Saturday, October 13, 2012

SAVE OUR SONS PROGRAM
s.o.s.
A Community Ministry Outreach Program of Curry Temple A.M.E.

BACKGROUND

In 1997, Dr. Delores Alleyne founded Save Our Sons (S.O.S.), and has been the Chief Executive Director of Save Our Sons since its inception. The Rev. Dr. Robert Smith was the pastor of Crenshaw United Methodist Church when S.O.S. was founded in 1997. Dr. Smith remains a strong supporter of S.O.S.

S.O.S. is a community forum for black men as well as a support group for prisoners, parolees, ex-offenders and their families and friends. Our mission is to offer valuable information and guidance on coping strategies, the law and legal system, referrals for housing and jobs, expunging and sealing records.

MISSION
To improve relations, services and futures of African Americans involved in law and legal system.

GOALS
~To increase public awareness
~To encourage economic advancement
~To prevent black men from going to jail/prison by promoting opportunities in education, recreation, and mentoring
~To attempt to change legislation that causes excessive arrest, conviction and incarceration of Black men
~To provide support and counseling to persons at risk.

DETAILS
Where: Crenshaw United Methodist Church
When: Every Third Sunday 2:30-400pm.
Who: Ex-Offenders, Parolees, Families and Community Members




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