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Corelle’s Story

April 3, 2023

Corelle’s Story

We recently had the opportunity to hear from Corelle Hill, one of our Kidz2Leaders program Alumni! She shared about recent accomplishment of graduating from Georgia State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, the impact of Kidz2Leaders in her life, and her hopes for the future. We’re excited to share her story with you in her own words… 

 

“I’m very close with my family. When I was a child, my dad was incarcerated. My mom did her best to take care of us. She showed me what it means to keep going with hard circumstances. I remember one day she told us we were going to camp! My dad had heard about Camp Hope and signed us up. Once we entered the program, it was life changing. We had a lot of support.

After I completed the camp leadership program, I went on to be a part of Kidz2Leaders’ Interns4Tomorrow program. That was the start of my professional journey. It gave me real-world work experience and impacted my outlook on life. That was also when I met my business coach, Melissa Davis.

I’ve always been very driven in school. My parents instilled great values in me, and I’ve always known striving to do your best was important. But the decision to go to college was confusing in some ways. As a first-generation college student, I didn’t know what to look for on school tours or what to major in. Melissa Davis was there for me from the beginning. She got me my first laptop. She also suggested that I major in business management.

I learned so much from my program! Getting my degree was an accomplishment, and I’m glad to know I’ll be able to support my younger siblings as they pursue their education. As I look to the future, I hope to establish my career within a reputable company with a great work environment. I want somewhere I can grow and develop professionally and make connections. I’m definitely interested in furthering my education one day. And I hope to be a role model for someone coming behind me, just like the people who impacted me when I was young.

I’m so thankful to have had Kidz2Leaders in my life. If the mission of this organization resonates with you, I would encourage you to get involved, to donate, and to pass the message along! We all need a community to lean on—that’s what this organization has been for me, and I believe it will impact your life too.”

We are so proud of Corelle, both in her accomplishments and her character. It’s been a privilege to be part of her story and we continue to cheer her on in her next steps in life as part of the K2L alumni community! 

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There is a cyclical pattern that results from the trauma, isolation, and instability that comes with parental incarceration. But that doesn't have to be the end of the story for the kids we serve. 99% of our graduates are living free from incarceration. Every session of summer camp, every internship placement, every connection made at a family camp weekend, every Hope4Christmas gift... it's all part of breaking the cycle. 

Together, we're ending generational incarceration in our city. 

You can join the movement. Follow the links in our profile to learn more. 

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And if you haven't had a chance... it's not too late. Check out the link in our profile to see our progress toward our goal. We'll keep it open through the end of the month. 

Every donation, no matter the size, represents tangible services and opportunities that we'll be able to provide to families impacted by parental incarceration, and we are grateful. 

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Families of inmates report stigmatization and feel Families of inmates report stigmatization and feelings of isolation. Having a parent become incarcerated is one of the top ten adverse childhood experiences—a form of trauma, which is then compounded by the shame families often feel. Parental incarceration leaves brokenness and instability in its wake. Families shouldn't have to walk alone.

Kidz2Leaders invites families into a year-round support system, providing community, connection, resources, and programs designed to form long-lasting relationships.

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Georgia's pison expenditures total more than $1 bi Georgia's pison expenditures total more than $1 billion annually. What if we invested in kids, providing opportunities for a new life trajectory and equipping them with the skills and resources they need to combat the effects of trauma? How different might our prison system look in 20 years? 

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Children of inmates are three times more like to b Children of inmates are three times more like to become involved with the justice system than their peers. That's what we mean when we talk about generational incarceration. It doesn't have to be that way! We can end the cycle by providing families with the support and community they need.

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Did you know that nearly 200,000 kids in Georgia h Did you know that nearly 200,000 kids in Georgia have been impacted by parental incarceration? That's 1 in every 28 kids. 

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