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Deep Run Marathon Dance Committee: Why We Chose The Messages Project

This year, there were 72 candidates who applied to become one of the 12 organizations that would benefit from the Deep Run Marathon Dance. Since October, the Deep Run Marathon Dance student committee, which consists of 50 Deep Run High … Continue reading

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Ladies of the Knights Auxillar (Knights of Columbus) in Norfolk

Carolyn Lecroy will be speaking to the Ladies of the Knights Auxillar in Norfolk. We wish to thank them for their wonderful donation, including 5 boxes and bags full of children’s books.

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Gayton Baptist Church Donates Books

The Gayton Baptist Church in Richmond collected 82 children’s books for us in February. Inmates will read these books on their DVDs and we will send the books to their children. Special thanks to Associate Children’s Minister Rhonda Holland for … Continue reading

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Books On Wheels Donation

Many thanks to Books on Wheels for their recent donation of five boxes of paperback children’s books to our program. This generous donation will allow inmates to include a gift book to their children in the envelope with their Messages … Continue reading

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A “THANK YOU” Card from Some of the Dads

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Oklahoma Incarcerated Parents Connect With Children Through Video Project

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An Update from The Messages Project

A lot has happened since recognition in 2008 by CNN and Johnson & Johnson of The Messages Project as an organization that contributes to social problem solving through direct action. This is the first of what will be regular updates … Continue reading

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VA Governor Announces 2009 Volunteerism and Community Service Award Recipients

Official Press Release: “Governor Announces 2009 Volunteerism and Community Service Award Recipients”. You may visit the original link or read the full release below. ———- Official Release from www.governor.virginia.gov ———- Governor Announces 2009 Volunteerism and Community Service Award Recipients RICHMOND – … Continue reading

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UPDATE – Filming of Holiday Messages Ends

UPDATE – Filming of Holiday Messages Ends. We — George, Kevin, Keith (those wonderful volunteers) and myself — have just gotten in from finishing up the Messages for the Holidays. They were wonderful…and before I continue I wanted everyone to … Continue reading

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2003 Article by Founder Carolyn LeCroy

Your support helps us to demonstrate the value of what we’re doing. Women In Transition started back in 1999 on a mission to maintain the ever so important bond between a child and their Parent. There are thousands of Children … Continue reading

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