6:00 p.m. | City Winery Boston
Thank you for joining us!
A Night of Storytelling & Community
Thank you for joining us!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our biggest storytelling event and fundraiser, Voices of the Innocent, on September 17 at City Winery Boston. Featuring the stories of those most impacted, Voices of the Innocent: Resistance and Joy creates a unique opportunity to bring our community together in the fight against injustice and helps sustain our work.
About the Event
Details
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Where: City Winery Boston
Reception at 6 PM
Start at 7 PM
About the New England Innocence Project
We free innocent people from prison, support families impacted by incarceration, and fight to end the oppressive harms of the criminal legal system throughout New England.
Can’t attend? Please considering donating.
Live From the Stage
Our evening’s storytellers — Amy, Jacqueline, and Edward — have been directly impacted by the tragedy of wrongful convictions. Hearing their stories lets you witness not only the injustices they’ve faced but also their perseverance and strength in the fight for freedom. Thank you for joining us as they shared part of their journey live on stage at City Winery Boston.
Meet Our Storytellers
Program Book
Please check out our virtual Program Book to learn more about our storytellers, how your support keeps the fight for freedom going, messages from our generous sponsors, and other ways to show your support.
Partner with Us for Freedom and Healing
Our work is only possible because of community care and collective action. Sponsoring this special evening of resistance and joy ensures that we can continue fighting alongside directly impacted families across New England. Review our opportunities below to find the partnership level that fits your organization.
To learn more or become an event sponsor, please email Sadie Blanco at sadie@newenglandinnocence.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
2025 Voices of the Innocent: Dreams of Freedom
We had a tremendous night at our sold-out signature fundraiser, Voices of the Innocent, at City Winery Boston. Featuring the stories of those most impacted, this powerful event creates a unique opportunity to bring our community together in the fight against injustice and helps sustain our work.
We centered the Dreams of Freedom that persist despite injustice, featuring the stories of those most impacted, including the recent exoneration of our client, Edward Wright. Thanks to your generosity, we are proud to announce that we surpassed our fundraising goal, making more dreams of freedom possible in the years ahead for innocent people and their families.
View the video and photos from last year’s event.
Looking Back at Last Year’s Event
Photos by Ellen Rogers Photography