Dear John, 
 
I’m honored to introduce you to Kumari Powell, an ARC Member and one of the most inspiring youth I know. I met Kumari when he was incarcerated in juvenile hall and he is now a union worker, a proud father, and an engaged ARC Member living in one of our transitional housing sites. Your support leads to this kind of real-life impact. Kumari benefited from many ARC programs, which showcases the extensive wraparound services ARC offers our Members -- all of which we are able to provide due to generous allies like yourself. 

INSIDE PROGRAMS

As a former juvenile lifer, Kumari spent a portion of his life incarcerated. It wasn’t until he came into weekly contact with an ARC Credible Messenger Mentor that Kumari saw his potential and believed in his ability to change for the better. That chance was made possible by effective policy reform championed by ARC just this year that led to the closure of the juvenile facility where Kumari was placed in!

RIDE HOME PROGRAM

Upon his release, Kumari participated in ARC’s Ride Home Program, where a formerly incarcerated person met Kumari at his release, shared a meal with him, and provided Kumari with insights on his path to re-entry. This made him feel less alone on his journey home, as he was welcomed by someone who knew exactly what he was going through.  
 

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM

Following his release, Kumari joined ARC’s transitional housing program, which offered him safe shelter and the resources he needed to successfully reintegrate into society. Through this program, we empower our young people on their journey home by providing life skills, counseling, academic and employment resources, community events, and support in helping them build their self-worth. This transitional phase was instrumental in Kumari’s rehabilitation and eventual transformation. 

“ARC instilled in me that anything is possible. ARC gave me an opportunity to prove myself. As I have come to personally believe, and I tell others not to give up and to keep going even when there’s a lot of ups and downs. Nothing in this life is easy…Everything I got I worked hard for.” 
-Kumari Powell 

CAREER PLACEMENT

Kumari embodies a remarkable determination to persist and never give up. This resilience became apparent during his participation in our 11-week Pre-Apprenticeship Cohort program. Through this initiative, he acquired invaluable skills and training, paving the way for meaningful employment. Today, Kumari is proudly employed as a modular installer in the Carpenters Union.

John, make a gift in honor of Kumari today!

We are immensely proud of Kumari’s accomplishments and his story is a reminder that with the right support, rehabilitation, and opportunities, individuals who have been incarcerated can thrive once released. This is what ARC offers, and with your support, Kumari's story will not be an anomaly, but the norm. Together, we can continue to positively change the lives of many other formerly incarcerated people. 
 

DONATE TODAY TO ALLOW FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO THRIVE

 
Sincerely, 

Sam Lewis 

Executive Director 
Anti-Recidivism Coalition