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Get involved

 
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
— coretta scott king
 
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There are many ways in which you can get involved with Project Avary.

View the options below and choose any and all that call to you. We’re excited for you to join us in any way you can!

 
 
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Make a donation:

Project Avary’s growth is possible because of the incredible support our community has shown us through the years. When you invest in Project Avary, you provide us with the resources we need to scale, expand, and touch more lives. The human impact is real, it's profound, and all of you are a part of that. Thank you for your support and thank you for being alongside us as we continue to change lives of children across the country.

 
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Become a Mentor:

The central task of Avary Mentors involves the journey of awakening the unique, inner spirit of each youth. The Avary Mentor helps to guide and awaken a young person to their potential, revealing the gifts they have to give the world.

To learn more about becoming a mentor, click here.

 
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Volunteer:

There are many ways in which you can get involved with us. Whether you wish to volunteer as an individual, with a group of friends or family or with your corporate team, we’re excited to find a volunteering opportunity that works for you. Click the link below to learn more and to inquire about current opportunities.

 
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Join Our Team:

Building bright futures and breaking cycles of incarceration takes resourcefulness, determination, and talent. Working for Project Avary means feeling empowered to make a difference and inspired to create deep and meaningful change.

 
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Refer a Child:

Whether you’re a pediatrician, a social worker, an educator, or a parent searching for support and answers, we invite you to refer children with incarcerated parents to our program.

To refer youth to our Bay Area Leadership Program or National Online Program, click the link below:

 
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Bring Project Avary to Your Community:

Help us spread the word! Our free national Group Mentoring Program is available to children with incarcerated parents anywhere in the country. Reach out to learn more about how you can expand our impact within your local community by sharing our program information with your local institutions, doctors offices, schools, and other non-profits. Gain insight into the unique experiences of CIP, discover ways to support these children, and learn how to bring up the topic of incarceration with children and families.

 
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Come to an Event:

Throughout the year, we host events across the Bay Area (and virtually) to help us raise critical funds to support our organization. These events are a lot of fun (seriously!), and we would love to have you.

 
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Follow Us on Social Media:

Get a behind-the-scenes look at all that we’re up to. We post it all: from Adventure Days, to Summer Camp, to valuable teachings and educational resources. You’ll learn a LOT and will see plenty of smiling faces along the way. We’ll see you online!

 
 
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