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How Morris Holland Derry III Gives Back through No More Pain

How can a vision turn into reality?

In 1996, Morris Holland Derry III was incarcerated and realized that 75-80% of the prisoners would become reincarcerated. Not satisfied with those high statistics, Derry founded No More Pain, a nonprofit organization that mentors individuals who suffer from substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, cancer, ex-cons and youth development.

Since then, Derry has helped over 100 individuals seek substance abuse treatment.

Watch Morris Holland Derry III accept the Civic Sustainability Award for SustainPHL 2016 below.

Morris Holland Derry III: Civic Sustainability Award

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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