Break the cycle

The students from marcos de niza and new freedom launch out on a joint mission to break the cycle of generational incarceration history

Break the cycle

The students from marcos de niza and new freedom launch out on a joint mission to break the cycle of generational incarceration history

"Collaboration between New Freedom Project and Marcos de Niza to Break the Cycle of Generational Incarceration with New Freedom and Position of Neutrality logos"
"New Freedom Project and Marcos de Niza collaborate with Deca, Tempe Union High School District, and New Freedom Recovery Church to break the cycle of generational incarceration through high school education and reentry services."

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They did it!!!!!!!!! 1st place in the state competition of deca

They did it!!!!!!!!! 1st place in the state competition of deca

Posted 02/25/2023

Incredible news! Jaylen, Reyna and their teacher Heather from Marcos de Niza have earned first place at the Arizona State Deca Competition for their community giving project focused on New Freedom and the New Freedom Project with a focus on breaking the cycle of generational incarceration. Congratulations to everyone involved – your hard work and dedication have paid off in a big way!

 

The competition was fierce, with 89 schools participating, with  15 teams competing  for the community giving project. It’s a testament to the team’s exceptional skills and talent that they emerged victorious. In fact, a total of 15 students from Marcos de Niza will now be representing their school, New Freedom/New Freedom Project, and community at the international competition.

Jaylen and Reyna holding their first place Deca trophy for their project with New Freedom.
Jaylen and Reyna holding their first place Deca trophy for their project with New Freedom.

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Jaylen and Reyna with their Deca state competition award
Jaylen and Reyna with their Deca state competition award

Now let's go through the inspirational journey

Now let's go through the inspirational journey

The first visit to new freedom

The first visit to new freedom

Posted 11/07/2022

The team’s journey to success began with a visit to the New Freedom facility, where Kyle Harless, Donald Lyons, and Wayne Noyce introduced them to the vital work being done to break the cycle of generational incarceration. The students were deeply moved by what they saw and were inspired to collaborate with New Freedom on their project. During their visit, the team received a firsthand look at New Freedom’s innovative approach to mentoring men and women before their release from prison. They witnessed the power of love and compassion in helping to shift the mindset and prepare members for a successful re-entry into society. The team was impressed by the extensive range of services offered to members, including IOP classes, health and wellness programs with personal trainers, vocational education with certification opportunities, and much more.

 

The team also got a glimpse of the next phase of the journey for members after leaving the facility. They were shown the living quarters where members spend the next 90 days, as they transition back into society. Here, they are welcomed with open arms and provided with the support they need to reintegrate successfully. The executive kitchen, which offers the highest quality meals, and other amenities are just some of the ways in which New Freedom goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of its members.

 

It’s clear that the team’s visit to New Freedom left a lasting impression and inspired them to channel their efforts into creating a winning project that would make a real difference. Congratulations to the team on this remarkable achievement and to New Freedom for their ongoing commitment to breaking the cycle of generational incarceration!

After the first meeting with the students Kyle decided to introduce the team to the New Freedom Projects Media Team leader Brain Reinhart. From here Brian and the media team began working with Jaylen, Reyna, and Heather from Marcos de Niza on the project. 

Text: A group of individuals standing together at New Freedom

Kyle Harless, Donald Lyons, Wayne Noyce, Jaylen, and Reyna.

Donald Lyons shows the facilities at New Freedom to Jaylen and Reyna

Donald Lyons, Camille, Jaylen, and Reyna.

The Spotlight is on You New Freedom!

The Spotlight is on You New Freedom!

Posted 12/07/2022

We are excited to announce that New Freedom and New Freedom Project are going to be working with the students at Marcos De Niza high school and DECA to do a few fun things around the facility.
 
Let’s start with what is DECA and what they do in high school?
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
What are these exciting projects that DECA and New Freedom are working on?
 
The students at Marcos De Niza, DECA, and our Media Team are going to be filming a commercial on site about New Freedom and New Freedom Project.
 
The Marcos De Niza students will also gain experience with working in the real-life environment of Digital and Social Media Marketing. In 2023 they will go hands-on with assisting our Media and Marketing Dept here at New Freedom in creating fun and engaging marketing materials and learn what it takes to track all metrics that can be gained from a specific campaign.
 
The students have created what they are calling GOD’S CLOSET. They have gone above and beyond sourcing clothing for our members and will be setting up shop here at New Freedom to distribute much needed work clothing and more.
 
And last but not least they will be doing a report on this project. They are requesting to hear from some of our alumni, staff, and volunteers. Persons from the submissions will be selected to be in the commercial and have a feature in the report.
The ultimate goal for the students of Marcos De Niza is to win the state competition or even better the international competition.

Deca Day of service

Deca Day of service

Posted 12/10/2022

Today Brian Reinhart, Wayne Giles, Wayne Noyce, and Rodney Entin attend the Deca’s Day of Service at Marcos de Niza High School/Tempe Union High School District with teacher Heather David Castañón, and students Reyna, Jaelyn and All of us at New Freedom/New Freedom Project/Position of Neutrality share the heartfelt mission of breaking the cycle. The goal of the students is to help their fellows understand how to break out of generational incarceration history.

Brian Reinhart and Jaylen at Deca Days event at Marcos de Niza.

"Logos of New Freedom Behavioral Health, New Freedom Recovery Church, and Position of Neutrality displayed together."

Behind the scenes at thredz

Behind the scenes at thredz

Posted 12/10/2022

Behind the scenes at Marcos de Niza/Tempe Union High School district, Brian Reinhart, Wayne Giles, Wayne Noyce, and Rodney Entin talk with Reyna and Jaelyn about Theadz and what they have so far for our members through the God’s closet program. 
  • The students have collected over 1800 pieces of clothing to date 
  • They also have collected over 300 holiday mugs for New Freedom and New Freedom Project members to enjoy some hot coco in December of 2022.
Image of students from Marcos de Niza collecting and organizing clothing donations for members of New Freedom.
Image of students from Marcos de Niza collecting and organizing clothing donations for members of New Freedom.

Heather David Castañón, Jaylen, and team getting clothes ready for the members at New freedom.

The Inspiration with heather

The Inspiration with heather

Posted 12/13/2022

Heather Castanon, Brian Reinhart, and team talk about where the inspiration for the Deca, Marcos de Niza, Tempe Union High School District and New Freedom collaboration on Breaking the Cycle of generational incarceration. 

Two people discussing the inspiration for God's Closet inside a clothing store.

Heather David Castañón and Brian Reinhart at Threadz at Marcos de Niza.

the mission

the mission

Posted 12/14/2022

After our visit to Marcos de Niza we decided to collaborate  on a few exciting new projects for the coming year check them out below: 

  • The Deca International giving competition
  • The God’s Closet Project
    • The students have collected over 1800 pieces of clothing for our New Freedom members 
    • 300 Mugs for the members to enjoy hot coco in the holiday season
  • The students will be learning what it takes to create a digital marketing campaign 
  • They will learn how to track all the metrics that come along with digital marketing using tools like
    • Google Analytics
    • Facebook Analytics Native Tools 
    • Google Tag Manager
    • YouTube Analytics Native Tools
    • They will be creating the all new New Freedom Instagram account
    • Help distribute and manage content for the following planforms
      • TikTok – YouTube – Facebook – WordPress – Podcast Planforms – and More 
  • Content Creation 
  • Content Distribution
"Logos of New Freedom Behavioral Health, New Freedom Recovery Church, and Position of Neutrality displayed together."

setting up god's closet at new freedom

setting up god's closet at new freedom

Posted 12/21/2022

The students from Marcos de Niza showed up on-site at New Freedom  to set up the pop-up shop for God’s closet inside the lobby on New Freedom. They were very excited as they got to engage with our members and learn about their journey reintegrating back into society. “I witnessed tears come down members faces as they learned what these students had done for them and began to understand that the community saw them and wanted to support them through their journey.” Brian Reinhart The students collected over 1800 pieces of men’s and women’s clothing for the members to choose from. They also collected over 300 mugs and furnished our members with hot coca for the holidays.

A group of people standing in a room at the New Freedom Project, including Joe McDonald, Brian Reinhart, Heather, Reyna, and Jaylen.

Heather David Castañón, Joe McDonald, Brian Reinhart, Jaylen, and Reyna.

Two high school students, Jaylen and Reyna, sitting and talking with members at the New Freedom Behavioral Health and Re-Entry Center in Phoenix.
Jaylen and Reyna holding boxes of clothing and mugs in front of New Freedom facility. They are smiling and seem excited about the community giving project they have completed.
A group of people having a conversation
"Students Jaylen and Reyna meet with members at New Freedom Behavioral Health and Re-Entry Center as part of the Break the Cycle Project, discussing the program and the clothes drive they organized. Emotional moment as members express gratitude for community support."
"Jaylen and Reyna from Marcos de Niza in the lobby of New Freedom preparing to pass out clothing to re-entry program members"
"Marcos de Niza Students Donate Clothing to New Freedom Re-Entry Program Members"
Marcos de Niza students at New Freedom Behavioral Health and Reentry Center
A group of people having a conversation Caption: Heather, David, Joe McDonald, Klye Harless, and Brian Reinhart engage in a discussion with Marcos de Niza students, Heather David Castanon, Jaylen, and Reyna about breaking the cycle of generational incarceration and community giving.
High school students distribute holiday mugs and talk about breaking the cycle of generational incarceration at New Freedom Behavioral Health and Re-Entry Center
Heather, David Castanon, and Brian Reinhart standing in the New Freedom lobby watching members receive clothing donations from Marcos de Niza students.

The art students from Macros de Niza made some art work for the New Freedom members to help provide them with hope.

The art students from Macros de Niza made some art work for the New Freedom members to help provide them with hope.

Posted 12/21/2022

Thank You art students from the members at new freedom

The art department at Marcos de Niza High School was given the important task of creating art pieces that would inspire hope in the New Freedom members. This was a meaningful opportunity for the students to use their artistic talents to make a positive impact on the community.

 

The resulting collection of art pieces is now proudly displayed in the New Freedom lobby, where they serve as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of hope. The pieces are designed to uplift and inspire those who are currently navigating the difficult process of reintegrating back into society after incarceration.

 

Through their work, the students demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges faced by New Freedom members and were able to channel that understanding into creative expressions of hope and resilience. Their efforts have helped to create a supportive environment in which individuals can feel seen, heard, and valued.

 

Overall, the project has been a tremendous success, and the art pieces created by the students have had a profound impact on both the New Freedom members and the broader community. By using their talents to spread hope and positivity, the art department at Marcos de Niza has helped to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

These are just a few of these pieces the full vision board can be found hanging in the New Freedom lobby. 

An artboard created by the art department at Marcos de Niza high school, featuring a collection of student submissions to inspire hope for individuals reentering society from incarceration at the New Freedom facility. The artboard highlights the goal of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration and includes a colored picture of high school students spreading the message of hope and redemption. The artwork now hangs in the lobby of New Freedom.

Heather David Castañón, Jaylen, and Reyna. Showing us the work from the students in the marcos de niza art department.

"Artboard created by Marcos de Niza art department to inspire hope for New Freedom members"

Heather David Castañón, Joe McDonald, Jaylen, and Reyna. Showing us the work from the students in the Marcos de Niza art department.

A colored picture created by the Marcos de Niza art department, showcasing high school students spreading the message of hope and redemption, and the goal of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
A colored picture created by the Marcos de Niza art department, showcasing one man walking towards the lift of hope and inspiration, and the message of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
A colored picture created by the Marcos de Niza art department, showcasing Jesus on a cross and the message of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
Hand-drawn colored pictures created by the Marcos de Niza art department to inspire hope, showcasing Michael Jordan and Jesus on the cross, and the message of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
Hand-drawn colored pictures created by the Marcos de Niza art department to inspire hope and break the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
Field of flowers artwork to inspire hope for reentering society from incarceration at New Freedom.
A colored picture created by the Marcos de Niza art department, showcasing a young man in reflection of New Freedom and a new way to live, and the message of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
Hand-drawn colored pictures created by the Marcos de Niza art department to convey messages of appreciation, belonging, and breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
A colored picture created by the Marcos de Niza art department, showcasing a hand breaking free from handcuff chains, and the message of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
A colored picture created by the Marcos de Niza art department, showcasing one man lifting up another as taught by Position of Neutrality, and the message of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
A hand-drawn picture created by the Marcos de Niza art department, showcasing a man with the message that love is hope and it is possible to break the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
Hand-drawn colored pictures created by the Marcos de Niza art department to inspire hope, showcase growth and Jesus walking through a city, and the message of breaking the cycle of generational incarceration for reentering members at New Freedom.
Hand-drawn picture of New Freedom building with "hope" written above it, created by Marcos de Niza art department to inspire hope for members reentering society from incarceration.
"Yellow banana art to inspire hope for reentering members from Marcos de Niza art department and New Freedom facility."
Hand-drawn picture of black flower against blue sky symbolizing neutrality and hope for individuals reentering society from incarceration, created by Marcos de Niza art department.

Continue to follow along as they go to the international competition

Continue to follow along as they go to the international competition

April 22-25, 2023

"High school students attending DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando.
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