Left Behind and Without
Supporting Children Affected by Incarceration by Funding Their Favorite Extracurricular Activities
Your support changes lives.
Better a child’s life:
Give access to sports, music, camps and more.
We believe every child deserves the chance to explore their passions and find their own spark of excitement. That’s why we provide financial support for extracurricular activities that interest them—whether it’s sports, arts, or science.
We empower children affected by incarceration to dream big and pursue what makes them truly happy.
What Services do we Provide?
- sports
- music
- clubs
- lessons
- drama
- equipment to help make participation possible
Need Assistance?
If you or someone you know needs help, we’re here to provide support. Our program is offered to kids that currently have a parent who is incarcerated or a child who has been incarcerated themselves.
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What You Can Do to Help
- Donate Now with a secure online contribution.
- Volunteer: Join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a difference in a child’s life. From mentorship to event coordination, your time is invaluable.
- Share this message with your friends and family to spread the word.
Wishes in Motion
Wishes in Motion is our gift-giving program, designed to provide personalized birthday and holiday gifts that spark creativity, curiosity, and joy. Whether it’s a love for sports, art, music, or science, we offer children the opportunity to explore their unique interests through thoughtful, meaningful gifts.
Each gift, whether for a birthday or holiday, is a chance to ignite passions that last a lifetime.
The Need
“Established in January 2024, our nonprofit was founded upon the poignant realization of the hardships faced by children left behind due to parental incarceration.
Statistics show that children with an incarcerated parent are three times more likely to experience poverty (Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation). It has also been shown that children who have an incarcerated parent are six times more likely to become incarcerated themselves.
At Left Behind and Without, we are committed to breaking these cycles by providing crucial financial assistance for these children.
Our aim is to ensure these minor children have the necessary support to access diverse extracurricular activities, empowering them to overcome adversity and build brighter futures.”
Our Goal
Vision:
Empowering children impacted by incarceration to pursue their passions through extracurricular activities of their choice, paving the way for a brighter future.
Mission:
To empower children affected by incarceration through access to extracurricular activities, mentorship, and educational resources.
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Did you know?
– The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world.
-It is estimated that over 2.7 million children and adolescents in the United States have a parent incarcerated. That’s 1 in 28 children.
-In a study cited by the National Library of Medicine, it was found that “parental incarceration was significantly associated with worse physical health and chronic disease problems [in children and adolecents].”
https://nrccfi.camden.rutgers.edu/files/nrccfi-fact-sheet-2014.pdf