Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration (MUAVI) hosts an annual toy drive that helps bring holiday joy to families affected by incarceration. The drive provides crucial support during a difficult time of year.
A little girl is excited to put a new toy in her bag at Top Dawg Entertainment's 10th annual toy drive in the Nickerson Gardens housing projects on December 20, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.organized by Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration (MUAVI). Launched in 2014, the drive began with a goal of collecting 400 toys for children of mothers incarcerated at Logan Correctional Center. The effort was an overwhelming success.
MUAVI not only exceeded their goal but expanded their support to include families impacted by incarceration at Decatur Corrections Center, Fox Valley Adult Transition Center, Cook County Jail, and Haymarket Center, among others. Over the last decade, MUAVI has raised roughly 1,500 donations annually. The drive offers crucial relief for families grappling with the financial hardships of having a loved one incarcerated — from the loss of parental income or the costs of visitation, communication, and commissary support. Thanks to MUAVI’s work, this difficult time of year becomes a little brighter for families in need. In addition to the toy drive, MUAVI co-organizes Reunification Rides, which help children visit their incarcerated mothers — an especially vital act of solidarity during the holidays. I recently spoke with MUAVI’s director of organizing, Holly Krig, about this year’s toy drive, the impact of incarceration on families, Reunification Rides, and how you can get involved.Kelly Hayes: This is obviously a tough time of year for families who have been separated by the prison system. Can you tell us how MUAVI supports parents and children affected by incarceration during the holiday season? Thankfully, Moms United is part of a Chicago-based community that supports families suffering forcible separation by carceral systems, including Love & Protect, Liberation Library, and MAMAS-Mamas Activating for Movements and Solidarit
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