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From Inspiration to Impact: Help UnLocked Attend the National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference

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From Inspiration to Impact: Help UnLocked Attend the National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference Each spring, the National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference, hosted by the ASU Center for Child Well-Being, brings together advocates, researchers, educators, policymakers, and people with lived experience to confront the realities faced by children impacted by parental incarceration. The conference was created to address a critical gap in awareness surrounding the nearly 3 million children currently experiencing parental incarceration and […]

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How We Closed the Year: Our Second Semesterly Care Package Delivery

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How We Closed the Year: Our Second Semesterly Care Package Delivery On December 15, 2025, members of The UnLocked Project successfully completed our second semesterly care package delivery, continuing our commitment to supporting children and youth impacted by parental incarceration. This initiative brought comfort, warmth, and recognition to young people across Prince George’s County during the winter season. From Assembly to Action The journey began on December 4, when members of UnLocked and the broader

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Reentry Redefined: A Recap of Our Panel on Life After Incarceration​

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Reentry Redefined: A Recap of Our Panel on Life After Incarceration Last week, in a room charged with empathy and a shared desire for understanding, the Unlocked Project and Reentry Redefined hosted a panel that dared to look beyond the prison gate. “Unlocking Life After Incarceration, Reentry Redefined” was not just an event; it was a collective journey into the heart of one of America’s most complex and human crises. The conversation, moderated by student

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🎉 Big News: The UnLocked Project Launches Its First Semesterly Scholarship!

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We are beyond excited to share some amazing news! The UnLocked Project is officially launching its very first semesterly scholarship to support UMD students impacted by familial incarceration. This milestone is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Do Good Foundation, and we could not wait to get this opportunity into the hands of students who deserve it. Each semester, four students will receive $200 to help with their college journey. While our

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Uniting for Change: The UnLocked Project at UMD PROGRESS’s Gun Violence Teach-In

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Uniting for Change: The UnLocked Project at UMD PROGRESS’s Gun Violence Teach-In On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, members of the UnLocked Project had the opportunity to participate in a powerful teach-in event hosted by UMD Progress, focused on gun violence prevention and intervention strategies. The event brought together a range of organizations, activists, and community members dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing public safety issues of our time. Our team proudly represented the

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Upcoming Panel Event: More Details Coming Soon!

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Join Us for an Important Discussion on Parental Incarceration We are excited to announce that The UnLocked Project will be hosting a panel event on May 1 at 5:30 PM in the Jiménez Building. This event will bring together multiple speakers who will share their unique perspectives on parental incarceration, shedding light on its challenges and the ways we can support affected children and families. Our panel will feature voices from different backgrounds, offering insights

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Together, We Did It! Care Packages Delivered in NYC!

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Our Trip to New York: A Day of Giving On March 29, members of The UnLocked Project took a meaningful journey to Brooklyn, New York, where we delivered care packages to children of incarcerated parents. These children face unique challenges, and our goal was to remind them that they are seen, valued, and supported. The excitement in the air was palpable as we arrived at the Brooklyn Museum, the site of our distribution. The weather

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We’re Expanding Our Reach! Help Us Meet Our Updated Fundraising Goal

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Update on Our Fundraiser: Expanding Our Reach and Impact! We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received so far for our fundraiser to provide care packages for children of incarcerated parents. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised an amazing $1,122 towards our goal! As we continue our efforts, we’ve identified 17 additional children in our local community of Prince George’s County who could also benefit from these care packages. Recognizing the growing need, we’ve

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