projectavary @projectavary
Building bright futures for children with a parent in prison. projectavary.org San Francisco Bay Area Joined April 2009-
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@projectavary is on the front page of the @marinij “It just felt like a regular camp at first,” said Conte, 21, of Terra Linda. “I didn’t know about the healing process until way later.” Read the full article here: marinij.com/2023/07/17/mar…
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? These incredible hats were designed by Avary alum in collaboration with local artist Tommy Breeze as a special keepsake gift for our youth. Every $35 donated gifts one child a hat. Visit projectavary.org/holidaygifts to donate today!
Youth from anywhere in the country can connect with the Project Avary Community through their online program for children with incarcerated parents. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR THEIR FALL SESSION! For website, visit: bit.ly/3eTURtk To apply, visit: bit.ly/3BJ9Yih
Youth from anywhere in the country can connect with the Project Avary Community through their online program for children with incarcerated parents. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR THEIR FALL SESSION! For website, visit: bit.ly/3eTURtk To apply, visit: bit.ly/3BJ9Yih
Congratulations to our grantees from last week’s Ambassadors Conference - @projectavary @childrenofcpnyc & Regeneration International, Inc. #PhilanthropyLab
So excited to have been chosen to be part of @projectavary - growing up the child of an incarcerated parent, I wish programs like this had existed when I was a kid 💜 beyond grateful for this opportunity.
We are enrolling youth with incarcerated parents in our Sept/Oct groups. This is our LARGEST session to date, and we need your help finding youth who could use this incredible and supportive program. Youth nationwide are encouraged to apply 👉 projectavary.org/onlineprogram
SPREAD THE WORD!!!! We still have SIX spaces available in our April online support groups for children of incarcerated parents. This program is available NATIONWIDE for youth ages 8-18 and is free for all kids. Visit projectavary.org/onlineprogram to learn more or apply.
Families bear numerous burdens when a loved one becomes incarcerated, including trauma, stigma, financial strains, shame & isolation. Check out these slides from @projectavary showing some of the impact of incarceration on #children & #families. Anything missing? Let us know!
There are almost 3 million children with a parent in prison. We need your help finding them! We are currently enrolling youth NATIONWIDE (ages 8-18) in our April & summer online groups for children of incarcerated parents. Visit projectavary.org/onlineprogram to learn more or to apply!
Stigma against people with an incarcerated parent can be subtle or it can be obvious—either way, it can lead to harm, and it doesn't have to be this way! Let's begin normalizing this experience. It will help dissipate stigma and allow youth to move more freely in the world.
Goodwill and Code Tenderloin are offering free computer training in San Francisco for previously incarcerated adults! Participants receive a free laptop. To register for the next session: calendly.com/sfgoodwill-wor…
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