Christmas is for Families and Children, so it was an honor to take a group of 25 children to visit their parents on Christmas day. Our Children’s visit concludes are year on a high note, it is truly one of our most beloved days. The joy of seeing the smiles on the faces of the children, and the tears on the faces of the parents. To be able to make this day...
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We had another successful year in 2015. Here is a sample of the imapact and siccess we had within our community. Outcomes 2015: Over 145 clients served. 25 Active Men in Program, 3 women & 17 Youths New Transitional Housing Program, 4 Bedroom Home to 5 Employed Males Started Working on Youth Home 30 Graduates from Employment Readiness Program ...
Read MoreParent Thank You Letters
Here are are sample of some letters we have received for clients we have helped. Letter 1 Letter 2 Letter...
Read MoreProgram helping former inmates needs more money to survive
Program helping former inmates needs more money to survive An Elkhart County resource for ex-convicts will have to close its doors if it doesn’t receive needed funding by Dec. 31. Emily Pfund – Elkhart Truth Posted on Dec. 17, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. | Updated on Dec. 17, 2013 at 2:05 p.m. ELKHART — An Elkhart County organization which helps...
Read MoreEx-offender program helps with transition to society
April 22, 2012 Ex-offender program helps with transition to society By DAN SPALDING THE GOSHEN NEWS ELKHART — Working with former inmates to help them obtain work and immerse themselves successfully back into society is tough enough. But trying to establish such a program locally is proving just as challenging for Bill Anderson and Phil Keller. Anderson...
Read MoreLocal Program May Keep Some from Returning to Prison
THE GOSHEN NEWS By DAN SPALDING GOSHEN — A wide array of people behind Elkhart County’s unique program aimed at reducing recidivism gathered Friday to celebrate some early signs of success. County officials lauded the initial results of efforts at successfully reintegrating adult offenders back into the community. The year-old program was launched using a...
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