The journey of a returning citizen is often fraught with significant obstacles—from finding stable housing to securing a job. For Kenneth Jackson, a veteran who found himself in Hampton Roads, Virginia, after his release, the challenge was immense. ...

The term "returning citizen" is more than just a phrase; it represents a profound commitment to change, resilience, and rebuilding a life of purpose. One powerful example of this commitment is the journey of William Ortega, a man who leveraged his t...

Today, we're spotlighting an incredibly powerful journey of transformation—the story of Roxie Perryman, a returning citizen who exemplifies the meaning of a second chance. Roxie is an award winner, recognized by the Virginia Community Action Reentry...

What a powerful reminder of the potential for transformation! Haynesville Correctional Center recently held its annual graduation ceremony, celebrating students who successfully completed their General Education and Career and Technical Education (C...

🌟 A Night to Remember The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is one of America's most infamous prisons. Yet, recently, the concrete walls of this maximum-security facility melted away, replaced by the soft glow of string lights, the scent of fre...

Memphis is celebrating a powerful moment of justice. After 36 long years of wrongful incarceration, Eric Wright is finally walking free. His story is a heartbreaking testament to the failures of the justice system, but ultimately, a celebration of r...

"Welcome to Fluvanna, Bitch." It’s a title that stops you in your tracks, and the powerful story behind it is even more arresting. This is the memoir of Dell Denise Williams, a woman whose life took an unexpected turn when she was incarcerated at th...

There’s a myth that returning citizens are a burden but time and time again, history proves the opposite. Many of today’s most impactful community mentors, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders are people who once fought their way through the reentry...

There’s a heavy stigma hanging over returning citizens, and it impacts everything employment, housing, healthcare, relationships, and basic dignity. One mistake becomes a permanent label, even after the time has been served. But here’s the part most...

Every time someone comes home from incarceration, they’re stepping into a world that expects perfection but provides very few tools to get there. People say “stay out of trouble,” but nobody hands them a roadmap. Nobody explains how to rebuild credi...