October 2023 Newsletter
I was so thrilled to participate in this past weekend's 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Education Justice. I joined our runners and walkers at our Boston course and was inspired by their energy and enthusiasm throughout the day. We had more than 200 people join us in Princeton, Boston, and virtually from wherever they were. Thanks to the generosity and involvement of our community, we raised nearly $30,000 to continue providing high-quality academic programming for incarcerated learners to help them reach their personal goals.
And we're not done yet! We hope that you will continue this momentum and join us for our next event: Going Greene on November 18th. We will be celebrating the intersection of the creative and performing arts with personal achievement and educational justice. We hope to see you in-person at WHYY in Philadelphia or you can join us virtually. We are looking forward to seeing you again very soon!
Jeffrey Abramowitz, CEO, The Petey Greene Program
Get Tickets for Our Going Greene Event!
Going Greene: The Art of Educational Justice celebrates the intersection of the creative and performing arts with educational justice and personal achievement. Tickets are going fast so make sure you get them today to join us on Saturday, November 18th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM, either in person at WHYY in Philadelphia or virtually. We will be honoring Jane Golden and Mural Arts Philadelphia for their contributions to art and educational justice.
Register Now for Our Upcoming Webinar!
LGBTQ+ people are overrepresented in our country's prisons and jails but their specific experiences with the carceral system are less discussed and examined. We will be highlighting their stories in our next Justice Education Series webinar, "LGBTQ+ Experiences and Identities in the Age of Mass Incarceration." We will be joined by advocates, allies, and justice-impacted people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community as they share their experiences and the work they do.
Join the Petey Greene Program Team!
Do you want to advance educational justice every day and increase your involvement with the PGP? We are looking for a Regional Manager in Philadelphia! The Regional Manager will be responsible for leading the Philadelphia region and ensuring the provision of high-quality tutoring services for currently and formerly incarcerated students in the Philadelphia area. Learn more about the position and apply today or share with a qualified candidate!
Request for Proposals in Washington D.C.!
The PGP was awarded a $400,000 grant with funding from the Government of the District of Columbia, to serve as the coordinating entity for Out-of-School-Time programming for students currently experiencing incarceration in D.C. We are seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide high-quality out-of-school-time (OST) programming using a positive youth justice developmental approach. Learn more and submit a proposal today.
Staff Spotlight: Meet Kelly!
Meet Kelly Ortiz, the Volunteer Coordinator in our New York region! She has a passion for education and community engagement and believes in the power of collective action which motivates her work at the PGP. She has previously contributed her expertise to organizations such as Goodwill Industries and The Center for Family Life in Sunset Park. She feels that her work goes beyond just logistics; it is about fostering connection and a spirit of civic engagement. We're thrilled to have you on board!
Photo of the Month!
After completing the 5K this weekend, our runners and walkers were invited to write letters of support and encouragement to incarcerated young people through our partnership with BreakFree Education. These letters will be shared throughout the holidays to let them know that the Petey Greene community is thinking of them and cheering them on as they complete their studies this semester!
Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, we continue to support the educational journeys of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people by providing the high-quality, individualized tutoring and academic support that every learner needs to achieve their educational goals. Please donate today.