
3D in the NEWS
12/1/18
11/29/18
Developing Despite Distance, or 3D, is a Detroit organization committed to helping young men stay connected to their incarcerated parents.
The organization, called 3D for short, says more than 2.7 million children in America currently have a mother or father in prison.
As part of the program, young men ages 10 to 18 participate in bi-weekly letter writing sessions and receive financial support for prison visits.
Group leaders also provide counseling support, help with homework and attend... Read the full article on wxyz.com.
9/25/17
For many kids, Saturday mornings are for sleeping in, cartoons, or early morning sports practice. But for a small group of young men gathered at Detroit’s Northwest Activity Center, Saturdays mornings mean much more.
“It makes me feel sad and mad sometimes. I just feel frustrated that he’s away,” said Valdez, a sixth grader and native of Detroit.
Valdez is part of Developing Despite Distance, a non-profit organization offering support to young men of color with... Read the full article on skillman.org.