September 2023 Newsletter
These past two weeks, I was in Washington D.C., speaking with legislators, government officials, and other stakeholders on the importance of adult education as part of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. I also had the pleasure of facilitating a reentry simulation for the United States Department of Justice, alongside our Petey Greene Program Regional Team in D.C. This event helped to raise awareness of the challenges that individuals face as they return home from incarceration.
The NFL football season is in full swing and as I watch my favorite team, I cannot help but think about the role the coach plays in advocating for their players and staff and preserving and promoting the integrity of the game. I wish I could say that as the head coach of the Petey Greene Program, I lead our team to victory, but the truth is that with each event, I learned far more from my team than I myself brought to the game. In the game of educational justice, we have much work to do before we can declare a victory, but through our continued focus on our students and their academic goals, I am confident we will reach that win together.
Jeffrey Abramowitz, CEO, The Petey Greene Program
Register Now for Our Upcoming Webinar!
As a complement to our upcoming 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Educational Justice, we are hosting a webinar to discuss the importance of physical fitness as a skill and outlet for people in prison and navigating reentry. We will be joined by athletes and leaders in this space and highlight their stories to make your participation in our upcoming 5K even more meaningful or, if you can’t join us for the 5K, offer an educational framework for this interesting intersection! You can register here for “Breaking Barriers: The Power of Fitness in Prison and Reentry.”
Sign Up Today for Our 5K Run/Walk for Education Justice!
Register now to participate on October 28th in our 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Education Justice! Join us in Boston, Princeton or virtually to support the Petey Greene Program and demonstrate with every step we take that everyone deserves a chance, that we cannot discount anyone, and that we are responsible for each other.
Get Tickets for Our Going Greene Gala!
The Going Greene Gala: The Art of Educational Justice celebrates the intersection of the creative and performing arts with educational justice and personal achievement. Join us on Saturday, November 18th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM, either in person at WHYY in Philadelphia or virtually via Zoom. We will be honoring Jane Golden and Mural Arts Philadelphia for their contributions to art and educational justice. We are also looking forward to highlighting artists and community organizations who are active in this space.
We also invite you to consider sponsoring our event! The Going Greene Gala: The Art of Educational Justice will publicly demonstrate your support of the value of education and art for a marginalized community of learners who deserve to be recognized.
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 two Division Managers - one in New York and one in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our Division Managers are instrumental to our regions and are responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality tutoring services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students in their areas. Learn more about both positions and apply today or share with a qualified candidate!
Staff Spotlight: Meet Timothy!
Timothy Lawrence recently joined the Petey Greene Program's NY Regional Team as a NYC Service Corps Community Fellow! Tim is a student at NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Studies. There, as a scholar in the university’s service-oriented MLK Honors Program, Tim has been able to direct an interdisciplinary background towards work with nonprofits in the city — which include ETCNY, the Edgecombe Community Garden, as well as The Bowery Mission. Tim loves film and photography and as he continues his work in the nonprofit sector, he also hopes to use these interests to be a voice for change. When he’s not running around with a camera, he enjoys playing volleyball, finding new music, and going on scenic walks.
Photo of the Month!
Earlier this month, our awesome Washington D.C. regional team helped to facilitate a reentry simulation at the Federal Judicial Center at the Department of Justice's National Presentation Practice Conference. Participants were able to experience just some of the countless barriers that face people reentering their communities after incarceration.
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.