Developing Despite Distance, or 3D, is a Detroit organization committed to helping young men stay connected to their incarcerated parents.
The organization, called 3D for short, says more than 2.7 million children in America currently have a mother or father in prison.
As part of the program, young men ages 10 to 18 participate in bi-weekly letter writing sessions and receive financial support for prison visits.
Group leaders also provide counseling support, help with homework and attend the boys' extracurricular events -- the things a parent would do.
But now the organization needs the community to lend a helping hand.
On Dec. 1, 3D will host a fundraiser at the Northwest Activities Center on Meyers Road to raise money for letter writing sessions, group counseling and prison visits.
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m.
To learn more about the organization and to support, click here.
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