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M.O.P. (Men on Patrol). M.O.P. is an initiative that asks “I seek out those individuals, who have made mistakes
men to commit a certain amount of hours to volunteering and who have been to prison because I’ve done the
or mentoring at a local school or community service same. These are the people that feel life has given up
center in their area of residence.” At the 3rd Annual on them. I want to empower people, and let them know
1000 Men Rally, which will take place at the end of the that we have not given up on them. It is imperative
summer. James looks to make an even bigger impact. that we communicate that their role in society is not a
He now asks that more men take place in M.O.P. and secondary one.
not just attend the rally. He want them to become
engaged in the community through positive efforts ,and Surely, James has helped hundreds of men redeem
making positive connections with other Men on Patrol. themselves the past 3 years since his release. What he
may not know is that by through his actions for others,
People of all ages, race, religion and gender have he has done the same for himself.
attended James’ rally. He is proud to say that his efforts
target those that are disadvantaged in society.

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