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Background of Debtors’ Prison?

Prior to the mid 19th century debtors’ prisons were a common way to deal with unpaid debt. Both men and women were locked up together in a single large cell until their families and friends paid their debt. While debtors’ prisons no longer exist, a creditor can petition a court to issue a summons for nonpayment of a bill. If you fail to appear, for one reason or another–and life gets pretty disorganized when you lose your job and possibly your home — then you’re in contempt of court. Next stop, jail. (The Consumer Reporter; Aug. 2009)

Who is Cottages of Hope, and why should you donate?

Cottages of Hope has been providing programs and services since 2008 that  help strengthen the financial stability of Weber County families and lead them towards self-sufficiency.  These tools, mainly education, can directly help them avoid the modern-day debtor’s “prison” such as payday lenders.   To learn more about what  Cottages of Hope does and their philosophy, click here.  Your partcipation as a prisoner or your generous bail donations help us to continue offering these programs to needy families.