Above
All Odds
Caption: Above All Odds Founder LaTonya T. Myers speaking at a rally for the ‘Free Our Mothers’ Mamas’ Day Bailout in May of 2019
Mission
At Above All Odds, our mission is to support and empower those impacted by mass supervision and mass incarceration. We focus on Education, Community, and Advocacy to provide resources, foster a sense of belonging, and advocate for systemic change. Together, we believe in a future where justice and liberation are accessible to all!!!
Program Examples
Christmas Giveaway
Above All Odds partnered with Go Puff to deliver Christmas presents to Philadelphia kids who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, with a focus on kids with parents on probation or who have been incarcerated. 40 families received game systems and laptops in December 2020.
Probation Awards Ceremony
Above All Odds organized the inaugural Probation Awards, to recognize nine individuals for impressive accomplishments and positive impacts made in their community while under court supervision. The ceremony was held at the Kline Institute for Trial Advocacy in January 2020 and featured music from local violinists. Recipients addressed friends, family, and other invited guests in the crowd. Watch the VIDEO from the event.
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Early Probation Termination Support
Above All Odds assists people on probation in creating a petition for early termination by working in conjunction with the Defenders Association of Philadelphia and other defense attorneys. AAO writes letters of support and assembles mitigation packages on behalf of defendants to show the court why they deserve early termination.
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Rising Leader of the Year Award 2019
“The City Council of Philadelphia is pleased and proud to recognize and honor Latonya T. Myers for her courage, resilience and strength of character. She is recognized for bringing her leadership, strength, and heart into everything that she does. Ms. Myers takes a holistic, radically humanizing approach to advocacy.”
- Citation presented by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney
Donate Today
All funds donated to this Go fund me will go directly to pay rent or back rent for families LaTonya Myers has connected to directly through her extensive advocacy work.
