NEWS
What Can You Give?
Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. The conclusion of your annual Thanksgiving feast will likely put you in full holiday shopping mode. With Black Friday sales starting before your dishes are even washed, it's almost natural to...
read moreNew York Fundraiser Draws Awareness
On Saturday, The Messages Project hosted an evening fundraiser at The Press Box, an Irish-American bar and restaurant in New York City. We are so thankful to everyone who took the time to visit us and help raise awareness about the effects of parental incarceration....
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Inmate Artwork Up for Auction
Prince A. McKinney, an inmate who has participated in our program to help stay connected with his family while behind bars, created this amazing drawing expressly for us to auction off to help children of incarcerated parents. This is a brilliant example of what the...
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An Update from Malawi
The traditional wedding ceremony of CNN Hero Marie Da Silva and her beloved Luc Deschamps will take place on Saturday. Among the honored guests will be Carolyn LeCroy, our founder and Marie's fellow CNN Hero. The President of Malawi, Dr. Joyce Banda, and her Cabinet...
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New Tagline Revealed
A few months ago, we asked you to help us develop a new tagline for The Messages Project. You really came through for us! We received more than 25 submissions, and it took quite a bit of thought for our Board of Directors to narrow it down. In the end, we ultimately...
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Trivia Night Fundraiser in Petersburg, VA
The Brickhouse Run, a pub and restaurant in Petersburg, Virginia, is hosting a fundraiser for The Messages Project. Their monthly Quiz Night brings the community together in historic Old Towne to raise money for various causes while having a great time. Entry fees ($5...
read moreVolunteer Training and Summer Filming
The month of July has been very busy! Many new volunteers have joined our group, so we've had a lot of training sessions to get everyone comfortable with the setup and filming process. We are so grateful to have an abundance of helping hands. ...
read moreCollaboration with Bryant & Stratton College
With the help of volunteer Kelly D. Woodruff, The Messages Project has been given the opportunity to work with students at Bryant & Stratton College -- Virginia Beach Campus on their senior Capstone project. The Capstone culminates all of the skills obtained...
read moreSuccessful Fundraiser in Virginia Beach
The Messages Project was proud to attend the Red, White, & True Blue: Fairfield Days Art & Craft Show this year in Virginia Beach. Our volunteers were available to meet attendees and talk to them about our program and about the importance of supporting...
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