PROJECT AVARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT

Project Avary received a $1 million gift from MacKenzie Scott and the Yield Giving Open Call. Through a comprehensive approach that includes mentoring, leadership development and community support, Project Avary aims to address the unique challenges faced by children with incarcerated parents, providing them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. The organization empowers youth to heal generational cycles of incarceration and trauma by providing a decade-long support system to youth from age 8 until age 18. Project Avary serves youth from the Bay Area, Northern California and nationally. “We are profoundly grateful for this generous gift from MacKenzie Scott and Yield Giving, which recognizes the critical work we do at Project Avary. This grant is a significant source of support for us, but it’s just the beginning,” said Zachary Whelan, executive director of Project Avary. “With over 5 million children in the U.S. having a parent in prison, our mission has never been more urgent. This grant will serve as a catalyst for our planned expansion to double the number of youth we serve over the next five years. However, it’s important to recognize that this is only a fraction of what is needed to fully support these often overlooked children.We invite other funders and partners to join us in this journey, to build on this momentum, and to ensure that no child of an incarcerated parent has to face their challenges alone.” For more information, visit projectavary.org.