Paroled2Pride

10/19/2026

It takes a community to make a difference.

Drug prevention starts with education, open conversations, and a support system that reminds people they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Let’s stand together, raise awareness, and help create a safer, healthier future for our children, families, and neighbours.

There will be family assistance resources, food, giveaways, and happy bags for the children!

Join us for the Red Ribbon Event and show your support for a drug-free community!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 914 4th St. South, Columbus, MS

We invite everyone to join us! Share this invitation, bring your family and friends, and help spread the message of prevention, hope, and community support.

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

I was honoured to attend the 5th Annual Zumba in Pink event hosted by the Stephanie Jones and Columbus Recreation Department. It was a beautiful reminder of the importance of breast cancer awareness, prioritising our health, and standing together to support survivors and their families.

As the founder of Paroled2Pride, and loosing my father and volunteer coordinator to cancer encouraging one another to stay informed, and make our health a priority. Early detection matters, and regular checkups can make a difference.

Together, we can make a difference! 🎀

10/14/2026

Children of incarcerated parents can break the cycle with the right guidance, support, and opportunities. That is why caregivers need support in helping these children navigate the daily challenges they face, build resilience, and create a brighter future for themselves

10/13/2026

This Cancer Awareness Month, Paroled2Pride encourages everyone to make their health a priority. 💗
Whether it’s scheduling a screening, following up on a health concern, or reminding a loved one to see their doctor, small steps toward prevention and early detection matter.

We know life gets busy. We know appointments can be easy to postpone. But please don’t forget that you deserve the same care and attention you give to others.

Let’s continue raising awareness, encouraging one another, and reminding our communities that taking care of our health is an act of love.

🎗️ Make the appointment. Get checked. Share the message.

10/10/2026

https://www.paroled2pride.org/post/can-you-vote-if-you-have-a-criminal-record

While transitioning back into society and rebuilding a productive life, many people wonder “can I vote as a formerly incarcerated person?”

10/08/2026

THE NUMBERS SHOULD MAKE US PAY ATTENTION. ‼️

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), approximately 29,300 young people were in residential placement facilities across the United States in 2023.

That’s an increase from approximately 24,900 in 2021.

While youth placement has declined significantly over the years, thousands of young people are still being removed from their homes and communities.

And behind every number is a young person.

A child with a family.
A story.
Potential.
And a future that is still being written.

At Paroled2Pride, we believe we have to look beyond the statistics.

We have to ask:

What support did this young person need before they entered the system?

Who was there to guide them?

What happens when they return home?

Prevention, mentorship, education, family support, workforce development, and successful reentry all matter.

Because our goal shouldn’t simply be to count how many young people enter the system.

Our goal should be to help more young people avoid it and give those who have been impacted the support they need to build a different future.

Now the question is, what can we do before a young person enters a system. Drop it in the comments. 👇