Ex-Offender Reentry - Abingdon, Virginia CARES, People Incorporated
1173 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
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Description
VA CARES (Community Action Re-entry System) is a member of a statewide re-entry program for adult prisoners and returning citizens released from Virginia's state institutions and local jails. This program is operated by People Incorporated of Virginia. Program services include: information and referrals to meet immediate needs, such as: food, clothing, medical care, and housing. Assistance is provided to help program participants obtain jobs through job readiness workshops. Participants in these groups are provided job leads. Peer groups are also provided to help to returning citizens make connections and address barriers to reunification and community engagement.
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Providing organization
People Incorporated of Virginia
People Incorporated is a community action agency headquartered in Abingdon. We serve 16 cities and counties across Virginia with vital services that include early childhood education, financial services, affordable housing, homeless and housing services, adult education and workforce and community development. We operate Head Start centers serving families in Southwest Virginia, Clarke County, Frederick County and Winchester City. We also manage affordable housing properties across the state. Our mission is to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals in order to enhance their lives, their families, and their communities.