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As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and friends we must never forget that there are innocent individuals caged in the incarceration system who will not get to see their loved ones or speak to them. This is the makeup of an unjust social justice system that must be changed for the sake of innocent individuals and their families.

Family is not and cannot be only those who share the same DNA. Family can be the individuals who share your same plight and are willing to walk the walk right next to you. The justice system does not always get it right, which means those of us fighting on the outside must fight and work diligently, so innocent people don't spend years and years in solitary confinement, on death row, or lose their life for a crime they did not commit.

Take a moment from celebrating what you are thankful for and pledge to help heal those who have lost the sight of the thanks in Thanksgiving, especially the youth. Here at Take Trips MES (Mentally Emotionally Spiritually), we will continue to ask you for your support in helping our mission of healing hurt, of youth, especially as it relates to youth of color, who are the most affected by the incarceration system.

We ask that you view this population differently, so the path to a successful journey can be obtained once they have transitioned from the incarceration system. Please click the donation button below and become an advocate for what's just and right. As we celebrate Thanksgiving lets not forget those who are behind walls and gates. We are all human and we all have something to be thankful for rather it be big or small.

In Peace,
Barbara

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A conversation

What an exciting conversation we all had with Ms. Parsons. Youth were able to ask questions, learn more about her books, and her iconic show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

Thank you all for your participation and continue to help us, help at risk and reentry youth of color.

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Background

Take Trips MES (Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually), based in Ossining, NY, was established in 2019 to bring awareness to the aftercare struggles of incarcerated youth of color. This population is not receiving real opportunities to excel when they are released from the incarceration system; Take Trips MES wants to change this. We want our youth to be equipped with tools that will allow them to make better decisions, and do the required work to be productive citizens. Our organization is designed to decrease the recidivism rate and increase the productivity rate.

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Mission

Take Trips MES, will work tirelessly to reduce the recidivism rate of incarcerated and detention youth of color once they are released from the system; to provide them with adequate aftercare services.

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Donate Clothing, Accessories and others

Healing the hurt of detained and incarcerated youth of color once they transition back into society is not an easy task. This population is often in need of clothing, accessories, and other wearable items to maintain their freedom.

These items might be spare to you, but are essential to them obtaining and sustaining employment as they increase their productivity rate in their communities and beyond. The items that you donate will allow them to succeed. The donated items should go to the address listed below. Thank you for your kind generosity!

Please mail or deliver clean and boxed items to 135 South Highland Ave. 3B4, Ossining, NY 10562.

*Take Trips MES is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization. EIN number is 85-0840436, we are a tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.

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