MERIT Graduates

Here, MERIT graduates share their stories of growth, faith, and transformation.
Each testimony reflects the strength to change, the courage to persevere, and the heart of what MERIT stands for: growth from within.

Real stories. Real growth. Real MERIT.

Featured Spotify Podcast with Jason Gibbs

In this interview, a former MERIT graduate shares personal experiences, reflections, and perspectives beyond incarceration. The conversation offers insight into his journey, mindset, and life experiences, highlighting themes of growth, resilience, accountability, and moving forward with purpose.

His story reflects the continued development and determination of individuals striving to create positive change beyond their circumstances. We are proud to highlight the voices and achievements of former MERIT graduates as they continue to impact conversations within their communities and beyond. Thank you to Briana Nunn for this interview.

Listen to the full interview below.

Another victory story.

Bro Prince a MERIT graduate was released in April and is now back home in Amarillo, Texas. He’s already employed with the city of Amarillo and surrounded by love from family and friends.

Welcome home, Prince. Proud of you!

Another day behind the walls. MERIT graduate Jason Gibs (Abdul Jalil) spent the day celebrating iftar with the brothers at Clemens Unit in Texas.

Ramadan Mubarak 🕌

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Day two of celebrating iftar across Texas and MERIT graduate Jason Gibbs is still on the move.

This time at the Hughes Unit, bringing dates and reminding the brothers they are not forgotten.

We appreciate your continued service and leadership since coming home. This is MERIT in motion

Ramadan Mubarak 🕌

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MERIT graduate Jason Gibbs is back home and already giving back, traveling to units across Texas to help celebrate iftar with the brothers.

We truly appreciate everything you’ve been doing since coming home. This is MERIT in motion.

Ramadan Mubarak 🕌

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We are proud to share that Abdul and Muhammed, both MERIT graduates, are now free from prison and continuing their journey of growth and brotherhood. Today, they attended Jumu’ah at the Masjid, breaking bread together and showing love within the community.

This is what transformation looks like—faith in action, bonds restored, and lives moving forward with purpose.

JASON GIBS

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Testimonial from one of our very first MERIT Graduates: a brother from the first MERIT graduation. "Jason Gibson aka Abdul Jalil"

We deeply appreciate the love and continued support he’s shown for the program, even beyond the walls.
It fills us with pride to now see him standing as a free man, continuing to live by the principles he learned through MERIT.

ZACHARY PAUL

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Zachary Paul also known as Muhammad is a graduate from the very first MERIT class. In his testimonial he shares how the program helped shape his mindset, strengthen his faith, and prepare him for life beyond the walls. Today he continues to grow and build as a free man, a true reflection of what MERIT stands for.

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