Welcome to the Everett Program’s January Newsletter! As we transition into the new year, we are excited to share with you more information about our amazing fellows and what they are up to, a thank you and recap of our Winter Showcase, news of exciting new work by an Everett Alumni, and more! Thank you for your continued support!!

Gateways began with five undergraduates dedicated to making a change in local recidivism rates.  Over the past year, the Gateways team has expanded to include more students from different socioeconomic, racial, academic, and interest backgrounds. Gateways is run by young changemakers who are committed to addressing the inequities of our criminal justice system – many of which have been exacerbated during the pandemic — and to providing resources to and advocate for those most impacted. Since September 2020, this team developed and taught two workshops on mass incarceration to UCSC students, created materials and platforms for the #StopSanQuentinOutbreak Coalition, and began teaching classes to recently released people. This work was made possible by support for one program manager position, four UC grants to cover program costs, a gift of 25 laptops and required software for classes, and a team of eight undergraduate students.