Provides re-entry services for local and state responsible offenders. Emergency support service referrals also available including resources for food, clothing, housing, transportation, ID, and financial assistance. Also offers Educational Programs (Anger Management, Substance Abuse, Motivational Enhancement Therapy), and Resume/Job Placement Services.

At Goodwill, individuals with a criminal history, who want to work, are assisted with preparing to go to work and maintaining regular employment. The program provides a road map for participants to achieve a long-term goal of remaining attached to the legitimate workforce and maintaining their freedom. Services available through Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Prisoner Re-Entry program include: Job readiness education Job search support Interview coaching Resume development Help to identify other community resources available to assist with successful return to the community

Assisting and motivating individuals in making a positive step forward, the Louisa Reentry Council addresses: Food assistance Employment Transportation Substance abuse/mental health services Family reintegration Family services Benefits Clothing Housing Transitioning from incarceration to community Medical Insurance

Provides assistance to ex-offenders and their families with employment, court issues, housing search. Provide volunteers for visits to jail and educational services. Reentry services provide pre and post release services with 6 weeks of classes in Thinking for a Change, employability, parenting, wellness and emotional literacy for men and women in the Reentry Programs at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ). also offer Transitional planning to individuals 30 to 45 days from release through collaboration with ACRJ, OAR and community agencies and organizations concerned with assisting inmates in a smooth transition home.

This program helps people who have been released from a correctional facility (also known as returning citizens) make a successful transition to community life.

Pre release: Offers Employment preparation classes such as Seeking Employment classes and resume development/mock interviewing. Offers life skills classes such as fatherhood, parenting, anger management, and impact of crime. Mentoring is available to offenders in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and continues in the community for up to 12 months for customers returning to or residing in Loudoun, Fairfax, or Prince William Counties. Offers direct emergency assistance to individuals being released including transportation, clothing, and referrals for other services upon release.

Helps ex-offenders by providing appropriate assistance to meet their basic needs. Re-entry program for ex-offenders, jobs, counseling, housing, transportation and clothing. Provide transportation if possible, but primarily give bus tickets (no more than 10 in a six-month period) for doctors appointments, going to/from work, job interviews. Virginia Cares offers the following services: Emergency Assistance for basic needs (ex. housing, food, clothing, personal toiletries) Assistance in obtaining vital documents (ex. photo ID, drivers license, birth certificate, social security card) Job Readiness Skills Training and Employment Services – soft skills training, resume assistance, interview workshops, basic computer skills training, weekly ‘Who’s Hiring’ tip sheets Transportation assistance and bus passes to verified job interviews and confirmed work sites. Bi-monthly support group activities on various topics. Referrals to community partners for counseling, legal and medical services.

Staff and volunteers from the Bridge Ministry will visit the local jails to share information about the Bridge Ministry program and conduct interviews with potential students. Men accepted into The Bridge Ministry program cannot have a record that includes violent or sexually-related crimes. Men who abide by the rules and regulations of The Bridge Ministry program, and, in the judgment of the staff are making suitable progress, can live in the dormitory up to 18 months at the Buckingham Campus. The client may also be offered the opportunity to spend the last 6 months of the program at a Bridge Ministry Intern House in Charlottesville while transitioning back into the community. The program provides an intense schedule of Bible training, character instruction, work training, drug counseling, financial management skills and educational opportunities. For more information, please call: (434)969-2991.

Contracts with the Virginia Department of Corrections to provide a transitional home and rehabilitative program for non-violent ex-offenders. ELIGIBILITY: Non-violent offenders leaving incarceration. ACCREDITED BY: VA Dept of Corrections

Kingsway Prison and Family Outreach is an outreach serving inmates, ex-offenders and their families. Kingsway assists with connection to find community resources for food, clothing, housing and employment for ex-offenders. Kingsway offers Correspondence Bible Studies, Encourager Pen Pals and Birthday & Holiday cards to inmates in the Virginia Correctional System.

Gateway Academy The Gateway Academy is an opportunity for eligible residents to gain knowledge in workforce readiness, life skills and vocational training to obtain an industry recognized credential. The goal is for participants to complete the initial Academy tasks which will prepare them for the vocational training experience. Upon completion of the required tasks, the participant will be eligible to have training fully funded with supportive services. The vocational training programs offered can lead to obtaining certifications and securing employment in this field. Participants will receive assistance with their job search and may be placed on volunteer sites to help build their skills, resume and networking. Services Available May include..... Vocational Training Individualized Case Management Resume Development Career Assessments & Planning Job Coaching Workforce Readiness Volunteer Opportunities Supportive Services Available Training Programs Available trainings may include; Certified Customer Service Professional Certified Medical Assistant* (CCMA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Commercial Driver's License (must have a valid driver's license) CompTIA A+ Certification* Medical Administrative Assistant* (MAA) Medical Billing & Coding* Phlebotomy Technician* ServSafe Food Protection Manager Skilled Trades - Welding, Plumbing, Carpentry *HS Diploma or GED required Please be advised that some criminal convictions may exclude participation in certain training programs. **Eligibility to participate in training programs may require educational testing, background checks, Driver's License, etc. as established by local training providers.

SNAPET Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAPET) is a volunteer program designed to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in finding employment. If you are unemployed or underemployed, this may be just the program you need to help you get marketable job skills and secure the job! Eligibility Requirements Norfolk residents currently receiving SNAP benefits and at least one of the criteria below; · -Adults convicted of a recent or past felony charge or multiple criminal misdemeanor charges (at least 3) · -A person between the age of 18-49 with no children on their SNAP case and no exemptions from work requirement (ABAWDS)

Provides assistance with job search skills, Interview Skills, Job Retention, Soft Skills and Assistance with Resumes and Cover Letters. Helps people returning from incarceration find jobs and other necessities.

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.

This program is an opportunity for participants to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed and thrive in the community and workplace.

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.

Offers direct assistance, referrals and case management for emergency needs of offenders, ex-offenders and family members of incarcerated offenders, including housing, food, clothing, and other basic needs. Offers a family support group that meets twice monthly.

Re-Entry Services focus on the first 3 years post-incarceration.

This program provides the opportunity for those incarcerated to participate in programs while in jail and to prepare for their release from jail back into the community.

Assist ex-offenders in becoming productive citizens. Stabilization with employment and career counseling while assisting with basic essentials, such as housing, transportation, etc. Job readiness workshops and support group meetings are also provided.

Assists newly released ex-offenders and their families in making a successful transition from prison to their community. Helps with emergency needs first and then to assist with the client becoming self-sufficient by obtaining employment. Provides food, clothing, transportation, and shelter, guidance for job interviews and leads, and referrals to other agencies that would further benefit the client's stability in the community. Holds ex-offender monthly groups, and trainings across the New River Valley. Other assistance includes transportation, identification document costs, housing, and GED and education, and food assistance. Provides vouchers for public transportation, pays for identification costs, provides housing referrals, GED class expenses, books and financial assistance for college classes and food, and other supports are ways to solve the immediate needs of our clients.

Provides a halfway house for ex-offenders; helps individuals find jobs and provides therapy, counseling, and residential services.

Virginia CARES provides one-on-one counseling with ex-offenders and their families to help them transition back into their communities. Additional services include assistance with transportation, housing, and employment.

This program allows ex-offenders to receive their documents to find work within the local community. Participants are required to participate in a life skills class taught by our staff.