Breaking The School 2 Prison Pipeline, #Comm.Work

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Between Da 2 (BD2) is a non-profit dedicated to creating paid community service programs for at-risk youth. The creator/director, Kenneth Ivey, recognized the presence of post-incarcerate programs for adults, but a void in preventative programs for the youth. Having experienced the prison system himself, and understanding the lure of street life to young adults in his community, Mr. Ivey is taking direct action. Creating opportunities using creative expression. We have been raising funds for both winter (2020) and summer (2021) sessions.Thanks to all your contributions we have been is full program force maximizing on any and all opportunities. As we journey in uncertainty I only request that we continue to set the bar through our own initiative as the examples, even when those we author to govern us all, are incapable.Financial insecurity and unstable home life, both amplified by COVID-19, are a fraction of the stressors facing at-risk youth today. Many feel the need to abandon their studies in order to make money for themselves and their homes. Instead of sourcing money from gang/drug related activity, Ivey (through your donation) provides youth participants with up to $300.00/wk. By working the CommunityWork program, youth are able to creatively identify, think critical, and address some of their community issues while productively creating opportunities to earn and income and be exposed to an Entrepreneurial Mindset.This program provides teens with esteem building work, and fosters responsibility and community between them, with an emphasis on continued education. Together, we will be raising $65,000 for the employment and advancement of BIPOC youth in NYC. By supporting this program, YOU are directly putting money into the hands of those most at risk, now more than ever before! Everyone deserves honest, fair-wage, work opportunities. Thank You!-M. Saaka

by Kenneth Ivey
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Between Da 2 (BD2) is a non-profit dedicated to creating paid community service programs for at-risk youth. The creator/director, Kenneth Ivey, recognized the presence of post-incarcerate programs for adults, but a void in preventative programs for the youth. Having experienced the prison system himself, and understanding the lure of street life to young adults in his community, Mr. Ivey is taking direct action. Creating opportunities using creative expression. We have been raising funds for both winter (2020) and summer (2021) sessions.

Thanks to all your contributions we have been is full program force maximizing on any and all opportunities. As we journey in uncertainty I only request that we continue to set the bar through our own initiative as the examples, even when those we author to govern us all, are incapable.

Financial insecurity and unstable home life, both amplified by COVID-19, are a fraction of the stressors facing at-risk youth today. Many feel the need to abandon their studies in order to make money for themselves and their homes. Instead of sourcing money from gang/drug related activity, Ivey (through your donation) provides youth participants with up to $300.00/wk. By working the CommunityWork program, youth are able to creatively identify, think critical, and address some of their community issues while productively creating opportunities to earn and income and be exposed to an Entrepreneurial Mindset.

This program provides teens with esteem building work, and fosters responsibility and community between them, with an emphasis on continued education. Together, we will be raising $65,000 for the employment and advancement of BIPOC youth in NYC. By supporting this program, YOU are directly putting money into the hands of those most at risk, now more than ever before! 

Everyone deserves honest, fair-wage, work opportunities. 

Thank You!

-M. Saaka
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    Co-organizers (2)

    Kenneth Ivey
    Organizer
    Brooklyn, NY
    Malik Saaka
    Co-organizer

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