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March 24, 2023
After his release, Jon Ponder founded Hope for Prisoners to instill real hope for returning citizens. It’s “real” hope because their immensely practical programs are based on his own reentry experience.
March 24, 2023
Creating opportunities for interaction and relationship-building between law enforcement officers and citizens, as Hope for Prisoners has, builds trust and transparency that enables communities to flourish to their fullest potential.
March 24, 2023
Jon has seen firsthand how success stories from formerly incarcerated persons can breathe life into those who are still serving time.
March 9, 2023
Bishop Dr. Dwayne K. Pickett Sr. shared his experience and some things to look for to ensure partnership alignment and overcome criticism as a leader.
March 9, 2023
Here are four pieces of advice from Bishop Dr. Dwayne K. Pickett Sr. for others looking to raise funds to serve their communities.
March 9, 2023
When Bishop Dr. Dwayne K. Pickett Sr. decided to plant his roots in Jackson – a city his family has called home for generations – he knew that the water crisis was impossible to ignore.
March 9, 2023
Even in times of crisis, having a community around you can make all the difference.
Resources for healing racial trauma
March 3, 2023
Here are some of the resources that can help you as nonprofit and community leaders as you work toward healing racial trauma, preventing violence and solving these problems at their roots.