Meet the CMC Members

Deshawn Bateman
Dashawn decided to change his life around in 2012 when his sister died. He has since drawn closer to God and has become a man that values human life.

Daniel Garcia
Holding his "miracle niece" for the first time gave Danny a moment of awakening to the true precious value of life.

Osa Inthavong
(recently paroled)
In isolation, Osa has leanred that he doesn't need to be anyone but himself. Today, he finds peace within.

Donnie Gooden
Donnie left his affiliation with the gang life in 2015, when he began introducing himself as Donnie - his real name. Today, he identifies himself first as a husband and father.

Ed Knox
Today, Emmanuel "Ed" Knox aspires to be the difference in other people's lives, in ways he believes he needed when he was a teen and his life felt unmanageable.

Mike Zambrano
Mike continues to struggle with his insecurities, but now sees his journey as one that makes him human.

Michael Purintun
Through sharing his story, Michael hopes to help others before it is too late. He is full of hope and looks forward to the day when he has the opportunity to share his story with many more.