SI.L.O. provides opportunities that give participants a voice and a place to be listened to with respect and compassion. Judgment has no place at S.I.L.O.!
S.I.L.O. fosters the development of community resources that more effectively meet their needs, and seek to raise awareness about their concerns while fostering hope. S.I.L.O. addresses the stigma that perpetuates the fear, shame, and isolation surrounding incarceration. It seems sad to me, considering the high number of incarcerated in our country, that the support groups and resources for them and their loved ones still consist of SMALL and FEW.
Bringing those with an interest in the support for non-violent inmates and their family a forum in which their issues and concerns may be addressed!
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
About us
S.I.L.O.’s mission is to provide a safe place for families who have been affected by incarceration through expressing their emotional reaction to the separation of their loved ones and to raise awareness about their needs. S.I.L.O. embraces a holistic (taking into account all of somebody's physical, mental, social, and faith-based conditions in this area) approach to mentoring/healing and everyone is welcome and treated with respect. S.I.L.O. provides a sense of community in an otherwise invisible and silent population. S.I.L.O. provides support to participants who struggle with the stigma of incarceration and the impact it has on them.
S.I.L.O. BOARD MEMBERS
Quincy Brooks, M.S. Executive Director/Founder/Mother of an Inmate
Glenn Brooks, President
Jestin Ray, Co-Founder/Vice President
Kathey Atkins, M.S. Secretary
Jessika Triplett, M.A. Treasurer
Tiaa Harris B.S. Computer Programmer/Realitor/LCC/Entrepreneur
Michelle Smith, M.S.W. & B.S. Criminal Justice
Annette Dixon, Budget Analyst
Diane Williams, Mother of an Inmate/Volunteer
Jeanette Smith, Aunt of an Inmate/Volunteer
Nancy Wicks, B.S. Educator
This Board of Directors have a mix of skills and experience that include financial, marketing, technical, entrepreneurial, legal, and social service. But it does not overlook the value of people who are not professionals, such as a parent of a child S.I.L.O. serves and a volunteer who is heavily involved in our work. S.I.L.O. acknowledges passion and commitment are just as important, if not more so, than credentials.