Brad Bates

Christian, Husband, Father, Singer/Songwriter, and Poet.

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

💙 We’ve reached $2,000—thank you!

We’re still working toward our $5,000 goal through Sunday.

Honor someone special this Mother’s Day with a gift that supports women & families rebuilding their lives.

👉 https://t.co/o8chIAIqaG

#MothersDay #MidlandsGives

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

🔥 We’re at $1,235!

Only a few hours left to give—help us finish strong.

⏰ Ends at 11:59PM
💙 Every gift matters
👉 https://t.co/o8chIAIqaG

#MidlandsGives

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

📈 Update: We’ve raised $625 toward our $5,000 goal!

Momentum is building—help us keep it going.

💙 Every gift matters
👉 https://t.co/o8chIAIqaG

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

🚨 Today is #MidlandsGives!

We’ve raised $450 toward our $5,000 goal—help us keep the momentum going.

Support hope, healing & second chances today.

💙 Every gift matters
👉 https://t.co/o8chIAIqaG

[Brad Bates @bradba82]

@DsSway @qsfkbwIhuWLhnjI Is that a joke, or are you serious? Sorry...in today's world, it's hard to tell when people are joking because there are people who would absolutely not intervene unless they did just as you're proposing.\

[Brad Bates @bradba82]

@honeymoon250 Humanity itself.

[Brad Bates @bradba82]

@honeymoon250 Option E....all.

[Brad Bates @bradba82]

@bertameisje @matthewdmarsden Yep.

[Brad Bates @bradba82]

@RealDonKeith Because this violates so many different narratives all at once. If they even remotely touch this they will have to concede a LOT of things they've argued over the years.

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

Help someone rebuild their life.

We’re hiring (2) Supervision Specialists in North Charleston with the Alston Wilkes Society.

Apply:
https://t.co/5TFWeV2Ttd
https://t.co/kQ6momzv4A
#NowHiring #ReentrySupport

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

13 students from Columbia International University spent the day serving at our Columbia Veterans Home—cleaning, planting, and giving back to those who served us.

A simple day. A meaningful impact.

#RebuildingLives #VeteranSupport

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

Be the difference in someone’s second chance.

We’re hiring a Supervision Specialist in Columbia with the Alston Wilkes Society.

Apply:
https://t.co/9XehinXPqK
#NowHiring #ColumbiaSCJobs

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

A home can change everything.

We’re hiring a Landlord Liaison in Summerville with the Alston Wilkes Society.

Apply:
https://t.co/vspo9SIq9r
#NowHiring #VeteranSupport

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

About 2 in 3 individuals are rearrested within 3 years.

Support can make the difference.

https://t.co/XcJNJI84jl

#ReentryMonth

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

Over 60% of formerly incarcerated individuals are unemployed after one year.

https://t.co/ycyciEmqPe

#ReentryMonth

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

Highlights from the SC Reentry Conference 🎥

Reentry takes more than release.
It takes community, opportunity, and support.
We’re proud to be part of the work.

#ReentryMonth #SecondChances #HopeInAction

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

Recidivism costs billions - but the real cost is lost potential.

https://t.co/IaNbHZxqfg

#ReentryMonth #SmartJustice #AlstonWilkesSociety #Recidivism

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

AWS was honored to exhibit at the 2026 SC Affordable Housing Summit in Columbia, SC. We are inspired by the many leaders and changemakers working to expand safe, stable, affordable housing for our communities. 🏠

#AffordableHousing #SouthCarolina #CommunityImpact

[Alston Wilkes @AWS1962]

Truth bomb: Many people in prison were first victims.

📊64% of U.S. adults report at least one ACE (childhood trauma).

Protecting kids today can reduce incarceration tomorrow.

Source: CDC https://t.co/JnjkDcZAqh #ReentryMonth