Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries is a nonprofit agency that provides gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reintegration for justice impacted individuals seeking to transform their lives. Founded in 1988 with a focus on East Los Angeles, Homebody Industries has now grown to be the largest gang rehabilitation and reintegration program in the world. The mission of Homebody Industries is […]
California Reentry Institute
California Reentry Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides pre and post release services for incarcerated men in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at San Quentin State Prison. The mission of California Reentry Institute is to transform lives and make communities safer, which they do through reintegration preparation and lifelong aftercare resources for […]
Wesley Health Center
Wesley Health Centers offer a variety of health-related services for adults and children who face barriers to quality healthcare. They offer primary care services for the entire family, as well as mental health services and healthcare for pregnant women. Wesley Health Centers partner with Arizona Family Health to offer family planning at free or reduced […]
Chicanos Por La Causa
Chicanos Por La Causa is an organization serving individuals throughout the southwest United States who face barriers to independent living. They foster programs that provide access to healthcare, housing, educational opportunities, workforce development and advocacy. Their mission is to foster economic independence and political advocacy for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or socioeconomic […]
Federal Student Aid for Students with Criminal Convictions
Incarcerated individuals have very limited opportunities for federal student aid while confined in correctional facilities. Still, some students may qualify for specific types of aid depending on their status within the criminal justice system, so it’s important to know the eligibility requirements. First, no incarcerated individual is eligible to receive federal student loans while confined […]
Bridges Reentry
Bridges Reentry is an organization that supports incarcerated women as they exit the correctional system back into the community. Their vision is to uplift women and provide them with the skills necessary to permanently reintegrate after incarceration and maintain sober, independent lives. The mission of Bridges Reentry is center survivors as leaders and mentors to […]
Diocesan Prison Ministry Program
The Diocesan Prison Ministry program was founded to support incarcerated individuals through spiritual guidance and healing. Their mission is to minister inside correctional facilities, as well as to advocate for criminal justice reform and to share the love of God with all individuals. The organization operates several programs for incarcerated individuals. The Sunshine Club delivers […]
Let Our Violence End – L.O.V.E
Let Our Violence End is a nonprofit organization serving at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated youth in Central Arkansas. They were founded to address the growing problem with street gangs and juvenile crime in Little Rock, but now partner with Little Rock School District and other local organizations to address the needs of young people touched […]
Arkansas CARES
Arkansas CARES is an organization committed to supporting pregnant women and mothers recovering from chemical dependence. The organization operates a 3-month treatment program for expectant mothers and those with children under the age of 12. Their mission is to promote permanent behavioral changes through a combination of education, advocacy and prevention services. Arkansas CARES hopes […]
Exodus.Life
Exodus.Life is an organization established to serve residents in the Little Rock area who are recovering from chemical dependence. Their mission is to provide treatment and address the underlying issues with addiction that lead to rearrest and recidivism. The organization works to achieve this goal through a combination of support during pre-release, transitional services and […]