Our mission and vision: empowering second chances

We hope to create a community that provides second chances to those affected by the legal system, freeing community members from the undue burdens of their criminal histories. 

Everyone in Crawford County should have a fair opportunity to work and contribute to our community.

We are achieving this vision by uniting businesses, advocates, community members, local leaders, and impacted people across the county to ensure that criminal records are no longer a life sentence to poverty and that past mistakes will no longer define a person's future.

Why Crawford Clean Slate began

We help people obtain criminal record sealings, expungements, and Governor's pardons, allowing them to realize their full potential. A criminal record is a recorded history of each time a person has been arrested, and it can create significant barriers in life. Our mission is deeply important because we believe past mistakes should not define a person's future. We are driven by the desire to unlock opportunities and provide a path forward for those affected by the legal system in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

Overcoming community challenges

In Crawford County, past criminal records create significant hurdles in essential areas of life: housing, employment, and even participation in family events with schools. These barriers can lead to a cycle of poverty and exclusion. Crawford Clean Slate helps overcome these challenges by providing assistance for pardons, expungement and sealing. With PA leading the nation in pardon reform and new laws like Clean Slate 3.0, it's easier than ever to clear records, opening doors to stable housing, meaningful employment, and full community participation.

Broader community benefits

When Crawford Clean Slate helps someone clear their record, the benefits extend far beyond the individual. Removing these barriers allows more people to work, which means more money is put back into our local community. This boosts the economy and creates more housing opportunities, making Crawford County a more prosperous place for everyone. A stronger workforce and increased economic activity benefit all residents, creating a more inclusive and thriving environment.

"Imagine a Crawford County where past mistakes no longer define a person's future."

Our vision is to foster a community in which all individuals have access to employment opportunities, can engage in their children's educational activities, and contribute economically to their community. This includes enabling people to pursue further education without the constraints of past criminal records.. Crawford Clean Slate makes this vision a reality by uniting businesses, advocates, and community members to ensure criminal records are no longer a life sentence to poverty.