Story

It was a transformative invitation in 2018, to her hometown juvenile detention center in Orlando, Florida, that ignited a movement called The VERB Kind. When the founder of The VERB Kind, Haley, got that invitation, it became apparent there was a need. She started to hang out with kids in jail every Monday night. Snacks & activities in tote, they'd show up, and spend TIME. After a few weeks, it became such a thing that both the kids and staff would look forward to their arrival each week. Here, in the middle of heartache and hopelessness faced by incarcerated youth, The VERB Kind was born.

After a year, the Department of Juvenile Justice came to Haley with a request to spread this love across the state. Haley pioneered the term “come to jail with me” and inspired hundreds of people from all walks of life to give back to these kids who just need a second chance. One by one, in cities across Florida, the mission spread and this is how The VERB Kind was born. VERB stands for Victory Everyday Restoring Belief. There are 60,000 incarcerated youth in the U.S., with a staggering 80% of them growing up fatherless. These sobering numbers underscore the urgency of her mission, driving her relentless efforts to bring hope and mentorship to those who need it most. Through mentoring, The VERB Kind has been able to bridge the gap between the glitz and the gutter, by inviting people to go where no one else is willing to go, impacting the unseen in our communities.

Today The VERB Kind has brought hope to 10 counties in FLorida, 1 in Alabama, 1 in Tennessee. We are also beginning in Alabama, Maryland, Texas, and more.

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This movement started with a lot of love and some time. You can join too. 

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