Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n Trending<\/strong><\/p>\n The REFORM Alliance Gala raised over $20 million to support criminal justice reform initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Celebrity guests included Beyonc\u00e9, Kevin Hart, Travis Scott, and Odell Beckham Jr.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Funds will support REFORM\u2019s programs, including job fairs, policy advocacy, and community outreach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n On Saturday (Sept. 13), REFORM Alliance<\/a> hosted its second Casino Night & Gala at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City and raised more than $20 million for criminal justice reform. With founders Michael Rubin, Shawn \u201cJAY-Z\u201d Carter (who was spotted<\/a> in the gambling room with cigar in hand), and Meek Mill leading the initiative, the black-tie event once again drew leaders from music, business, sports, and politics to advance the nonprofit\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n REFORM Alliance was launched in 2019 to address probation and parole practices that affect millions of Americans. Since then, the organization has helped pass 22 bipartisan bills in 12 states<\/a>, directly impacting over 850,000 people. Reforms include shortening probation terms, reducing technical violations, and preventing unnecessary incarceration. A short film shown during the gala highlighted individual stories, including James Severe, who described how REFORM\u2019s work allowed him to find stability and pursue his career.<\/p>\n The gala combined fundraising with entertainment. Kevin Hart<\/a> served as host, while attendees included Beyonc\u00e9, Travis Scott, Robert Kraft, Cameron Diaz, Jayson Tatum, Odell Beckham Jr., and other public figures.<\/p>\n\n
REFORM Casino Night Gala Auction and Celebrity Performances<\/h2>\n