1. Onnie. He was released early this month and his story is a compelling one, so we've decided to back him with some fundraising. I had a chance to talk with him some before he got out, and spoke to him the other day as a free man. It also helped that Chris knew him and trusts him. He's a homegrown Georgia boy who has had a difficult ten years (not all of it was incarceration, believe me) and has had to learn some unique lessons in his life so far. As more of his story unfolds, and as I get his permission, I'll share it with you here.
2. The Georgia governor seems to be recognizing that folks who get out of jail and prison can't find jobs because businesses aren't as open minded and willing to help as they should be. It sounds like he's working with Georgia's technical colleges to offer training to inmates that will translate to marketable skills once they're on the outside, but he also recognizes that government will need help from the private sector to actually HIRE these people. Hopefully our Coalition can help push that forward thinking along a bit. Every day in a person's life is a new day, and judgement for our pasts doesn't help us in the now. Everyone deserves an opportunity to try again, to prove themselves, and to succeed. Some of these people have never really been afforded any real opportunities to succeed, or perhaps even to develop a vision of what success could be in their life. To change the way society operates, we have to change the stories we tell, but most importantly, we have to tell the stories that speak to hearts that change minds.
3. Fundraising. Since we all will be Spring cleaning soon, we're gonna ask people to select one or more items from their home to donate to an Ebay sale...meaning we are going to try to have a great big Ebay sale to raise money for the Coalition. Any items you have that are too big to ship, we'll try to sell here in a giant yard sale that will be scheduled soon. We are also probably going to have a few bake sales, make up some pickles for sale, and maybe even have some super cool Coalition tee shirts printed. So watch out for all this stuff comin' at cha soon!
Update on Chris: He's doing great! Work has been very slow due to the time of year it is, but he's got a wonderfully positive attitude and keeps in touch regularly. Before work slowed to a crawl, he was able to make enough money to buy a car when his girlfriend's car officially bit the dust. I'm proud of all he's accomplished!
“The
third leg is the most difficult — supporting transition and re-entry
for those who have been in prison,” Deal said, adding that helping
felons re-enter society after being released from prison “is an
undertaking that government alone can’t do.”
The state is seeking to provide educational skills for those in prison, and it is partnering with the technical colleges to provide skilled training so that they can develop a marketable skill while in prison. But Deal said he will need help from the private sector to hire people with a criminal record — often those who are the hardest to employ.
- See more at: http://saportareport.com/blog/2013/12/gov-nathan-deal-seeks-legislative-reform-to-help-prisoners-re-enter-society/#sthash.5KQLryCK.dpuf
The state is seeking to provide educational skills for those in prison, and it is partnering with the technical colleges to provide skilled training so that they can develop a marketable skill while in prison. But Deal said he will need help from the private sector to hire people with a criminal record — often those who are the hardest to employ.
- See more at: http://saportareport.com/blog/2013/12/gov-nathan-deal-seeks-legislative-reform-to-help-prisoners-re-enter-society/#sthash.5KQLryCK.dpuf
The
third leg is the most difficult — supporting transition and re-entry
for those who have been in prison,” Deal said, adding that helping
felons re-enter society after being released from prison “is an
undertaking that government alone can’t do.”
The state is seeking to provide educational skills for those in prison, and it is partnering with the technical colleges to provide skilled training so that they can develop a marketable skill while in prison. But Deal said he will need help from the private sector to hire people with a criminal record — often those who are the hardest to employ.
- See more at: http://saportareport.com/blog/2013/12/gov-nathan-deal-seeks-legislative-reform-to-help-prisoners-re-enter-society/#sthash.5KQLryCK.dpuf
The state is seeking to provide educational skills for those in prison, and it is partnering with the technical colleges to provide skilled training so that they can develop a marketable skill while in prison. But Deal said he will need help from the private sector to hire people with a criminal record — often those who are the hardest to employ.
- See more at: http://saportareport.com/blog/2013/12/gov-nathan-deal-seeks-legislative-reform-to-help-prisoners-re-enter-society/#sthash.5KQLryCK.dpuf
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