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AVENUES FOR JUSTICE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINT FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELIZABETH FREDERICK, AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Frederick to take over from the former Executive Director and AFJ Co-Founder Angel Rodriguez
AFJ Hosts Inaugural Mother's Day Celebration At Our Harlem Community Center
On May 10th, Avenues for Justice (AFJ) held our inaugural Mother’s Day Celebration at our Harlem community center. AFJ hosted mothers, caretakers, and guardians of AFJ Participants, along with our team and community members who are mothers.
AFJ's Co-Founder and Executive Director, Angel Rodriguez, Honored with the Juvenile Law Center’s Leadership Prize on May 8th in Philadelphia
On May 8th, Avenues for Justice’s (AFJ) Co-Founder and Executive Director, Angel Rodriguez, was honored alongside Elizabeth Scott, Lawrence Steinberg, and Bryan Stevenson with the 2024 Leadership Prize by the Juvenile Law Center (JLC) in Philadelphia.
Meet AFJ’s Job Developer, Shantel Brooks, Who Is Enhancing Our HIRE Up Job Readiness And Placement Initiatives
In addition to managing a full caseload as a Court Advocate, Shantel spearheaded a new initiative for job training and placement in 2021. This year, Shantel will take on a leading role as AFJ’s new Job Developer to expand on our internship and employment placement efforts.
Join Us On May 8th In Philadelphia As The Juvenile Law Center Honors AFJ’s Co-Founder And Executive Director, Angel Rodriguez
We hope you will join us in celebrating Angel at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on May 8th.
Avenues for Justice Participants Visit Delaware State University As Part of Our HIRE Up Enrichment Program
Last week Friday, as part of Avenues for Justice’s (AFJ) HIRE Up enrichment programming which includes college visits, AFJ took Participants to Delaware State University (DSU).
District 9 Council Member Yusef Salaam and State Committee Member Londel Davis, Jr. Visit Our Harlem Community Center
Council Member Salaam spoke to our Participants about his experience being wrongfully convicted as a part of the Exonerated Five and his career as a criminal justice activist and politician.
Avenues for Justice’s Partnership with PR Team Woke Media Brings Press Visibility and Continued Media Coverage
Brooklyn-based and women-owned PR firm, Woke Media, has been representing AFJ since August 2022. During that time, the WM team has provided AFJ with noteworthy exposure across media platforms such as Forbes, Essence, and more!
AVENUES FOR JUSTICE RECEIVES GIFT FROM MACKENZIE SCOTT’S YIELD GIVING OPEN CALL TO HELP EXPAND OUR ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION EFFORTS
On March 19, 2024, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Avenues for Justice (AFJ) as one of the Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States.
AFJ Continues To Build Out Our HIRE Up Program With Enhanced Programming Offerings in 2024
Today, we want to highlight three workshops in our HIRE Up program: Digital Literacy, Coding and Legal Rights and Responsibilities.
AFJ Enhances 3-Year HIRE Up Job Readiness Partnership With BlackRock
In this week’s newsletter, Avenues for Justice (AFJ) would like to highlight our partnership with BlackRock through our board member Rebecca Lewinson.
AFJ Offers “Cooking with Shirley’s Son” Workshop in Partnership with Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
To close out Black History Month, Avenues for Justice (AFJ) would like to highlight our three-year partnership with Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, owned by James Beard-nominated Chef Charles Gabriel.
Celebrating Our Diverse AFJ Village In Honor Of Black History Month
This week, in honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating our diverse village and highlighting all of their contributions to the impact of our program.
Providing Supplemental Services To Our Participants Through HIRE Up Enrichment Programming
HIRE Up enrichment programs include college visits, field trips to sporting venues and museums, cooking classes, and art therapy.
Avenues for Justice Volunteer Facilitator Ryan Burvick Gets Creative With Our Participants
This week, Avenues for Justice (AFJ) is thrilled to spotlight AFJ Volunteer Facilitator and HIRE Up partner, Ryan Burvick of Audio Pictures. Ryan was one of our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) facilitators in 2022. He also hosted two AFJ Interns at his business.
AFJ IN THE NEWS: DEUTSCHE WELLE’S “Young and Homeless in New York” Piece
This week at Avenues for Justice (AFJ), we wanted to highlight Deutsche Welle’s news piece, “Young and Homeless in New York”, featuring AFJ Program Graduates, John and Zoe.
Meet Our 2023 Stellar Prevention Participant, Channel
Channel is thinking about applying to Fordham University or one of the SUNY/CUNY institutions with the hopes of a career in real estate. AFJ is excited to follow Channel on her path forward to success and to support her ambitions!
Where Avenues for Justice Landed in 2023!
Here’s what championing the Power of Second Chances made possible in 2023:
