Norfolk CARES T.E.A.M.
Norfolk CARES T.E.A.M.
Norfolk CARES T.E.A.M. (Transition forward, Engage more, Achieve independence, Move beyond) is an initiative led by the Norfolk Department of Human Services that uses the approach to integrate human services and public safety into the community. They provide assistance with finding employment or getting vocational training, assessment and referrals, Case management, job readiness classes, Job […]
Ride 2 Reentry
The “Ride 2 Reentry” (R2R) is a program led by the OAR of Richmond, Inc.. and the Outpost Richmond partnership. The project brings mobility to Richmond’s hardest working residents: its citizens returning from incarceration. They provide OAR clients with bicycles, locks, lights, and helmets, as well as bike maintenance and bike safety courses. This partnership seeks […]
Justice Debate League
Justice Debate League has brought debate behind bars as a powerful move toward justice and equality. They developed new teams in prisons and resources for incarcerated debaters and navigated a variety of correctional systems. Their vision is to make debate accessible to anyone who wants to participate. They respect privacy therefore, they do not require the debaters […]
Thrive For Life Prison Project, Inc.
Thrive for life’s faith community partners, offer high-quality and classical tools for an examined life through their monthly retreat programming in correctional facilities. Their Ignacio House provides reflective and meditative resources after release and scholarships to local partnering colleges. They provide transitional supportive housing leading to permanent housing. They also provide job skills training through supportive […]
AMC Technology Inc.
AMC Technology prepares and equips students for the high demands in today’s workforce. In addition to the thorough training and professional development offered, they provide the holistic approach through Health and Wellness for assuring the positive emotional, physical, and mental behaviors of each student. They provide pre-employment training such as keyboarding, email, customer service, communication, job-seeking skills, […]
Choosing Integrity
Choosing Integrity supports men and women who are in custody and/or recently released. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of justice-involved people through education and prevention programming, mentorship, treatment services, advocacy, and compassion resulting in enhanced relational skills and successful reintegration within their community. Choosing Integrity staff and volunteers are at Pike County […]
Greater Are We, Inc.
Greater Are We, Inc. provides access to academic resources, extracurricular activities and youth development opportunities for underserved youth. They increase the capability and tenacity to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Their work includes demanding strong stewardship for the resources with which they have been entrusted, engaging as a strategic partner with all who work […]
Magnolia Medical Foundation
The Magnolia Medical Foundation health equity programs provide everyone the opportunity to “attain his or her full health potential”. They aim to address avoidable inequalities for all groups, with a focus on those who have experienced socioeconomic disadvantage or historical injustice. The “Win Them Back” program assists incarcerated juvenile and previously incarcerated individuals with a […]
Brothers Keepers Ministries, Inc.
Brother’s Keepers was established to meet the needs of the clients through a residential rehabilitation and support program. They provide rehabilitation and education support programs for people addicted to drugs and alcohol in the Manchester district of the City of Richmond. They organize weekly meetings drug and alcohol meetings for rehabilitation and promoting self-esteem, moral […]
SKIP Community Resource Services, Inc.
SKIP (Supporting Kids Of Incarcerated Parents) Community Resource Services Inc. provides support services to children of incarcerated parents and their families and to increase public awareness of the underlying problems of these children as victims through education, advocacy and research. The monthly Saturday morning program for children of incarcerated parents (CIPs) and caregivers provides helpful […]