people
Sep. 28, 2017 12:08 pm
Quaker City Coffee is betting that former drug dealers will make good entrepreneurs
Christian Dennis is both, which is why he cofounded the company with Federal Donuts' Bobby Logue in 2015: "Just because a guy got a record doesn't mean he can't be acclimated back into the community."
purpose
Sep. 28, 2017 10:43 am
This TED-style event will share reentry stories and push for solutions
The Reentry Blueprint will feature lighting talks from returning citizens on issues like civic engagement and violence reduction. It's happening Nov 15.
purpose
Sep. 19, 2017 11:51 am
Solve Philly’s recidivism problem at this Reentry Project hackathon
Calling all journalists, technologists, returning citizens and reentry-focused nonprofits: Collaborate for a cause Oct. 20 and 21.
results
Aug. 30, 2017 11:27 am
Colleges shouldn’t ask about applicants’ criminal histories, but most in Philly do
Community Legal Services just dropped a report on college admissions and students with criminal records.
purpose
Aug. 23, 2017 8:34 am
This van service for prison visits is rebuilding Philly families, one ride at a time
West Philadelphia native Crystal Wyatt's business, Ride and Rebuild, does more than drive families to and from prisons. It's supporting the women who support incarcerated men.
people
Aug. 17, 2017 8:15 am
Philabundance Community Kitchen serves folks who are ‘just looking for a new start’
The hunger alleviation nonprofit's Candace Matthews-Bass visits "Around the Corner" to share details of the workforce development program for low-income adults, including returning citizens.
purpose
Aug. 2, 2017 12:20 pm
This infographic breaks down ‘life after incarceration’ in Philadelphia
Consider it a "crash course" in reentry.
people
Jul. 31, 2017 12:58 pm
12 people of color leading the social impact charge in Philadelphia
Get to know this list of impressive folks working in each of our editorial calendar themes.
people
Jul. 28, 2017 9:15 am
Hannah Sassaman of Media Mobilizing Project is a 2017 Soros Justice Fellow
The fellowship from Open Society Foundations focuses on those who've done work in addressing issues regarding mass incarceration in the U.S.
purpose
Jul. 10, 2017 5:28 pm
Here’s a look at reentry issues through the eyes of formerly incarcerated women
PhillyCAM shared scenes from the People's Paper Co-op's Women in Reentry Day.