Mentoring

For most reentrants, the presence of a positive role model is completely absent.  It can be difficult reentering society to hold down a job, pay bills on time, or resolve family conflicts in a healthy way when these skills have never been modeled for them.  The support of a mentor can play a key role in a reentrant’s successful return to society by providing advice and accountability.  Individuals can meet one on one with mentor and also attend a weekly 90-minute group session. In the group setting clients are provided a mentoring journal that guides them through 16 weeks of a selected topics that address current day challenges for those newly released.

B.A.R.S is a mentoring prevention program for MEN which strives to advance individuals and help reach their highest potential. We do this through intensive life coaching which focuses on character development, proper goal setting, understanding personal aims and converting them into realistic, progressive goals. Our mission statement is simple: We build upon an individual’s achievements, and in partnership, we help to raise standards and enrich the quality of life for our members.  We do not re-invent the wheel, we simply help engage individuals to steer them on the right course.  Our life coaching combats the barriers to advancement that has barred many individuals from their highest aptitude. B.A.R.S. is designed to destroy the cycle of generational hopelessness in our disproportionate community.

Standards for Success a key component within the B.A.R.S Program (Building Achievements & Raising Standards), serves to appropriately dress and groom successful reentrants. A first impression speaks volumes to potential employers. We strive to create sharp dressed, well groomed men, giving them the resources to represent themselves with confidence and professionalism as they enter the workforce for interviews and or employment. B.A.R.S. Program is now accepting men’s business suits and separates. Please contact Timothy White, Director of Operations for donation submissions.

We're always looking for business attire donations!

Transitional Living Support

We're committed to supporting women as they transition from various stages of life. We respond to the individual needs of those seeking assistance with their housing needs. Safe and secure housing is a top priority for those transitioning from incarceration and or other temporary dwellings. Our house has four (4) bedrooms-2 doubles and 2 singles (2) bathrooms, kitchen, living room/dining room (common) areas. We are hoping to be a resource for women seeking to find safe, secure, and supportive living. THIS IS A DRUG-FREE & SMOKE-FREE FACILITY