Your contribution today makes a huge positive impact by providing direct support for us to continue to bring writing programs and literacy development for men, women and children who are incarcerated, detained and formerly incarcerated. JOIN us at SISTER MIDNIGHT this evening, NOVEMBER 28th from 7-10PM, $10 at the door cash bar- YOU CAN ALSO MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION NOW by Clicking the DONATE button on this page. Literacy is key to education, and education is key to success. When youth are arrested and spend time in jail, their educations are interrupted. Developing reading and writing skills supports participants in achieving their educational and career goals and reduces recidivism. We dep
Thank you to Literacy for Incarcerated Teens for providing a second round of funding for our workshops with young women at the Brooklyn DA's Office of Re-entry who are impacted by the criminal justice system. Click HERE to go to their website for more information about this great organization, founded by a teacher and run by librarians, writers and teachers. In these workshops participants receive journals and books, build social skills, and develop their affinity for reading and writing. As participants express themselves and share their thoughts, feelings and experiences through writing they are also developing important literacy skills. We couldn't do this much needed and rewarding work
