Central Minnesota Re-Entry Project – This organization works with the Minnesota Department of Corrections and Community Corrections in the Tri-County area to assist recently released incarcerated people. They provide referrals for housing, employment, and other resources
Info: cmnrp.org or 320-656-9004
Dress for Success Twin Cities – DFS offers a network of support, professional attire and the development tools for low-income women to help them achieve career advancement, career stability, and economic sustainability
Info: twincities.dressforsuccess.org or call 651-646-6000
Goodwill Easter Seals – The reentry program team works one-on-one with returning individuals and helps connect them to resources — education, job training, housing assistance, medical services, mentoring and more
Info: bit.ly/goodwillresources or call 651-255-4920
Peace of Hope – Offers transportation for people visiting their incarcerated loved ones
Info: peaceofhope.info or call 1-800-PH1-0833
RS Eden – Specializes in housing, recovery, and corrections services
Info: rseden.org or call 612-287-1600
StartANew – A faith-based organization that specializes in supporting and offering resources to women in need of a fresh start
Info: startanewmn.org or call 612-361-4645 or 612-389-0008
Twin Cities R!se – A program designed for anyone in need of job training and meaningful employment
Info: twincitiesrise.org or call 612 338-0295
180 Degrees – Offers a variety of programs, from housing to employment assistance and life training
Info: 180degrees.org
More resources:
Becoming Ms. Burton by Susan Burton – This book is a great read for anyone interested in the topic of women in prison and re-entry. Burton is a formerly incarcerated person who created safe homes for women re-entering society in Los Angeles. She shares her experiences in her book; you can order a free copy for people currently incarcerated at the link below.
Info: bit.ly/RequestABook
Hennepin County Library – The library offers resources to help people released from correctional facilities rejoin their community with greater success.
Info: hclib.org/freedomticket