MANSFIELD – We ACT has announced that Carlos Christian will be the featured speaker at the Spread the Light kick-off on Jan. 6 at Graham Automall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield.
There will also be a special announcement from the Richland County Foundation at the conclusion of the kick-off, organizers stated Thursday.
Christian has a unique story. He is a reformed felon, who did a 10-year stint in prison but dedicated himself to rehabilitation and being a positive role model for his community. He has a degree in Business Management and has authored two books, Prison without Bars and The Walking Logo.
He also has started a non-profit organization called the Starts Within Organization, aimed at combating the alarming recidivism rate that hinders the growth of communities across the nation. Since his release, Christian has been welcomed back into Ohio prisons by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) to spread his message that individuals must start within themselves to start to live a better life. He has a special message for law enforcement officers that their work is not in vein.
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