Resource Fair at Malcolm X Library Empowers Community and Ex-Offenders

The fair was nothing short of a collective effort to provide crucial resources and assistance to the community

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Issa Vibe booth setup outside the Malcolm X Library San Diego, Founder of Issa Vibe and resource fair organizer Cheri Hampton, and her family. // Shawn Smith-Hill, Voice & Viewpoint

By Shawn Smith-Hill, Contributing Writer

The Malcolm X Library in San Diego recently transformed into a beacon of hope, empowerment, and support during a resource fair designed to assist individuals transitioning from incarceration. This community event took place last Saturday and gathered over 19 unique local organizations, such as Project Rebound, Urban Restoration Counseling, Issa Vibe, and Heart Leaders Academy, as well as several other organizations.

The fair was nothing short of a collective effort to provide crucial resources and assistance to the community, with a primary focus on minorities and those who have previously been incarcerated.

The atmosphere at the resource fair, held Saturday, October 14, was charged with a palpable sense of unity, compassion, and collective strength. It was a day for individuals to connect with numerous organizations, each offering support in various forms, such as housing assistance, mental health services, legal aid, and programs aimed at empowering youth. These resources, many of which are integral to rebuilding lives after incarceration, were readily available to anyone in need.

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