Antonio Monroe is the president for Hope for Youth Hopewell Football Association. He started this organization in 2013 . His goal is to provide affordable sports for the underprivileged kids. Over the past two years Antonio and Hope for Youth has been fighting a uphill battle with the city, school boad and recreation department with a place to practice and play their home games. Despite his success with Hope for Youth city officials and school board officials continue to push him out as president because he is a convicted felon. Mr.Monroe was convicted at the age of 18 for a poss with the intent to distribute. Now Mr. Monroe is 30 and has made tremendous progress in his life. And is working with the area youth so they don't make the same mistake he made. Sign this petition to keep Mr. Monroe as president of Hope for Youth and the city and school board change their view on barrier crimes.
The momentum is undeniable right now. It shows exactly how many people believe in second chances.
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shana white
11 years ago
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everyone deserves a second change I as well made the same bad choices growing up in life. Its not fair that he is being looked at different I feel that he is being looked at as a black man who once sold drugs an an you feel he has not changed. Not fair he should be honored in fact that someone from hopewell A man an a father wantsbto step up an do something for these kids. him an his wife are for the kids not for themselves. show this man some respect an give him what he needs for these kids
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Tamara Ward
11 years ago
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This young man has worked hard to turn his life around and be a better person. Actions speak louder than words and his "actions" show a hard worker, dedicated husband and father and mentor to our youth. This community needs someone willing to invest their time and passion in trying to keep our children moving in a postive direction.
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Leatha McDaniel
11 years ago
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You keep up the wonderful job you are doing with the kiddos and I'm very proud to have my son playing g or an awesome group of folks and a president of it who isn't afraid to say hey we all aren't perfect and life has ups and downs however you can move past and make your future a better place and that's what kids need to hear so they do not give up...... I hope they see the guy everyone else sees and most importantly they realize NOT everyone is the built the same nor are they from the same back ground and EVERYONE deserves a chance. You have NO crimes against kids so therefore I say fight,fight,fight,fight,fight,fight, and fight til they see NO one is giving up on you. God bless you for all you and your family are doing for us :)
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Riquel Binion
11 years ago
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it's things like this that make people repeat offenders, people forget we've all made mistakes some were just lucky enough to not get caught. Support you and the family 100% Proud of what you are doing for the youth.
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Melissa Marshall Shanahan
11 years ago
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People make mistakes... Mr. Monroe was a very young adult when this offense occured. He is living proof that people are able to be rehabilitated and be productive and successful members of society. Mr. Monroe as president for the league has done amazing things in the past 2 years. Our children deserve to have someone with as much heart and compassion as he displays. I believe and see first hand that he is not the same person who was convicted 12 years ago. Everyone deserves a second chance. If convicted felons are able to restore their voting rights, he should be able to continue as President of Hope for Youth...
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Elliott Presley
11 years ago
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i recently was involved in couching for the league I have witnessed go above and beyond for those kids and league .
Antonio Monroe is the president for Hope for Youth Hopewell Football Association. He started this organization in 2013 . His goal is to provide affordable sports for the underprivileged kids. Over the past two years Antonio and Hope for Youth has been fighting a uphill battle with the city, school boad and recreation department with a place to practice and play their home games. Despite his success with Hope for Youth city officials and school board officials continue to push him out as president because he is a convicted felon. Mr.Monroe was convicted at the age of 18 for a poss with the intent to distribute. Now Mr. Monroe is 30 and has made tremendous progress in his life. And is working with the area youth so they don't make the same mistake he made. Sign this petition to keep Mr. Monroe as president of Hope for Youth and the city and school board change their view on barrier crimes.
The momentum is undeniable right now. It shows exactly how many people believe in second chances.
21 Comments
S
shana white
11 years ago
Featured
everyone deserves a second change I as well made the same bad choices growing up in life. Its not fair that he is being looked at different I feel that he is being looked at as a black man who once sold drugs an an you feel he has not changed. Not fair he should be honored in fact that someone from hopewell A man an a father wantsbto step up an do something for these kids. him an his wife are for the kids not for themselves. show this man some respect an give him what he needs for these kids
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Tamara Ward
11 years ago
Featured
This young man has worked hard to turn his life around and be a better person. Actions speak louder than words and his "actions" show a hard worker, dedicated husband and father and mentor to our youth. This community needs someone willing to invest their time and passion in trying to keep our children moving in a postive direction.
L
Leatha McDaniel
11 years ago
Featured
You keep up the wonderful job you are doing with the kiddos and I'm very proud to have my son playing g or an awesome group of folks and a president of it who isn't afraid to say hey we all aren't perfect and life has ups and downs however you can move past and make your future a better place and that's what kids need to hear so they do not give up...... I hope they see the guy everyone else sees and most importantly they realize NOT everyone is the built the same nor are they from the same back ground and EVERYONE deserves a chance. You have NO crimes against kids so therefore I say fight,fight,fight,fight,fight,fight, and fight til they see NO one is giving up on you. God bless you for all you and your family are doing for us :)
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Riquel Binion
11 years ago
Featured
it's things like this that make people repeat offenders, people forget we've all made mistakes some were just lucky enough to not get caught. Support you and the family 100% Proud of what you are doing for the youth.
M
Melissa Marshall Shanahan
11 years ago
Featured
People make mistakes... Mr. Monroe was a very young adult when this offense occured. He is living proof that people are able to be rehabilitated and be productive and successful members of society. Mr. Monroe as president for the league has done amazing things in the past 2 years. Our children deserve to have someone with as much heart and compassion as he displays. I believe and see first hand that he is not the same person who was convicted 12 years ago. Everyone deserves a second chance. If convicted felons are able to restore their voting rights, he should be able to continue as President of Hope for Youth...
E
Elliott Presley
11 years ago
Featured
i recently was involved in couching for the league I have witnessed go above and beyond for those kids and league .
everyone deserves a second change I as well made the same bad choices growing up in life. Its not fair that he is being looked at different I feel that he is being looked at as a black man who once sold drugs an an you feel he has not changed. Not fair he should be honored in fact that someone from hopewell A man an a father wantsbto step up an do something for these kids. him an his wife are for the kids not for themselves. show this man some respect an give him what he needs for these kids