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The Library Found Me
In The Library Found Me: How Books Rewrote My Life, Ricky Gaines shares a powerful and deeply personal story of transformation from inside the walls of incarceration. What begins as a search for escape through books becomes a journey of self-discovery and rebirth.
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Pages To Freedom
Rewriting your narrative, reclaiming your voice, and building something lasting from the ashes of your past. Through literature, Ricky didn’t just find knowledge—he found purpose, healing, and the courage to help others do the same.
Inspirational
With raw honesty and insight, Gaines recounts how reading in the prison library awakened his mind, reshaped his identity, and ultimately led him to become a writer, publisher, and advocate for justice-impacted individuals.
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Citizens United We Stand For A Common Goal
Returning Citizens Association: Aims to utilize RETURNING CITIZENS, in a combined effort, to provide real information to the public and to those who are system impacted. Thus, we aim to prepare our brothers and sisters, with useful data for success!!
Who We Are: Positive role models and positive influencers, fathers, mothers, children and community members. Homeowners, parents, and grandparents. Sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and relatives.
THESE ARE ALL YOUR STORIES...
OUR STORIES...
Many people have been systematically impacted by mass incarceration in one form or another. The systems has many issues. What are the issues of incarceration? Individuals released from prison must find housing, employment, and access to health care, in addition to reintegrating themselves with their families and communities.
Community building
We are insurance agents, community specialists, small business owners, and plumbers coming together to make life better for the people in the community, keep the community healthy and safe, and help it function more efficiently.
Increasing the ECONOMIC Capital
Increasing the economic capital of returning citizens is a vital component of successful reintegration into society. By providing opportunities for job training, education, and employment, we not only empower individuals to rebuild their lives but also bolster the overall economy. Supporting returning citizens in gaining financial stability not only reduces the likelihood of recidivism but also contributes to a more productive workforce and a stronger community. It is an investment in both the individuals seeking a second chance and the society as a whole, fostering a more inclusive and prosperous future for all. .
VOLUNTEERING MADE SIMPLE
Providing a healthy boost to ones self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. Doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Our roles as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity.
INCREASING THE POLITICAL CAPITAL
Increasing the political capital of returning citizens is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and representative democracy. When we empower individuals with criminal records to engage in the political process, we not only acknowledge their rights as citizens but also tap into a wealth of diverse perspectives and experiences. By supporting their participation in voting, advocacy, and community leadership, we create a more equitable and just society where the voices of all citizens are heard and valued. This not only benefits returning citizens but strengthens our democracy by making it more responsive and reflective of the entire population it serves.
HEALING OUR GENERATION
Our families have endured generations of structural racism, income and wealth inequality, and the devastation that mass incarceration has caused our communities. Helping families heal post incarceration with our non-clinical mental health component has made a difference in our lives.
INCREASING THE HUMAN AND SOCIAL CAPITAL
We AIM to improve social structures and social attitudes, values and behaviors in which Returning Citizens interact, work together, collaborate, and cooperate with others.