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A nonprofit org on a mission to interrupt the school to prison pipeline via advocacy, education and direct services. 🌱

Columbia, SC
Joined December 2014
Tap the link in our bio to watch the full version of our first Dismantle Today PSA, filmed in partnership with @SeedsMidlands, shedding light on one teen's journey down the school-to-prison pipeline. 🎬 @thegildagency 🎥 @wolftonefilms #ObamaFoundation #CommunityLeadershipCorp
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The following organizations won the #GivingBlack Day $250 bonus grant: @BlackVotersSCI, @teamTENTH, Sowing Seeds of the Midlands, @thehive_cc, @MidlandsFathers, @KnowMoneyInc, Binding Ties, Inc., @GirlFlight! Learn more: bit.ly/2oNIEJF
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A group of gun reform activists gathered on Capitol Hill to share their experiences with gun violence and push for stricter firearm laws. on.msnbc.com/2rrbjFg
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A group of young gun reform activists, including a Parkland shooting survivor, gathered on Capitol Hill to share their experiences with gun violence and push for stricter firearm laws. nbcnews.to/2FSIcjh
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Joining @genprogress and survivors of gun violence this morning to urge Congress to listen to young people and take action on gun violence. #Fight4AFuture Watch here: m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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When the founder of Sowing Seeds into the Midlands had to leave college, it actually opened a door for her – and troubled area youths. Find out what drives her to help them. @SeedsMidlands #columbiavoice #columbiasc #nonprofit bit.ly/2wgA4ts
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Many thanks to the incredible #MidlandsGives nonprofits and their generous donors who made 14,665 donations totaling $1,756,332 this year! Blessings!
Our next trailblazer: Zakiya Esper, the founder and executive director of Sowing Seeds into the Midlands. We are looking forward to honoring Zakiya and all of our trailblazing women on their invaluable contributions to the women of South Carolina! #SCWREN
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Replying to @SeedsMidlands
@SeedsMidlands has been a phenomenal community partner in the #SeenandHeard project. Check their twitter below and learn more. teapawt.net/SeedsMidlands/status/9…
Last night was awesome! So glad to be a part. 🌱 RT @WRENetwork: Seen & Heard is off to a great start for First Thursday! Come out tonight to hear our panelists… instagram.com/p/Beq-HOjjzOi/
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RT RT ms_fennell: rvhs SENIORS! Don't miss your opportunity to complete scholarship applications this Saturday!! Swing by the Library Commons between 11:30 AM & 3:30 PM for help! 😊💰🎓 RVHSSENIOR RVHS2college RidgeViewStuCo
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What does #philanthropy look like for former SC juvenile probation officer Zakiya Esper? It's creating her own #nonprofit, @SeedsMidlands, to stand in the gap for teens who are actively falling through the cracks. Watch this story via @SCETV: youtu.be/xBfILumsjJE #TSOPCola – at South Carolina, USA
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"They tried to bury us--they didn't know we were seeds." Powerful mantra of @SeedsMidlands. #1MCCola #mentoring #realColumbiaSC #startups
4 of our young people are excited to take part in the 2017 @Seedsmidlands Camp for Teens! We're off to a great start! #Mindfulness
334 NPOs received a total of 13,765 gifts thanks to @ColonialLife and the training they sponsored for #MidlandsGives ! #Prepped&Prepared!
Wow! Our region surpassed last year's #MidlandsGives dollars and # of gifts because of your generosity! Thanks from @CCCFtweets & 334 NPOs!
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#fight4afuture Network storming the halls of Congress!
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We're on Capitol Hill today, where our summit attendees are taking the #Fight4AFuture to their representatives!
Senator Hutto says they are working on the language of the disturbing schools bill and will carry it over for discussion at a later date. – at South Carolina, USA
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The senate judiciary committee is waiting to discuss the amending of the disturbing schools law. A new bill hopes to give clearer guidelines – at South Carolina, USA
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Packed house today for the Senate Judiciary Committee. Expecting to hear a report on the disturbing schools law. – at South Carolina, USA