Franklin's Community Roots

Franklin Fields operates with a pay-it-forward intent, focusing its charitable donations on advocacy groups that align with our mission. Our goal is to give back to the community in more ways than one. When you support Franklin Fields you support our community roots.

Each year since we've been proud to increase our monetary advocacy and continue to find worthy causes to get behind. Watch our community grow with us!

2021 Donation Total $1,000.00

Sons & Daughters United, school supplies drives, November food drives, Earth Day clean-up, The Trevor Project, MICIA, Last Prisoner Project, GLEN
2022 Donation Total $2,024.39

Sons & Daughters United, Perchville USA
2023 Donation Total $7,765.25

Great Lakes Expungement Network, The Redemption Foundation, Sons & Daughters United
2024 Donation Total $55,765.20

Great Lakes Expungement Network, The Redemption Foundation, Sons & Daughters United, Michigan Dyslexia Institute

Commissary Program

200+ individuals remain incarcerated in federal prison for cannabis-related charges

The average hourly wage for a prisoner is $0.14/hour, requiring up to 2,000 hours of work to earn an extra $300 for commissary items such as food, hygiene products, and phone minutes to call home. The Commissary Program aims to reduce financial strain on families dealing with incarceration by designating $300/month to the commissary accounts of non-violent cannabis prisoners, a significant expense for families already struggling.

Franklin Fields Commissary Carts, a line of 1g distillate vapes in a variety of flavors, are proud to support the Commissary Program by donating a portion of proceeds from each cart sold.

Commissary Program Recipient Testimonial

“My name is Ismael Lira, and I have been incarcerated for over 20 years. I was convicted by jury and received a life sentence in connection with the transportation and distribution of cannabis. My journey in the criminal justice system has ben harrowing, from my initial interaction with a corrupt drug enforcement agent, who was later convicted on multiple counts of fabricating evidence and false statements in other cases, to grand jury hearings where the judge both acknowledges and allowed weak evidence presented by the prosecution. My supposed co-conspirators even testified that they didn’t know who I was. Had I believed in the just nature of our own system or had I been fearful of government retribution and accepted their plea deal, I wouldn’t be here today.

For the average citizen, the justice system remains a distant thought until they find themselves ensnared by its convolutions. By then, it is unfortunately too late. the system’s complexity and the severity of its penalties are starkly revealed when individuals face the daunting prospect of challenging charges against them.”

Ishmael Lira

Life Sentance

Great Lakes Expungement Network

Past criminal offenses can create unnecessary barriers to housing and employment long after someone has paid their dues to society

The Great Lakes Expungement Network (GLEN) is a collection of community-based organizations, professionals, businesses, and criminal defense attorneys dedicated to providing Michiganders with criminal records an opportunity for a clean slate through fee-free expungements.

Help give our Michiganders a fresh start. For every can of Sweet Justice sold, we’re donating a portion of proceeds to GLEN.

The cost of an expungement is $1,200, but the ROI is over 16 times that with a positive impact on both the individual and the community.

Post-expungement, the economic benefits include:

Wages: Over 22% increase within one year
Employment: Likelihood increases by 13%
Annual Earnings: Average $6,600 increase per year
Lifetime Earnings: Potential 25% increase
Tax Revenue Boost: $990 additional contributions annually
Reduction in Public Assistance: $2,000 less reliance per year
Economic Activity: Additional $9,900 generated annually

Sons & Daughters United

Offering support to low-income, underprivileged, & minority populations

SADU is a non-profit determined to protect parents’ rights to make healthcare, lifestyle, and parenting choices, and makes it its mission to create programs that allow for underprivileged communities to thrive despite criminal records, legal allegations, or disabilities.

The Botanical Co. is especially proud to support SADU during its holiday grant in which families navigating incarceration, chronic illness, and disabilities are provided with essentials to live and better their lives.

Franklin Fields Achieves Gold Star Status in Michigan’s Social Equity All-Star Program

At Franklin Fields, we are proud to announce our Gold Level recognition in Michigan’s Social Equity All-Star Program—a testament to our unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and industry leadership.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of Melissa Jekel, our Customer Success Manager. Since joining Franklin Fields in 2020, Melissa has played a pivotal role in building relationships, crafting memorable experiences, and ensuring that our company remains a leader in community engagement and social responsibility.

Beyond her work at Franklin Fields, Melissa has been a key advocate for industry-wide change. She serves on Michigan’s Social Equity Program Effectiveness Subcommittee, working to improve access, funding, and regulatory fairness for individuals impacted by cannabis prohibition. Her deep-rooted experience in cannabis retail, event coordination, and expungement services has made a lasting impact on both our company and the broader cannabis community.

What Our Gold Star Status Means:

Recognized by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency for our commitment to social equity.
A reflection of our dedication to supporting diverse suppliers, inclusive hiring, and community reinvestment.
A continued promise to advocate for fairness, accessibility, and opportunity within the cannabis industry.

At Franklin Fields, we believe in more than just producing exceptional products—we believe in making a difference. Thank you, Melissa, for your leadership and passion in driving our mission forward.

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