Coming home from prison should be a celebration, but for many returning citizens, it feels like stepping into another kind of imprisonment. The barriers seem endless: housing discrimination, employment rejection, broken relationships.
But at Free My People Ministries, we know: your past doesn't define your future.
The Reality of Reentry
Within three years of release, about 68% of formerly incarcerated individuals are rearrested. But through Full Circle LLC and our comprehensive reentry program, our participants have a recidivism rate of just 15%.
Success Story: James's Journey
James served eight years. When he came home, he had nowhere to stay and no prospects. Through our program, within 18 months he secured permanent housing, maintained employment for a year, and rebuilt his relationship with his daughter.
Our Approach
- Phase 1 (First 30 Days): Transitional housing, essential documents, healthcare
- Phase 2 (Months 2-6): Job readiness, financial literacy, mentoring
- Phase 3 (Months 7-12): Career advancement, savings goals, community leadership
Partners like Claretian Associates and CP4P provide additional wraparound services for our returning citizens.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you." - Jeremiah 29:11
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