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The phrase "Smile now, cry later" refers to a kind of street philosophy that speaks to the underlying idea that a gangbanger should enjoy the gangster lifestyle of women, drugs, money, and power now, while he can, because the other shoe will drop soon enough and it will be time to cry in jail or in the grave. The theme is frequently depicted in gangster tattoos showing a laughing or smiling face juxtaposed against a second crying face.
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The 2013 Correctional Ministries Summit will be held at Wheaton College from May 30th to June 1st. This is a wonderful opportunity for those of us interested in working with gang members and other incarcerated youths to come together in search of more effective means of helping these youths. The Summit will help the participants in:
When: May 30 – June 1, 2013
(Thursday evening – Saturday lunch)
Where: Wheaton College, IL
For additional information please go to the website:
Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) addresses the culture, institutions, and individuals that perpetuate profit from or support sexual exploitation. Their work includes prevention, policy reform, and legal services. If you are in need of help to get out of prostitution or sex trafficking, please contact CAASE by phone at 773.244.2230. Find out more on their website at:
Are you a woman involved in gangs, drugs, or sex trafficking and looking for help? New life for Girls may be exactly the right place for you. New Life for Girls has served women in need since 1972. With five local induction centers (including Chicago) and a Pennsylvania Training Center, this may be the place to turn to when you feel beaten, hopeless, and have no one to trust. Many women have been helped through the work of New Life For Girls and you could be the next one to find new life.
New Life for Girls is a non-profit, Christian, non-denominational, long-term residential facility for women over 18. The program specializes in helping women who are struggling with life-controlling issues such as drug & alcohol addictions, depression, cutting disorders, gambling addictions, abuse issues, etc. There is no charge for food, clothing and shelter while the women are at the facility. The main goal is to help them transform their lives into productive, abundant and happy ones.
The Chicago New Life for Girls induction center is located at 6743 N. Ashland Ave, and their phone number is 773.764.3363. Find out more about their work at their website:
I’m looking for some old school Latin Saints who knew Joseph Rodriguez. If you knew him and/or know about his death, could you get in touch with me. Joe was a friend and a kid I was working with back in the day. I’d just like to know more about what happened to him.
Ron
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