August 29, 2024

The Next Chapter

Since inception, Wanda J has had a vision to break cycles, offer hope and empower young people in our community. For us, a strong community is one that supports its young people and offers opportunities for all. Can you envision […]

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August 18, 2024

Building a Stronger Community

This month, kids filled the hallways of school buildings throughout Frankfort. More than 800 of those youth have been impacted by incarceration already within their few years of life. To put that into perspective, the total enrollment of students at […]

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An Amachi Poem…
August 16, 2024

An Amachi Poem…

I am a mentor–not young, old, white, black, wealthy, or poor yet all of these. I have received help and kindness. I have depended on others. I have needed relationships to help me grow. Now I show up for the […]

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August 4, 2024

Part One: A Shared Sentence for Franklin County

Isolated. Tired. Depressed. Anxious. Withdrawn. Lonely. Aggressive. Distracted. Confused. Worried. Annie E. Casey Foundation calls it a Shared Sentence. Parental Incarceration leads to increased poverty and stress for the children at home. There are over 800 youth in Franklin County […]

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