity Row and The Intake Center @ MJBizCon

Las Vegas, NV
December 3 - 6, 2024

"Equity Row" provides comped exhibition space and a ton of marketing for 16 Justice-Impacted cannabis brands whose ownership has served prison time for nonviolent cannabis offenses.

1937 Group, Upling App, Delisoso & The Grow Weed From Home Podcast, Equity Trade Network, Free My Weedman, Green Label Rx, PIF Cloudz, Prophet Brands, Simply Pure Trenton, The Chronic, The Weed Lady, Trade Roots, Up Elevated Cocktails, Donte West, Plants Over Pills

Amplify the voices of these brave entrepreneurs by donating today!

"The Intake Center” is an interactive and immersive experience, including a life-size prison intake center (50’x20’) - complete with faux police officers “arresting” conference floor attendees and bringing them in to be “processed."

Live Tattoo Center
- Free quick tattoos presented by New Holland Group
Letter Writing Campaign
- Watch this video to see last year's successful mail campaign
Edwin Rubis Book Sale
- Published by 40 Tons Publishing
- Book launch and hard copy book sale
The Core Cannabis Museum Exhibition "American Warden"
- Exhibit investigates incarceration in America against the backdrop of cannabis prohibition.
- Learn about the story of Jawara Tosh, youngest son of legendary reggae artist Peter Tosh who lost his life to the inequitable system that his father railed against.
- Museum curators will be on site promoting Core’s incoming exhibition, "Seed 2 Soul: An interactive exhibition following cannabis on its remarkable journey from humble seed to human soul.”

Support this direct action and activation by donating today!

We have only 3 days to meet our $40,000 goal to cover the hard costs of building and staffing Equity Row and The Intake Center. Thanks to our partnership with MJBizCon, we've already received over $200,000 value of exhibition space and onsite support, and we need you to make this vision a reality!

The legal cannabis industry is set to gross $44 billion dollars in 2025, yet non-violent cannabis offenders are still behind bars, away from their families and communities, often in the very same states making all of the tax revenue.

Donate today to align your actions with your values - justice, equity, and freedom - and uplift those that gave it all for the plant

You have a voice! You have power! You can make a difference! Please donate and/or share the campaign link with your networks today! We only have 3 days and we need YOU!

For Individuals

Gift a tax-deductible donation today. Bring awareness to the mission and support justice-impacted small business owners. MJBizCon attendees who donate $50+ can come pick up a goodie bag from The Intake Center (while supplies last, show your donation email receipt).

Your gift will also support the current cannabis POW’s behind bars

Fund our letter writing campaign to inmates
Support their positive works like nonviolent cannabis prisoner Edwin Rubis who with the help of 40 Tons will be releasing his first book from prison, “UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: Life Tips to Finding Your Greatness.”
- Each $50+ donor is eligible to receive a copy of Edwin Rubis's book! (Please include your mailing address in your donation checkout if you want to receive the book.)

For Businesses

Partner with 40 Tons and MJBizCon to receive a variety of marketing benefits as a thank you for your tax-deductible donation. Enjoy exhibit floor exposure for your brand, while highlighting your company values and dedication to equity and justice.

Please see the “Auction” tab at the top of the page next to "Overview"
Select a "Buy Now” partner benefit
Email Info@40tons.co to learn more about the partner benefits or if you have an idea you'd like to propose for your brand activation!

About 40 Tons Foundation

The 40 Tons Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is a powerful advocate for justice, equity, and opportunity, working to support those impacted by the War on Drugs and cannabis prohibition. The foundation operates on multiple levels to create meaningful change:

Support for Cannabis Prisoners:
- Organizes letter-writing campaigns to remind incarcerated individuals they are not forgotten.
- Provides financial support for commissary needs.
- Offers assistance with collect calls and administrative tasks to help inmates stay connected with the outside world.
Advocacy for Awareness:
- Highlights the stark injustice of people still imprisoned for cannabis offenses while a billion-dollar industry thrives legally.
- Champions restorative justice, ensuring that cannabis prisoners and their families have pathways to rebuild their lives.
Preventing Recidivism Through Career Support:
- Operates a robust career-building infrastructure via the Level Up Career Conference, offering:
  - Resume building and LinkedIn optimization.
  - Direct access to hiring managers.
  - Immersive learning experiences, panels, and expungement clinics.
- This initiative empowers individuals with tools for success, reducing the cycle of recidivism.
Community-Centric Events:
- Hosts fundraisers like Canna Christmas, which raises funds and collects toys for children of incarcerated parents, fostering joy during the holidays.
- Equity Row at large cannabis conventions provides free exhibition space for justice-impacted entrepreneurs, giving them visibility and opportunities typically hindered by financial barriers.

The 40 Tons Foundation isn't just an organization; it's a movement that merges advocacy with action, using every tool at its disposal to uplift marginalized communities, bring awareness to systemic injustices, and foster equitable opportunities in an industry many of these individuals helped build.

40 Tons Co-Founder, Corvain Cooper, was set to spend the rest of his life behind bars until he received the winning lottery ticket, a presidential clemency on January 20, 2021 by former president Trump. We are very thankful and blessed to get our brother out of prison. However, there are still thousands of prisoners incarcerated over Cannabis offenses. They aren’t claiming innocence, but no one should spend a lifetime in prison for cannabis, or for that matter be incarcerated while billions of dollars are being made in the legal compliant market. #FreeThe40K

MJBizCon x 40 Tons x YOU Present: Equity Row

No One Should Be In Prison For Cannabis

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