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Andrew Kruszewski
Let the name ring and ring in your ears! Mr. Andrew Kruszewski was a 14 year old in Ypsilanti, MI youth where at age of 12 he was addicted to marijuana, but that was just the tip of what was to come. Throughout his young life he was shot, robbed, threatened, blackmailed, and extorted by the age of 15. At 15 years of age Mr. Kruszewski, dropped out of high school, and became more relatable to the criminal portion of dropped out of high school, and became more relatable to the criminal portion of...
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New Article About Take Trips MES Published On River Journal!
Our First Fundraiser
Take Trips MES is looking for individuals who are committed to walking the distance with youth of color once they transition from the detention or the incarceration system. Is that individual you? If so, please contact us by sending your resume with a cover letter and be apart of decreasing the recidivism rate of youth of color and increa
Take Trips MES is looking for individuals who are committed to walking the distance with youth of color once they transition from the detention or the incarceration system. Is that individual you? If so, please contact us by sending your resume with a cover letter and be apart of decreasing the recidivism rate of youth of color and increasing their productivity rate as they navigate their way back into society.
Our First Fundraiser
New Article About Take Trips MES Published On River Journal!
Our First Fundraiser
Take Trips MES has held the first fundraiser on Nov 25th 2020!
THANK YOU one more time to all the wonderful folks who came together this past Wednesday in support of Take Trips MES -- we are so grateful to be in community with you.
Thank you to our amazing speakers, Wavii, Jon-Jon, Joseph Wilson + Renee Davis Wilson, Eldredge Blalock, and
Take Trips MES has held the first fundraiser on Nov 25th 2020!
THANK YOU one more time to all the wonderful folks who came together this past Wednesday in support of Take Trips MES -- we are so grateful to be in community with you.
Thank you to our amazing speakers, Wavii, Jon-Jon, Joseph Wilson + Renee Davis Wilson, Eldredge Blalock, and the fantastic MC Ikey C! And thank you to our staff and volunteers who made it all happen.
We've raised over 500 dollars but have yet to make our fundraising goal, so please continue to spread the word and the work!
New Article About Take Trips MES Published On River Journal!
New Article About Take Trips MES Published On River Journal!
New Article About Take Trips MES Published On River Journal!
READ & LISTEN: Newly Launched Organization for Incarcerated Youth Helping to Heal the Hurt
Looking forward to working with you Tracey!
Looking forward to working with you Tracey!
New Article About Take Trips MES Published On River Journal!
Take Trips MES is forging new connections, as we look into doing a small in-person fundraiser in November. We have a commitment from Tracey Cameron, the owner of K & L Event Studio to provide the venue.
New Inspiration!
Looking forward to working with you Tracey!
New Inspiration!
We're feeling inspired by the work of local artist Nichole Washington, which is currently on view at First Village Coffee in Ossining, NY.
NEW CONNECTION!
Looking forward to working with you Tracey!
New Inspiration!
Take Trips MES structures a new adventure with Mr. Green, of MEG Advisors
This week our Founder and CEO Barbara King and Business Manager Anna Adler had the pleasure of connecting with Eric Green, of Meg Advisors, in his West Harlem office! Eric is a certified tax preparer, former DJ/music producer, and has his own personal history of ove
Take Trips MES structures a new adventure with Mr. Green, of MEG Advisors
This week our Founder and CEO Barbara King and Business Manager Anna Adler had the pleasure of connecting with Eric Green, of Meg Advisors, in his West Harlem office! Eric is a certified tax preparer, former DJ/music producer, and has his own personal history of overcoming incarceration. We talked about what aftercare for our youth could and should look like, as well as the possibility of sharing office space, and creating a community hub to connect with youth of color in the neighborhood and beyond.