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
$127,627
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
Allen Chin, Tara Libert, Keela Hailes, Kelli Taylor, Julia Mascioli, Aneka Nelson, Melissa Majano
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:

Spring Highlights from the Prison Book Club

By Darrion J. Beckles | Communications Intern

Here at Free Minds, we believe in the healing power of creativity, literacy, and community. In our Prison Book Club this past quarter, we have put this belief into action by distributing books to our... Read the full report ›

Free Minds Members in Bloom

By Neely Wester | Development & Communications Specialist

The spring season is a time of discovery and growth, and we are so proud of all of our Free Minds members who are uncovering their goals and achieving new heights in their careers and educational... Read the full report ›

Winter Highlights from our Prison Book Club

By Sydney Richner | Communications Intern

Free Minds believes in the power of positive support, encouragement, and lifting one another up in a carceral environment designed to isolate. Our Prison Book Club brings this commitment to life by... Read the full report ›
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