Elkhart County Jail Ministry
Elkhart County Jail Ministry
Jail Ministry of Elkhart County is a faith-based organization that offers incarcerated persons spiritual direction, rehabilitative support, and connections to faith communities. Their goal is to help the justice-impacted people to become better adjusted and make a new life for themselves. The organization’s mission is to provide an opportunity for spiritual growth and create an […]
Marion County Reentry Coalition
Marion County Reentry Coalition is a community based collaborative dedicated to reducing recidivism and breaking the cycle of incarceration through a combination of partnership and holistic services. They are motivated by the knowledge that one in three justice involved individuals will return to prison within three years of release. To address this, staff at Marion […]
CARA Collective
Cara Collective is dedicated to uplifting people and communities to achieve real and lasting success in Chicago, Illinois. At Cara Collective, people work together, celebrate, and stand together. Their core values of Motivation, Affirmation, Community, Structure, and Intentionality make their mission sing while uplifting one another along the way. Cara Collective helps people experiencing poverty […]
Chicago Transit Authorities’ Second Chance program
Chicago Transit Authority’s Second Chance Program provides valuable assistance for individuals reentering the workforce. The program is nationally recognized for its work with formerly incarcerated individuals who traditionally face barriers to gainful employment. The Second Chance Program offers essential job development workshops and career opportunities to help participants on their pathway to self-sufficiency and financial […]
Greater West Town Community Development Project
The Greater West Town Community Development Project is a community based organization that offers educational and employment services. They serve individuals in the Chicago area who live below the poverty line, including the communities in Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, East and West Garfield Park, and Austin. The organization operates three key programs: Alternative High School, […]
Inspiration Corporation
Inspiration Corp is a community based organization that connects individuals to valuable social services in the community. Their mission is to assist individuals with accessing social service organizations, job development opportunities, housing services and food pantries. Their Housing Services program offers support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including placement in apartment communities that offer […]
Westside Health Authority
Westside Health Authority is a community-based nonprofit that serves the Austin and Westside communities of Chicago. Their mission is to channel the power of local community members to improve the overall health and vitality of the community as a whole. This includes more targeted support for mental, physical and spiritual well-being for all individuals regardless […]
Elite House of Sober Living
Elite Houses of Sober Living provides rehabilitation and residential services to individuals working through recovery. Their mission is to offer structured, stable living environments that foster self-improvement and reinforce civic responsibility while helping participants permanently recover from substance abuse. They assist those with chemical dependence to alcohol and/or drugs, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals […]
Fathers, Families In Transition, Inc.
Fathers, Families in Transition is a community based organization committed to assisting reunification efforts of fathers and families. Their mission is to offer mentorship coaching, spiritual guidance, coaching, parenting and fathering classes, as well as referrals to local social service organization efforts focused on reintegration. Staff serve custodial and non-custodial fathers, as well as young […]
Salvation Army Freedom Center’s Pathway Forward Program
Salvation Army Freedom Center’s Pathway Forward Program is committed to supporting individuals during the reentry process. Staff work with individuals who are returning to the community after incarceration in an effort to reduce incarceration rates and lower the chance at recidivism. The organization believes that support services are essential to breaking the cycle of incarceration […]