Providing Innovative Reentry Services
Without the development of effective approaches for reducing recidivism, the problem is certain to grow.
Parole Prep/Advocacy
Changes in sentencing practices, coupled with a decrease in prison rehabilitation programs, have placed new demands on the U.S. parole system. Nearly 700,000 parolees are “doing time” on the streets. Most have been released to a parole system that provides few services and imposes conditions that almost guarantee failure. We’re changing that!
Pen Pal & Personal Website Services
Redeemed Community Pen-Pal Program is your pen pal connection to new friends and prospective employers. Personal Website service is dedicated exclusively to publishing our members Internet profile and/or resumes.
Eagles Visitation Service
The federal and state prison system houses millions of prisoners in federal and state facilities and several thousands more in 5 military prisons, many of whom are too far from their homes to get visits from family and friends at any point during their sentence. Solution: Eagle Visitors!
General assistance
Emergency Food
Emergency Food in the form of gift cards are given to those just being released from jail and those traveling long distances. Food referrals are also available depending on individual situations.
Housing Assistance
Redemption House provides referrals to emergency shelters and transitional housing and partners with community organizations to get funding for clients. Redemption House may offer clients direct funding for housing or rental assistance on an individual basis.
Advocacy and Leadership
Comprised of volunteers, in some cases former inmates, working to promote awareness and make legislative changes for issues affecting prisoners and returning citizens.
Transportation
Transportation Assistance can be provided in the form of tokens and fare cards to those members returning from jail or prison. We will also provide tokens and fare cards for scheduled interviews and/or to get to and from work until you receive your first paycheck.
job placement Services
Post Release Employment Program (PREP)
Our Post Release Employment Program (PREP) offers Redemption House members a variety of employment assistance through tutoring and mentoring. Topics include job search assistance, Employability Readiness, Computer Skills, and more.
Access ACP Phones and Tablets
Join Redeemed Community and we will automatically check your eligibility for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for broadband access. Upon approval, you will receive your device and a free SIM. Stay active monthly to maintain service.
Vital Records Replacement
Identification Services including funding for replacing birth documents and photo ID’s and assistance securing school records, diplomas, certificates, military record, social security card, and other forms of identification.
Mentors
Clients are partnered with one to three volunteers to work on a wide variety of issues and address the client’s most pressing needs. The mentors help our clients overcome difficulties they face when returning home. We understand the challenges associated with reconnecting with family and the community. Our goal is to assist you in achieving a successful reentry and to encourage you to actively participate in the process. It is important that you take responsibility for your reentry and the team here at Redeemed Community is here to help you to do that.