3 ways to help!
Help us get into Maximum Security:
We need to raise $3,000 by September 1st so we can launch a new class for women in the maximum security unit at the Travis County Correctional Complex. We have a great campaign set up over on IndieGogo: click here to visit and donate.
Wish List:
If you would rather give stuff (or you have any of these lyin’ around), here a few things we always need!
-Brightly colored, patterned folders (pockets are great but no brads! no brads!)
-No. 2 pencils
-Notebook paper
-Blank paper
-Posterboard (all colors)
-Notecards
-Printer cartridges (for a LexMark S305)
Give your time:
We’re a small organization with big dreams. If you can help us get there, we’d love to work with you. We need assistance with:
-Grantwriting
-Fundraising
-Business Planning
-Networking
-Graphic design (logo, posters, programs)
Thank you!
Hello,
Regarding funding – there is an organization in town called Bread for the Journey. They provide small amounts of money. This is the web site with the current email contact: http://www.breadforthejourney.org/location.htm. I think they would be interested in what you’re doing.
Hope you find some assistance. I love what you’re doing.
Lydia
Lydia,
Thanks so much for the tip! I will check them out.
-Kat
I am a 2008 graduate of the PRIDE Program, and I want to thank you for being involved., though I didn’t get to experience your particular segment of the program. The program changed my life and helped me realize that I had a lot to contribute to society.
When I have some money to spare, I will send you some because I truly believe in what you’re doing..
I wish I could sign my name, but I am still very closeted about my time in Travis County.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I don’t get the chance to keep in touch with the women I work with, so I’m really happy to hear from someone who benefited from the PRIDE program. I understand why you would keep your time in Del Valle to yourself, but I also hope that everyone else can have more empathy for people who have been incarcerated and realize that we’re all human beings who can deserve respect.
Good luck in all your ventures!
It’s a great idea and much needed. Everybody needs a hand up in this life. We’re all human after all.