XCE .....X-Offenders for Community Empowerment

Dear Readers,

A group met at the home of Benjamin Franklin and

created the world'...

Two centuries ago, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania became the center of prison

reform worldwide. But until the occupation of Wall Street, we had not yet been

able to define ourselves as belonging to a collective group with shared interests;

shared interests that cross religious, ethnic, and political lines.

The average length of time served in prison is 2 to 50 years. Consider the

technological changes over 14 years: cell phone texting, computer on-line

shopping, Facebook, blogs, twitter; debit card purchases in check-out lanes.

While barriers to employment and other issues block successful, smooth

 reintegration back into society, for decades after release.  

Can you imagine having no place to live and no family to accept you? 

A prisoner cannot be released without a physical address.

If you are a returning citizen off parole and probation, (XCE) has helped to

empower returning citizens, formerly convicted and incarcerated persons to

become fully integrated into society. A returning citizen must learn how to

live in an unstructured environment. X.C.E. advocates, teaches citizens about

voting rights. Encourages participation with elected officials, spiritual leaders,

advocates groups and organizations to educate and inform.

Now as we enter 2012, we need organizations like X-Offenders for Community

Empowerment more than ever. We need organizations that bridge the gap

between intrepid, patronism, and direct activism. We need organizations that

are not observers but participants of populist movements. You can help !

By helping us , you help many friends, neighbors, family and extended family

members, directly and indirectly.

Make a tax deductible donation to X-Offenders for Community Empower...,

a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization today and help us continue to fight on your

and all of our behalf for a more just and peaceful world.

Please  Click here to make a secure tax-deductible donation. You can also

mail a check to: 2231 N. Broad street, Philadelphia. PA 19132

Thank you for all that you do.

Respectfully Yours,
Wayne Jacobs, Executive Director,

Steve Blackburn, Board President,

and the X-Offenders for Community Empowerment Team

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