Jameon with some favorite books Apprenticeship graduation Sergio in the office with his favorite books A young man in the DC Jail

Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop

Org #1275
Vetted since 2009 Staff Favorite Site Visit Verified
2002
year founded
$132,808
raised on GlobalGiving
16
years fundraising
1
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Free Minds uses books and creative writing to empower incarcerated teenaged boys in Washington, DC to transform their lives. By mentoring and connecting them to supportive services throughout their incarceration into reentry, Free Minds inspires these youths to see their potential and achieve new educational and career goals.

Project Leaders
Tara Libert
Tara Libert
Sarah Maguire
Sarah Maguire
Julia Mascioli
Julia Mascioli
Team
Shahana Shah, Allen Chin, Tara Libert, Keela Hailes, Kelli Taylor, Julia Mascioli, Geoff Marshall, Aneka Nelson, Melissa Majano, Jamilah Al-Bari
Organization Information
1816 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States
202-758-0829
Organization Information
1816 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States
202-758-0829

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Writing for Community, Growth, and Transformation

By Ruby Brayton | Project Intern

In the most challenging of circumstances, we can find the strength and courage to grow, persevere and thrive through the perennial power of reading, writing, and fostering creativity. This belief is... Read the full report ›

Springing Forward with New Skills and Growth

By Katie Raines | Project Intern

Free Minds members have been growing, learning, and building community across all our reentry programs this season. From creating action plans during Reentry Orientations, to completing our Job... Read the full report ›

Community, Connection, and Creative Expression

By Jeffrey Beamer | Communications Intern

Through storytelling, reflection, and shared creativity, Free Minds helps our Prison Book Club members build resilience and envision new paths forward. Over the past quarter, this work has been... Read the full report ›
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