Volume 2, Issue 4 • Fall 2021

IN THIS ISSUE

MARION’S STORY

Writing His Story From the Outside

You might expect someone convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison to have a pretty rough and tough demeanor. But that’s not the case at all for Marion Hamilton. He’s actually very unassuming, quite kind and courteous, and he can take you off guard with his charming sense of humor. Meeting him today, you’d really never know his back story.

That’s because, today, Marion is focusing his energy on writing a whole new story for himself.

Breaking the Cycle

Geri Newsom recalls the day she was arrested for her fifth time on drug charges. She says she’d had enough. “When I went to prison, I was broken. I was exhausted. I was over it,” she said. “I was tired of the people that I had around me that were just using me. I was just miserable, and I wanted to change my life.”

It may be hard to imagine that getting arrested and going to prison could bring someone a sense of calm and relief like that. But that’s exactly what happened for Geri. Her life had been in overdrive for a long time, and she was ready for a change.

Emergency Assistance Update

CAN YOU HELP?

We’re running out of hygiene supplies

Emergency Assistance is in need of hygiene items. Our shelves are getting bare! Next time you’re in the store, help us out by picking up any or all of the following items:

Shampoo & conditioner
Body soap
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Toilet paper
Laundry detergent (pods are preferred)
And more!

Contact Madeline Jones at mjones@jtnl.org for a complete list. You can drop off your donations at the 3120 Troost location Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Or, donate funds to help us replenish the supply.

Donate Now

ADVENTURES IN FUNDRAISING

Celebrity Irish Open

On October 13, 2021, Journey to New Life partnered with the Kansas City Ambassadors for a golf fundraising event, the Celebrity Irish Open. Twenty-one teams participated consisting of Journey to New Life donors, celebrities from the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and other sports celebrities including sports broadcasters and Olympic athletes. They all came together to raise funds for our cause — and have fun doing it!

We’ll keep you posted on next year’s golf event, including details on how to participate, so stay tuned!

Journey to New Life and Kansas City Ambassadors partnered with our donors for a golf fundraising event.

OUR MISSION

Journey to New Life maximizes the quality of life for men and women returning to the community from prison or other criminal justice involvement.

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