Kissy's Stay Put Services

05/04/2026

With May being mental health month, how many people are checking on those who you know struggle. It is all of our jobs to say something when we see someone struggling. Offer support, or some type of resource or just even ask simply is there something I can help you with.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in our community we don’t sweep real conversations under the rug, we bring them to the front.

This is your reminder that strength doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it looks like resting. Sometimes it looks like speaking up. Sometimes it looks like asking for help without shame.

We are breaking cycles, healing out loud, and creating space where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health.

Talk about it. Normalize it. Protect your peace. Check on your people.

You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone.
And yes, your mental health matters

04/14/2026

Missing and Murdered Black Women Day on the Hill was a purpose-filled day for me. When I left there, I knew I was in the right place and was connected to the right work. I have so many stories, and my life and work are so connected to these stories. , , , , , keep pushing for change.

04/12/2026

Join KSP at the capital tomorrow to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls at our State Capital.

04/03/2026

Women across MN are being criminalized for trying to keep themselves and families safe and black women are at a much higher rate. Thank You Governor Walz for this proclamation. Now let's fund organization to help support women who are criminalized and have collateral consequence in their background.

Governor Walz has issued a proclamation recognizing April as Second Chance Month in Minnesota.

​State of Minnesota Proclamation:

​WHEREAS: Nearly one-third of working-age adults, approximately 77 million Americans, in the United States have a criminal record; and
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WHEREAS: There are over 8,000 incarcerated individuals and more than 90,000 people on community supervision throughout the state; and

WHEREAS: Individuals who have fulfilled their legal obligations or completed their sentences following involvement with the criminal justice system face significant barriers, also known as collateral consequences, when re-entering society; and

WHEREAS: In 2017, April was designated as Second Chance Month by federal and local governments, and has since been celebrated by a robust coalition of businesses, congregations, and other organizations across the country; and

WHEREAS: Second Chance Month seeks to increase public awareness about the challenges faced by people who have been involved with the criminal justice system and create opportunities for individuals, employers, congregations, and communities to extend second chances.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM WALZ, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim April 2026 as:

SECOND CHANCE MONTH

in the State of Minnesota.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this 31st day of March.​

Tim J. Walz, Governor
Steve Simon, Secretary of State

04/03/2026

Kissy Coakley Stay Involved In Our Democracy

03/12/2026

Another amazing community event KSP had a chance to build power with black women and to talk about the work that needs to done and what we are doing across our different communities and organizations. KSP is focused on women who have been victims of domestic abuse and who are being criminalized.

Ladies, our gathering was amazing, filled with power, joy, love, and resilience. Watch for details about our upcoming PowerHouse event, 'Like Dust, We Rise.' Together, we are strong.

03/12/2026

Today was a good day on the hill. Thank You Violence Free and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition for allowing me to represent KSP, where our focus is to represent criminalized survivors. It was so wonderful to see so many people who represented their organizations and families and most of all I was in community with so many familiar faces who cares about the work as much I do.

11/21/2025

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11/21/2025

11/20/2025

Kissy Chermill Coakley Kissy Coakley Stay Involved In Our Democracy

11/20/2025

KSP, will not stop until every women is heard and made to feel safe so that they don't end up in our criminal justice system. .
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