CHOOSE 180

Join us in congratulating JJ (he/him) on his promotion to Co-Director of Programs! JJ previously served our organization as a Program Manager and we know that his years of experience in his previous role will be incredibly helpful in this new position. Congratulations JJ, we are so grateful to have you on our team! #TeamAppreciation #EmployeeRecognition

We're counting down the days to our 8th Annual Evening of Choice! This year our theme is Pathway to Possibilities. Save the date, we will be gathering at Renton Pavilion on October 2nd from 6-9 pm. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us to be among the first to know when our registration is open! #EveningOfChoice #SeattleEvents #Community #JuvenileJustice

The school-to-prison pipeline isn't just a statistic—it's a harsh reality for far too many young people. It's time to dismantle this harmful cycle and create pathways to success for all students. Our schools should be places of learning and growth, not pathways to incarceration. It's time to invest in supportive environments, equitable resources, and community-centered solutions to end the school-to-prison pipeline. We believe in restoration over punishment: https://ow.ly/84uq50SwgqV

If you’re looking for a great book to dive into this summer check out our summer reading list, a compilation of book recommendations from our CHOOSE 180 team: https://lnkd.in/g9TNYNN6 Consider getting a book from our list from the King County, Seattle, or Tacoma Public Library. Or support an independent bookstore like Estelita’s Library and Twice Sold Tales! Happy reading and happy summer from our team at CHOOSE 180! #SummerReading #Library #BookRecommendations

CHOOSE Freedom is accepting participants for their current cohort! This cohort is a paid opportunity for young people in our King County community! Our team holds two groups weekly, one for youth (12-17) and another for young adults (18-24) on weekday evenings via Zoom. Participants will receive $50 per Zoom session. Anyone aged 12-24 in King County impacted by incarceration and/or gun violence can participate. If you're interested, fill out our Community Referral Form and check the box for CHOOSE Freedom: https://bit.ly/474pDWa #Community #JuvenileJustice #YouthSupport #CHOOSEFreedom

Have you heard the phrase “school-to-prison pipeline”? The “school-to-prison pipeline” refers to the policies and practices that push our nation’s youth out of classrooms and into the juvenile and criminal legal systems. This pipeline reflects the prioritization of incarceration over education. - ACLU Did you know? The #SchoolToPrisonPipeline disproportionately impacts BIPOC students, students with disabilities, and those from low-income communities. We must address systemic inequalities to break this cycle of injustice. At CHOOSE 180 we disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, by providing school-based diversion programming in 10 middle and high schools so that students at risk of being suspended or expelled may have access to resources and mentorship to stay in school. Learn more about our organization here: https://choose180.org #YouthJustice #YouthEmpowerment #JuvenileJustice

Let's give a round of applause to our amazing team members who are celebrating their work anniversaries this month! We are beyond grateful for the passion, dedication, and hard work Tascha and Allie bring to our non-profit every single day. Join us in celebrating them! #WorkAnniversary #TeamAppreciation #iCHOOSE180

CHOOSE 180 is a highly passionate team that believes in change and possibility. We are currently searching for a new Director of Finance! If you or someone you know would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply today: https://lnkd.in/gaTshBEE #NowHiring #Community #CareerOpportunity #JoinOurTeam

We're thrilled to share this heartfelt message from one of our amazing program participants. Their journey and transformation remind us why we do what we do. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission, together, we’re making an impact! We encourage you to submit a community referral form if you or someone you know would be a good fit for one of our programs: https://ow.ly/MVtJ50Sc7WX #YouthJustice #YouthDevelopment #EmpowerYouth #KingCounty

We are excited to share our latest blog written by our Executive Director, Nneka Payne (she/her)! Hear from Nneka about her first six months as the Executive Director and learn about where we're headed as an organization. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gQ8Dm6Ey #Blog #Community #nonprofit