Messages Project Inc

Creating messages. Mending hearts. Rebuilding families.

NORFOLK, VA   |  www.themessagesproject.org

Mission

Healthy parental connections are essential to a child’s development. Children are the silent victims of their parent’s crime through the trauma and loss of the environment that has been their life. When a child’s parent is incarcerated and a healthy connection is maintained, it reduces the child’s risk for social, emotional, and educational problems. For the incarcerated parent, family connection decreases the likelihood of recidivism. Maintaining and enhancing the bond between the child and the incarcerated parent through video messages and other interactive media are the focal points of The Messages Project.

Ruling year info

2009

Principal Officer

Carolyln LeCroy

Main address

PO BOX 8325

NORFOLK, VA 23503 USA

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EIN

26-3866035

NTEE code info

Services to Prisoners/Families (I43)

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The Messages Project

The Messages Project visits prisons across the country to film incarcerated parents reading books to their children. DVDs of these recordings, along with the books read, are then mailed home. The goal is to help these kids retain a positive parental bond. Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day are very special holidays that are targeted, but the program is ongoing throughout the year.

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Awards

CNN Heroes Award 2008

CNN

Unsung Heroes Award 2014

Peer Support Network of Texas

Local Heroes Award 2011

Bank of America

Volunteerism and Community Service Award 2009

Governor's Office of Virginia

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Messages Project Inc

Board of directors
as of 06/27/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Carolyn LeCroy

Sandra Buell

George LeCroy