Our first success was assisting a man we met while he was incarcerated. Upon his release he was placed in a city halfway house. We were able to place him with a job immediately. Fearful of his returning to prison because of other resident’s drug use, we paid for 1st, last and security for him. He has re-united with his long-time wife and has served on our board. He and his wife have built a house together and he ministers to his children and grandchildren, today. He had been incarcerated for 29 years!
As most 501c3’s are gone within three years, we must say that we have survived covid, two hurricanes, economy downturn and moving from Ft. Myers to Sarasota. We are moving forward.
We met Roosevelt at Charlotte Correctional. He was very apprehensive about where to go upon release. We were able to place him in a reentry home in Sarasota. For a year, he has worked at a temporary help agency 40 to 60 hours a week for $15 per hour. He has advanced to a private bedroom at the home. He is studying for his CDL driving license. We were able to get him help with his dental issues (two teeth extracted, chipped tooth repaired, teeth cleaned and a partial made. He said, “I have my smile back that I’ve been hiding.”)
We have built relationships in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Desoto and Highlands counties with churches, United Way, Goodwill, 12th Circuit Court, Desoto Cares, Sarasota and Desoto Ministerial Association and more.
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