A transitional facility for male ex-offenders A non profit organization
Program Resources
Connection to Community Resources
Residents are taught how to find and use available resources.
Substance Abuse Recovery Groups
Residents attend weekly recovery groups. Most of these groups have scriptural emphasis and are faith based 12 Steps Recovery groups.
Other NA/AA 12 Step groups are offered as well.
Ex-offender Support Group
Residents attend a bi-monthly meeting with other ex-offenders to dialogue about coping with life on the outside and to hear from community professionals.
(Transportation is provided to these weekly/bi-weekly programs)
Financial Management
Community experts are brought in to teach this topic. Residents are assisted in establishing checking and savings accounts.
Educational
Residents are provided guidance through the process of pursuing a GED/Diploma/Degree at the local community college. Residents soon will be able to attend the local community college as full time students on scholarship in the building and automotive trades to earn diplomas and certificates.
Anger Management
Qualified professionals teach this class in our group sessions.
Services Provided
Each resident is provided with one set of new clothing items. The residents cook their own food which is provided for them until they start receiving food stamps or find work. Residents receive a bus pass for transportation to search for work and connect with other community resources. They receive weekly transportation to AA/NA meetings and other services and support groups.
Mentoring
Residents are matched with community volunteers to assist them through their transitioning journey.
Guidance in life decisions
Residents are encouraged and guided to practice making good choices on a daily basis.
Discipleship
Residents will blend in with other people of faith in a worship setting and be shown how to apply biblical truths to everyday life.
Job readiness and placement
Assistance offered includes resume writing, interview skills, job search and transportation.
Development of long/short term goals
Residents are be taught to think and prepare for the FUTURE.
Ethics and Choices
Included in weekly meeting. Residents are instructed on the process for making ethical decisions and wise choices.
