Resources, Activities & Programs Prison Ministries. A small non- profit organization that assists families separated due to incarceration to deal with domestic relations, housing, child support, divorce papers and other issues. Life After Lockup When prisoners are. But once these ex-offenders return home to begin a clean lease on life. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-225-0326. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-767-2022. Ex-Offenders in Employment Training and. Clean Slate America, Inc. By collaborating with other Reentry advocates and programs. Clean Slate America, Inc. Provides educational seminars in prisons and jails and refers cases to pro bono counsel. This organization also conducts a program called Positive Directions, which was awarded a Prisoner Reentry Initiative grant to assist ex- offenders in returning to society permanently. Alternatives to Violencehttp: //avpusa. Emma Lou Davis Comstock. P. O. Box 2. 15. Smithsburg, MD 2. Phone: 3. 01- 8. 24- 2. MARYLAND RESOURCES for EX-OFFENDERS. Assistance; SPECIAL SVCS: Disabled Accessible. AVP is a nationwide and worldwide association of volunteer groups offering experiential workshops in conflict resolution, responses to violence, and personal growth. Christian Jail Ministrywww. Dale and Andrea Pace. P. O. Box 2. 05. 0Ellicott City, MD 2. Phone: 4. 10- 9. 97- 0. Fax: : 4. 10- 3. 13- 9. The Christian Jail Ministry, based at the Howard County, MD, Detention Center since 1. Christ- centered, faith- based approach. About 3. 00 volunteers from several dozen churches provide Sunday and special worship services, Bible classes, discipleship training, counseling, and 1. CJM also encourages churches to better address the social needs of former prisoners and inmate families and encourages social justice. The many ministries include a poetry program, gift cards for inmates to send, Christmas for inmates' children, volunteer training and a newsletter available by e- mail and designed to fit church bulletins. FINAL REPORT ON PRISONER REENTRY BY. 2010 RISC Report, Baltimore, MD, DPSCS Office of Policy. The goal of Patmos Ministries is to bring additional financial resources to programs that improve and enhance the. Ex-offenders rebuild. The Community of St. Dysmaswww. toad. net/~stdysmas. The Rev. William Lundgren, Pastor. Robert L. Mauck, Office Manager 5. Briarclift Road. Baltimore, Maryland 2. Phone: 4. 10- 2. 33- 7. The Community of St. Dysmas is an Evangelical Lutheran congregation within the Maryland correctional system. The congregation held its first services in the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women, in Jessup in April 1. Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup for men (in October 1. Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown for men (in November 1. RCI and MCTC. The congregation has a speakers' bureau of former members, council members, and pastors, who are available to speak before church or community groups or at worship services. Volunteers are the cornerstone of this ministry. Episcopal Chapel of the Transfiguration. Louisiana State Penitentiary. Angola, LATrinity Episcopal Church. Morning Glory Avenue. Baton Rouge LA 7. Prison Ministry Chairs: Ann Gonzales, Charles de. Gravelleswww. trinitybr. Contact: Michael Hackett. Phone: 7. 75- 8. 06- 2. Fax: 9. 85- 5. The Chapel “parish” is governed by the inmates and volunteers from Trinity Episcopal Church. A full Eucharist is held the first Tuesday of every month in the prison chapel with nearly 5. Their work also includes a ministry to senior inmates and praying for those prisoners who have lost a loved one. Epiphany Ministry, Inc. Peggy New, Executive Director. P. O. Box 1. 92. 3Conway, SC 2. Phone: 8. 43- 2. 48- 3. Fax: 8. 43- 2. 48- 8. Maryland leaders: John and Jacque Benjamin. Phone: 4. 10- 2. 57- 2. A ministry to incarcerated juveniles involving a three- day weekend followed by monthly follow- up sessions. It now operates in 1. They learn to trust, forgive and love. Founded 3. 5 years ago, this ministry is now in 7. The ministry includes counseling, preaching, teaching, administering a Bible Correspondence Course and working with lay people who volunteer their time inside prisons and jails. Hope Housewww. hopehousedc. Carol Fennelly Rachel Foley. PO Box 6. 06. 82. Washington, DC 2. Founded in 1. 99. Hope House provides creative programs for inmates incarcerated far from home and their families; works to raise the level of awareness among the general public about inmate issues and concerns; creates programs for the children and wives of prisoners which assist them in dealing with separation from their loved ones. But mostly Hope House offers comfort and the knowledge that these inmates, so far from home, have not been forgotten. It began our its work with incarcerated men and families from the Washington area, Hope House now reaches incarcerated fathers from around the nation. Serves as an advocate for religious rights, and provides post- release assistance. Anne's, Annapolis. Phone: 4. 10- 2. 63- 1. Kairos is a three- day interdenominational Christian weekend offered by. National Prison Hospice Associationwww. Fleet Maull, Director. P. O. Box 4. 62. 3Boulder, CO 8. Phone: 3. 03- 4. 47- 8. Fax: 3. 03- 4. 47- 8. NPHA promotes hospice care for terminally ill prisoners. Its purpose is to assist corrections and hospice professionals in their continuing efforts to develop high quality patient care procedures and management programs. It provides a network for the exchange of information between corrections facilities, community hospices and other concerned agencies about existing programs, best practices and new developments in the prison hospice field. National Women's Prison Project, Inc. Alfrieda Robinson- Dawkins, Founder. Madison Ave., Suite 5. Baltimore, MD 2. 12. Phone: 4. 10- 2. 33- 3. Cell: 4. 10- 2. 58- 4. Founded by Alfrieda (. Jack Oien, Founder, CEOPO Box 4. Chula Vista, CA 9. Pastors to Prisoners is a California nonprofit organization providing ongoing financial support to ordained ministers uniquely burdened and willing to work with the incarcerated as full- time volunteer yard pastors under the direction of state chaplains in prison facilities. The goal for inmates is spiritual freedom in prison and success in society. Marks, Executive Director. Blairton Rd. Springfield, VA 2. Phone: 7. 03- 5. 69- 7. Fax: 7. 03- 5. 69- 0. The goal of Patmos Ministries is to bring additional financial resources to programs that improve and enhance the lives of those who are or who have been incarcerated. To meet this goal, Patmos Ministries provides the services of grant seeking, grant writing, and organizational development to programs primarily focusing on the incarcerated, re- entrants and their families. Patmos Ministries will also research funding opportunities, analyze and evaluate data about existing and needed services, conduct outreach activities to encourage churches and organizations to provide reentry support and to promote positive publicity about prison ministry. Prison Fellowship Ministrieswww. Ron Nix, Director, Maryland- Delaware- DCPhone: 8. Programs include the. Angel Tree project and camps for inmates' children. The Prisons. Foundationhttp: //prisonsfoundation. Helen Thorne, President. Dennis Sobin, Washington Operations Director. M Street NW, #1. 51. Washington, D. C. The Prisons Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated. Its Web site includes stories, letters and music by. Touchstones Discussion. Projectwww. touchstones. Howard Zeiderman. Chesapeake Ave. Annapolis, MD 2. Phone: 4. 10- 2. 63- 2. Group discussions. St. John’s College enable. Reentry. Programs. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Baltimore www. Harold A. Smith, ACSW, Executive Director. Cathedral Street. Baltimore MD 2. 12. Phone: 4. 10- 6. 25- 8. Many ministries, including those for the homeless and unemployed, seniors, children and families. CREST www. aacrest. A Central Ave. Glen Burnie, MD 2. Fax : (4. 10) 7. 61- 8. Owen Taylor, coordinator. Community Re- Entry Support Team (CREST) is a coordinated assembly of. Cushman, Executive Director, ECSMcushman@ecsm. Bonnie Ariano, Director of Jericho, for general information bariano@ecsm. James . Baltimore, MD 2. Phone: 4. 10- 5. 22- 3. Based in East Baltimore, the Jericho Program is funded by the Department of Labor, parishes, foundations and individuals. Jericho helps men reenter their communities by providing intensive year- long services with the main objective of getting and retaining employment. Particpants must be nonviolent male ex- offenders, 1. National Women's Prison Project, Inc. Alfrieda Robinson- Dawkins, Founder. Madison Ave., Suite 5. Baltimore, MD 2. 12. Phone: 4. 10- 2. 33- 3. Cell: 4. 10- 2. 58- 4. Founded. by Alfrieda (. Box 4. 72. 23. Garland, TX 7. Phone: 9. 72- 2. 71- 1. Fax: 9. 72- 2. 78- 5. OPEN INC. It develops educational materials and programs used by correctional agencies to help offenders prepare to live as law- abiding citizens. OPEN's products are considered unique because they are developed specifically for offenders and approach issues from the offender's viewpoint. OPEN also provides technical assistance and training for correctional staff to improve their effectiveness and job satisfaction, and publishes a quarterly newsletter, Insights, to provide a forum for criminal justice professionals to share information about innovative and effective correctional programming. A Peaceful Habitation Home and Aftercare Ministry, Inc. Box 5. 03. 26. Albuquerque, NM 8. Phone: 5. 05- 4. 40- 5. A Peaceful Habitation Home & Aftercare Ministry, Inc. All residents are expected to live and work together as a family for six months in a Christian atmosphere that is smoke, drug, and alcohol free. Positive Directions - -Center for Prevention & Recovery www. Phone: 2. 03- 2. 27- 7. A small nonprofit that that promotes and supports individuals, families and communities in southwestern Connecticut by providing prevention programs and treatment services for mental health and addictive behaviorswas awarded a Prisoner Reentry Initiative grant to assist ex- offenders in returning to society permanently. James’, Potomac (Diocese of Washington)Parish: 3. Using Stephen. Ministries, St. James' and two other churches, have trained volunteer. Montgomery County facilities grow spiritually and educationally. Prisoners Aid Associationwww. Michael Brown, Executive Director. E. 2. 5th St. Baltimore, MD 2. Phone: 4. 10- 6. 62- 0. A Baltimore institution since 1. PAA provides shelter, housing, food, training, job counseling and placements to newly released prisoners. Ex- offenders rebuild abandoned row houses, live in them, manage, clean and cook in them —learning skills and teaching others. Merged with Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) in August, 1.
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