In collaboration with Circles & Ciphers (@circles_ciphers), join us in writing letters of encouragement to incarcerated young people in Cook County Juvenile Detention Center.
Email Miss Rachel at teen@nileslibrary.org to register and receive more information about how Circles & Ciphers runs these virtual volunteer events. Teens can receive 2-4 volunteer hours for participating.
Disclaimer: Circles & Ciphers is a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization. They often play music while waiting for people to join at the beginning of the program and near the end during the letter-writing time. The music is not censored, so some songs might include cursing. If you are uncomfortable with or not allowed to listen to music with cursing, we suggest your turn your volume off during those portions of the program or ask us about how you can write and mail your letter separate from the Zoom gatherings.