Utah Correctional Industries
Utah Correctional Industries
Utah Correctional Industries (UCI) is a division of the Utah Department of Corrections that operates 12 work programs at the state’s two prison facilities, with incarcerated participants producing products and services for state and local government agencies. UCI provides work opportunities to incarcerated people to help them succeed upon release from prison. They do so […]
Switchpoint Community Resource Center
Switchpoint Community Resource Center is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals experiencing homelessness. Their mission is to empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency. Switchpoint provides emergency shelters for families and individuals experiencing homelessness free of cost. Switchpoint also provides on-site […]
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake
The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that helps the homeless by providing assistance obtaining sobriety, employment, and housing. The Rescue Mission offers a 13-month New Life Program, which is a free Bible-based program designed for homeless men and women struggling with addictions. Similarly, their Transitions Program provides stability and a […]
Christ Apostolic Temple
Christ Apostolic Temple is a faith-based organization that serves the community through many different types of ministry. One thing that the organization believes strongly in is their Prison Ministry program, which supports currently incarcerated individuals through on site bible study and spiritual leadership. One of their core goals is to help individuals develop the mindsets […]
Friends of Iowa Women Prisoners
Friends of Iowa Women Prisoners is a community based organization that works to support women in Iowa correctional facilities. The group meets every third Tuesday of the month at United Methodist Church to discuss the ongoing needs of incarcerated women and how the community can best support them as they serve out their sentences. Together, […]
Harbor of Hope
Harbor of Hope is a nonprofit and charity recovery house that is situated at 3650 Cottage Grove Ave, in Des Moines, Iowa. The organization endeavors to offer men coming from prison, jail, the streets, treatment centers, or other community programs with access to supports in the Des Moines area and to encourage fellowship within the […]
Integrated Treatment Services LLC
Integrated Treatment Services is a community based organization that offers a variety of inpatient and out patient programs. Clients begin with an evaluation to determine which services will most benefit them in both the short term and long term. Integrated Treatment Services is unique in the area because their programming includes treatment services for currently […]
Women at the Well
Women at the Well is a structured United Methodist ministry located inside the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. They meet every Thursday evening and stream ministry services live through Facebook. Unlike many prison ministry programs, Women at the Well is comprised almost entirely of currently incarcerated women in the corrections facility. In addition to regular […]
The Eisenhower Foundation: Reintegration of Previously Incarcerated Persons
Reintegration of Previously Incarcerated Persons is a partner program under the Eisenhower Foundation focused on reintegration. The organization prioritizes job development services and placement in the workforce to assist formerly incarcerated individuals who may otherwise face barriers to securing sustainable employment due to criminal convictions. Through the Eisenhower Foundation, the organization has replicated the Argus […]
Creating Excellence In Reentry (CEIR) Program Goodwill of Central Iowa
Creating Excellence in Re-Entry is a community based collaborative that assists individuals returning to the community. Their goal is to provide a viable pathway to permanent, sustainable job opportunity. Their seven-week program connects clients with community partners that provide paid, on-the-job training and skills development, as well as any necessary certifications and support overcoming the […]