GUIDING BOYS AND MEN TO A BETTER TOMORROW
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LIFE EXPERIENCES
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SECOND CHANCES
OPPORTUNITIES
PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIVING
ADVOCACY
My name is Quante Harrison, and I am currently a federal inmate housed at Kankakee County. I created this platform because i want the world to hear my story because I know I'm not the only one who grew up without guidance, support, or direction. Too many people, both inside and out of jail, are still searching for purpose and a way out.
I was raised on the west side of Chicago, in a neighborhood where drugs, violence, and survival were everyday life. My parents struggled with addiction, and from a young age, I had to learn how to take care of myself. The streets were the only way I knew and at that time, it didn't feel wrong. It felt necessary.
But sitting in jail, I finally asked myself: How did my life come to this ?
Now that I'm grown and a father of two, I see things differently. I don't want my kids to walk the same path I did. I want them to grow up safe, with real support, real direction, and the opportunity to live a better life. So that mean I had to change my mindset, my habits, my purpose.
Everything I've been through has shaped the man I am today. And I'm not ashamed of my past. I'm using it. I'm turning it into purpose.
I am the founder of D.O.P.E (Dreams only progress with Effort), a movement, dedicated to inspiring change within ourselves and our communities. This is bigger than me. It's about showing people that transformation is possible no matter where you start.
WHO WE ARE
At Dreams only progress with effort, We are dedicated to empowering young and adult men to break free from limiting environments and rewrite their stories. We believe in second chances, wise first choices and the power of transformation. Through mentorship, Resources, and unwavering support, We help them realize that there's more to life than the circumstances they were born into and that with effort, planning and persistence a better path is always possible.
OUR IMPACT
At D.O.P.E we are committed to breaking cycles of generational trauma, incarceration, and poverty by providing inspiration, real-life stories, and community-driven support. our mission is to empower individuals especially those who feel forgotten or lost, to believe in change, take accountability, and build a better future for themselves and their families.
GET INVOLVED
Join us in our mission to empower individuals and build a stronger, more purposeful community. Reach out to us to learn more about how you can contribute or benefit from our programs.