NDICA to Host Expungement - Resource Fair at Metro Family Services in Chicago, IL
Feb 21, 2023
NDICA and Partners Host Event to Support Justice Impacted Individuals in Getting A Second Chance
Chicago, Illinois Feb 21, 2023 (Issuewire.com) - NDICA (National Diversity & Inclusion Cannabis Alliance) is proud to announce that it will be hosting an expungement event in partnership with Metro Family Services in Chicago, IL on February 22, 2023. The event will help individuals begin the process of sealing or expunging criminal records, as well as voter registration and cannabis legalization information, employment services, and workforce development.
The expungement event is an opportunity for justice-involved and justice-impacted individuals to receive the resources and support they need to move forward. NDICA believes that everyone deserves a second chance, and is committed to providing individuals with the tools they need to rebuild their lives.
"NDICA is proud to partner with Metro Family Services to host this important event," said Selena Smith, Chicago Program Director of NDICA. "We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the cannabis industry, and we are excited to get back into the community again. By providing individuals with the resources and support they need, we can help them move forward and create a better future for themselves and their families."
The expungement event is made possible through the collaboration of multiple organizations committed to justice and equity. UCan, Impact Social Solutions, and the Hardwell Smitty Smith Foundation are proud to partner with NDICA to provide justice-involved and justice-impacted everyday people with resources and support.
Hazey Taughtme, Chief Marketing Officer of NDICA, said "We are excited to host this event and provide justice-involved and justice-impacted individuals with the resources and support they need. Our team is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the cannabis industry and we believe that this event is another important step toward achieving that goal. Our event last month on January 25th had 380 people begin the process of getting their records expunged."
The event will take place on February 22, 2023, from 3 pm-6 pm at Metro Family Services, 235 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628. The registration link for anyone wanting to get their record expunged is bit.ly/feb22expungement. Vendors may register at bit.ly/feb22vendor. For more information about the event, contact NDICA Chicago, at 888-420-1540 or [email protected]
About NDICA:
NDICA (National Diversity & Inclusion Cannabis Alliance) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the cannabis industry. NDICA works to empower underrepresented communities and promote social equity through education, advocacy, and outreach. For more information, visit www.thendica.org.
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