Fight for Freedom
Our goal is to raise $500,000 to fund programs that equip currently incarcerated individuals with the tools they need to thrive. By investing in critical areas, we empower individuals to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities.
In 2011, Carlos Christian founded The Starts Within Organization to reduce the recidivism rates and address the negative impacts of incarceration that hinders families and communities in Ohio, and across the Nation.
The Starts Within Organization (SWO) provides strategic programming for incarcerated men, women, their significant other, and their immediate and extended families. SWO's holistic approach aligns as a resource for currently incarcerated men, women, and juvenile youth to assist society to receive a restored individual post-incarceration.
SWO's core principles reinforce our belief that each individual must start within themselves and start within their current situations. The Starts Within Organization's mission is to decrease recidivism rates by targeting incarcerated individuals through education and mentoring initiatives, making the transition from offender to ex-offender more successful.
Our goal is to raise $500,000 to fund programs that equip currently incarcerated individuals due to be released with the tools they need to thrive. This includes educational and vocational training, mentorship, case management, and job placement services. By investing in these critical areas, we empower individuals to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to their communities, reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
Each donation helps provide access to life-changing opportunities that pave the way for long-term success. Your contribution will directly support individuals who are seeking to break free from their past and build a better future for themselves and their families.
Together, we can create a lasting impact, reduce recidivism, and promote a justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation and second chances. Join us in the Fight for Freedom and help us turn the penitentiary on its head and stand the community on its feet. - one person at a time.
- REDEMPTION is for everyone DESPITE all that they have GONE THROUGH. "Before change can be seen externally, change must be done internally."
https://www.startswithin.com