named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Beyond Your Block
Program that organizes day trips for New York City youth to expose them to experiences beyond their neighborhoods.
Harvesting Hope
Agricultural program in Michigan providing education, counseling, and job skills to formerly incarcerated adults and at-risk youth aging out of foster care through farming and self-sufficiency training.
Healing Through Pain
Therapeutic program for parents and siblings grieving the loss of a loved one to street violence, offering counseling and healing activities.
I Am Beautiful
Monthly workshop and special events for formerly incarcerated women and children of incarcerated parents, featuring self-development, vision boards, makeup, and wardrobe sessions.
Mental Health Outreach
Provides counseling, resources, and support services for formerly and currently incarcerated individuals and those affected by gun violence.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocate for trauma-informed criminal justice policies and mental health reformLeads advocacy campaigns to address Post Traumatic Prison Disorder (PTPD), including pushing for legislation (Shawanna W76337) that mandates individualized transitional plans with mental health screening and clinical interventions. Advocates for trauma-informed mental health care training for prison personnel and systemic investments in behavioral healthcare.
- Engage in systemic advocacy and policy reform in partnership with academic and government institutionsCollaborates with local and state agencies and academic institutions such as Columbia University Business School and its law school to advocate for prison reform and broader changes within the criminal justice system, including addressing health disparities affecting women of color.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver supportive reentry services for formerly incarcerated individualsProvides comprehensive support to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society, including assistance with obtaining state ID, housing, employment, medical assistance, and access to aftercare resources. Hosts monthly workshops for formerly incarcerated women focused on self-development and reentry planning.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Offer financial education and economic stability programs for justice-affected individualsProvides free financial education, credit counseling, and workshops to support employment and entrepreneurship for individuals impacted by incarceration and gun violence, with the goal of improving access to affordable financial services and increasing economic mobility.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Operate a Michigan farmland program to support justice-involved adults and at-risk youthAcquired a parcel of farmland in Michigan in 2022, funded by a grant from the Flourishing Fund, to support two key programs serving justice-involved adults and at-risk youth, likely integrating therapeutic, educational, or vocational components.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Organize youth and family engagement events for children of incarcerated parentsHosts the “I Am Beautiful” event and similar special programs featuring vision boards, panel discussions, and personal care sessions such as makeup and wardrobe styling for children of incarcerated parents and formerly incarcerated individuals. Also organizes day trips for youth to expand their experiences beyond their neighborhoods in New York City.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide mental health counseling and transitional support for individuals and families affected by incarceration and gun violenceOffers counseling, mental health resources, and emotional support to formerly and currently incarcerated individuals, survivors of gun violence, and families impacted by the criminal justice system. Services include therapeutic discussions for grieving families and holistic post-incarceration support to promote mental stability and reduce recidivism.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$320K
Contributions & grants$320K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$228K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash$92K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$92K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 1
- SHAWANNA VAUGHN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University, where the founder was set to attend in May 2019, and has participated in simulations with Columbia Business School.
- Columbia University Business School Partner — Collaborated with Silent Cry Inc. on prison reform and criminal justice issues.
- Columbia University Law School Partner — Collaborated with Silent Cry Inc. on prison reform and criminal justice issues.
- Confined Arts Project Network — Shawanna Vaughn holds membership in this organization, indicating affiliation with its mission.
- First Step Alliance Partner — Collaborates on projects and campaigns to support justice-involved individuals and reduce recidivism.
- Flourishing Fund Funder — Provided a grant that enabled Silent Cry, Inc to acquire farmland in Michigan.
- Flourishing Fund Grant Funder — Provided grant funding that enabled Silent Cry Inc to acquire farmland in Michigan in 2022.
- Flourishing Fund Grant Funder — Provided grant funding that enabled Silent Cry, Inc to acquire farmland in Michigan.
- Peace and Justice Studies Network — Shawanna Vaughn holds membership in this organization, indicating affiliation with its mission.
- local and state agencies Government — Collaborates with local and state agencies to advocate for criminal justice reform and changes within the prison system.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Land-Based Healing and Agricultural Therapymethodology: land_based_healingBy engaging justice-involved individuals in farming and land-based activities, we promote personal growth, reduce recidivism, and support reintegration, because therapeutic connection to land and labor fosters responsibility, mental well-being, and practical skills.
- Legislative Advocacy for Systemic Mental Health Reformmethodology: legislative_advocacyBy campaigning for legislation that recognizes mental health needs in incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations, we drive systemic change, because policy reform institutionalizes care and expands access beyond individual programs.
- Restorative Narrative and Community-Driven Changemethodology: lived_experience_advocacyBy centering lived experience and hosting restorative community events, we shift public narratives and create pathways for healing, because collective action and personal storytelling build empathy, agency, and structural change.
- Restorative, Trauma-Informed Holistic Supportmethodology: trauma_informed_reentryBy providing integrated mental health counseling, reentry services, and community-based aftercare, we improve reintegration outcomes and family stability, because addressing shared trauma from incarceration and gun violence holistically leads to deeper healing and systemic barrier reduction.