Community Service
Texas Inmate Families Association
Support for people coming home from prison and their families — housing referrals, job placement, ID recovery, and peer mentoring.
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EligibilityFormerly incarcerated individuals and their families
HoursMon-Fri 9am-5pm
“Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love. ”
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How Groups Fight Against Authoritarianism Around the WorldThis research project studies how different groups like businesses, unions, doctors, lawyers, and faith communities work together to protect democracy when authoritarianism threatens their countries. The project shares real stories from around the world, including how Wisconsin business leaders helped ensure fair elections, how Ukrainian veterans use diplomacy to save lives, and how Polish judges resist attacks on the rule of law. It shows examples from the United States, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Brazil, Pakistan, India, and other countries. The research looks at five key groups - businesses, unions, professional associations, faith communities, and veterans/security forces - and how they use different strategies like dialogue, institutional action, nonviolent resistance, non-cooperation, protests, and material support. These case studies help people understand how ordinary citizens and organizations can stand up to protect democracy and human rights when they are under attack. The project provides valuable lessons for anyone interested in civic engagement and defending democratic institutions.
How Professional Groups Can Protect DemocracyProfessional groups like lawyers, doctors, and teachers have always been important for protecting democracy. When democracy is strong, workers get better pay and more rights. But when dictators try to take over, they often attack these professional groups first. This article explains how professional associations can fight back against threats to democracy. They can use their organizing skills, provide help to activists, refuse to cooperate with unfair laws, and educate people about why democracy matters. For example, after Trump's Muslim ban, thousands of lawyers went to airports to help immigrants. In Brazil, doctors went on strike to help end military rule. The American Medical Association now tells doctors that voting is important for people's health. Professional groups have special power because governments need their expertise, so when they work together, they can be very effective at protecting democratic values and rights.
US and Israel Strike Iran in Major Middle East WarThe United States and Israel are fighting a major war with Iran that has been going on for 11 days. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes inside Iran. President Trump gave mixed messages about when the war might end, first saying it was 'very complete' but later saying they need to win more. Iran's military leaders said Iran, not the US, will decide when the war ends. Israel is also attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Iran is launching drones and missiles at other Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. More than 1,200 people have died in Iran, nearly 500 in Lebanon, 12 in Israel, and 7 US soldiers. Oil prices jumped to nearly $120 per barrel because people are worried about oil supplies from the region. Trump warned Iran not to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz or the US would hit back '20 times harder.' This is breaking news about an active international conflict that could affect global energy supplies and involve the US military.
Federal Agency Gives $956M to Help Kids Through Mentoring ProgramsThe Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has given over $956 million to mentoring programs from 2008 to 2019. This federal agency invests in mentoring because research shows it helps prevent youth crime, improves school performance, and supports kids with serious needs like mental health challenges. OJJDP works to create more mentoring opportunities and make them better quality. They fund many different types of programs, including help for children whose parents are in jail, young parents, and victims of trafficking. The agency also supports research to learn what works best in mentoring. They have a National Mentoring Resource Center that provides tools and training for mentoring programs across the country. OJJDP partners with other agencies, programs, and researchers to make sure mentoring reaches kids who need it most, especially those who are at-risk or underserved. The agency focuses on using proven methods and continues to study new approaches to help more young people succeed through mentoring relationships.
The Journey
33 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
Level 1
Get CuriousRead, watch, explore2 resourcesLevel 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups7 resourcesYou are hereOrganizationEqual Justice InitiativeOrganization working on criminal justice reform and historical truth-telling
OrganizationFathers and Families of San JoaquinOrganization in Stockton, California that helps families affected by prison and violence through direct support, community organizing, and system change advocacy
Organizationdigital/organizingThis company helps political campaigns and good-cause organizations use digital tools and the internet better. They teach groups how to organize people online and create winning strategies for their important causes.
+4 more at this levelLevel 3
Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
Level 4
Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement16 resourcesLevel 5
Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating8 resourcesFocus Areas