Girls on the Run of Puget Sound

University Beyond Bars (UBB) is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, WA, led by Black systems-impacted community members. The organization collaborates with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals to provide access to liberatory education, aiming to break cycles of incarceration and foster the development of healthy communities. Founded in 2005, UBB has a mission rooted in addressing the trauma of incarceration by supporting the whole person through education and connection. With a commitment to empowering individuals, UBB has awarded numerous degrees and logged thousands of volunteer hours, enriching the lives of students and their communities. Generated from the website