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Join us in Making a Difference (MAD) for OURSELVES, the Black OUTCASTE Society.

Lost Cause Found.

Our community is dedicated to making a difference for OUTCASTE youth, parents & families by offering programs targeting Black Sheep in need of support, resources, and opportunity.

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Who We're MAD for:

The priority groups we are currently striving to go Make A Difference (MAD) for:

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womans face in grayscale photography
OUTCASTE Youth

Empowering endangered youth and young adults from 16-24 to break the school to prison pipeline.

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man in black hoodie sitting beside woman in black and yellow long sleeve shirt
Incarcerated Families

Supporting members facing incarceration with resources for a better future while ensuring they stay connected to family through it all.

Survivors of Violence

Empowering members that have experienced violence to recover and make a difference within their families and community.

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grayscale photo of people standing and holding a black laptop computer

Get With the Programs

Empowering our members to transcend trauma and reach new heights together as a family and community.

Endangered & Runaway Youth Program

Providing endangered youth with creative trauma intervention and support to prevent suicide, interpersonal violence, dangerous drug use, and sexual exploitation,

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man in black leather zip-up jacket
Prison Recovery Program

Supporting members facing incarceration and their families with recovery services to stay connected while breaking the cycle of imprisonment and recidivism.

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empty hallway with turned on lights
Professional Training & Workforce Development Program

Providing opportunities for learning and hands-on experience for youth, social work students and criminalized adults interested in turning their skills to creative career pathways

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woman and man sitting in front of monitor
Criminalized Parent Support Program

Helping parents with criminal backgrounds access support and resources to help provide for family and foster healing and good memories.

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man carrying boy wearing jacket
Grieving Survivors of Violence Program

Providing support and community to both traumatized and grieving survivors of violence and suicide.

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grayscale photo of woman standing between two men
Targeted Witnesses & Whistleblowers Program

Helping members who've been illegally targeted, surveilled, and harassed find a sense of safety, peace and community.

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silhouette of man standing on window

The TUPAC Flock - Exclusive Escape Artists Program

Empowering youth of all ages struggling with trauma, depression or substance use through expressive arts therapy and creative content development, reflection & performance.

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woman wearing black ripped jeans holding camera
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man in black knit cap holding brown stick
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person in black adidas cap sitting on bench writing on notebook
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man spraying graffiti on wall during daytime
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man standing in front of condenser microphone
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man sitting on concrete ground while holding DSLR cameraa
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lemon on women's neck
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man in white crew neck t-shirt sitting on black chair
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man in orange polo shirt sitting on floor

Currently accepting new members for OUR next cohorts

Limited slots available for upcoming program cohorts. If you or someone you know could benefit from targeted services, please subscribe for more information on upcoming support, training, and creative arts programming. Exclusive resources will be available for both individual and group members. Don't miss out on more information coming soon!