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Practical Support for the Journey Home
The path from incarceration to wholeness is filled with challenges. At Return & Arize, we provide faith-rooted, trauma-informed programs designed to meet these challenges head-on. Our services, led by those with lived experience, offer a hand up, not a handout—providing the practical resources and profound hope needed to rebuild a life with dignity and purpose.
Comprehensive, Compassionate Care for Justice-Impacted Individuals
We provide essential support to address the most common and difficult barriers to reentry.
Services
Return & Reside Housing Aid
Overcoming Housing Barriers After Incarceration
Secure, stable housing is the foundation of a successful fresh start. Yet, housing instability is one of the biggest obstacles for returning citizens. Our program works to remove this barrier.
What We Provide:
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Housing Referrals: Connections to our network of housing providers and landlords who are open to giving second chances.
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Support Letters: Official documentation that vouches for an individual's commitment to their reentry plan, adding credibility to rental applications.
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Partner Placements: Direct placements through our trusted community partnerships with transitional housing programs.
Reentry & Life Coaching
Trauma-Informed, Faith-Rooted Guidance for Transformation
Reentry is a journey, not a single event. Navigating this journey alone can be overwhelming. Our peer-led coaching provides a compassionate, understanding guide.
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One-on-One Peer Coaching: Personalized support from a coach who has lived experience with the justice system, offering empathy and real-world strategies.
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Faith-Rooted Encouragement: Spiritual care and guidance that fosters hope, resilience, and a renewed sense of identity.
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Goal Setting & Accountability: Help with creating a practical plan for employment, personal growth, and long-term stability.
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Trauma-Informed Approach: Every conversation is guided by an understanding of trauma and its impacts, creating a safe space for healing.
Our Community Initiatives
Restoring Dignity and Unleashing Potential
Beyond our core services, we offer programs that address holistic needs, from basic dignity to creative expression and future opportunities.
RISE Essentials Pack & Beauty Days
Dignity-Centered Reentry Through Basic Care
Something as simple as a haircut and hygiene products can restore the confidence needed to walk into a job interview or a new community.
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RISE Essentials Hygiene Kits: New, high-quality kits filled with toiletries and self-care items for men and women.
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Beauty Days: Professional haircuts, hairstyling, and grooming services to help individuals look and feel their best.
No Child Locked Out – Moon Family Legacy Scholarship Fund
Investing in the Futures of Impacted Youth
We believe in breaking generational cycles of trauma and incarceration by investing in education and hope.
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Annual Scholarships: Financial awards for youth impacted by incarceration, addiction, or foster care to help them pursue higher education or vocational training.
Speak Life Studio Sessions
Creative Expression for Healing and Testimony
Art and music are powerful tools for processing trauma, sharing testimony, and inspiring others.
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Sponsored Studio Time: Free recording studio sessions for emerging artists who are creating message-driven, uplifting music about redemption and hope
Community Outreach & Advocacy
Educating the Public and Amplifying Lived Experience
We work to change the narrative around incarceration and reentry through education and advocacy.
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Tabling & Resource Fairs: Bringing information and resources directly to the community.
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Public Education Workshops: Sessions led by our lived experience leadership on trauma-informed care, reentry challenges, and restorative justice.
Frequently asked questions
You Don't Have to Walk This Path Alone
If you or someone you love is navigating the challenges of reentry, take the first step toward hope and support today. Our door is open, and our community is ready to welcome you.
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For those looking to support our mission, your donation directly funds these life-changing programs.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
No Child Locked Out – Moon Family Legacy Scholarship Fund: Annual scholarship for youth impacted by incarceration, addiction, or foster care.
Speak Life Studio Sessions: Studio time sponsorship for emerging artists creating message-driven, uplifting music.
RISE Essentials Pack & Beauty Days: Hygiene kits and haircuts/hair styling support for dignity-centered reentry.
Community Outreach & Advocacy: Tabling events, resource fairs, and public education rooted in lived experience and justice.
