Program
Other program services:advocacy and organizingall of us or n
Other program services:advocacy and organizingall of us or none southern california (aouon-SC) is an organization of, by and for formerly incarcerated/convicted people who organize to restore the rights of people with convictions. Anwol held monthly online meetings and new members were recruited through anwol services and events.In 2021, anwol grew the network to more than 3,200 members. Anwol advocated for californias sb 354 (foster care placement with relatives), which allows individuals with criminal records to serve as family caregivers. This bill was signed into law in October of 2021. Anwol also worked on the implementation of california prop. 17 which allows people on parole to vote. Through outreach, we conducted voter education and registered newly eligible formerly incarcerated people to vote.Leadership developmentanwol's women organizing for justice & opportunity (wojo) leadership lab is a rigorous, specialized training open only to systems-impacted women. With the first ever, historic, national expansion through our sisterhood alliance for freedom and equality (safe) housing network in 2021, thirteen dedicated leaders emerged through their participation in wojo. They are creating organizing initiatives and implementing campaigns to combat injustices faced by individuals in their local communities.
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Parent Organization
A New Way of Life Reentry Project
Los angeles, CAMission
Part 1: a new way of life (anwol) advances multi-dimensional solutions to the effects of incarceration.
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Website: http://www.anewwayoflife.org
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Phone: 3235633575
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Principal Officer: Whitney Davis-Houston
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EINEIN: 954782503
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Revenue: $15598564
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Assets: $31354145
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Expenses: $8817163
A New Way of Life Reentry Project
Los angeles,
CA
90002