Supporting Successful Re-Entry: Central Minnesota Re-Entry Project

CMNRP Central Minnesota Re-Entry Project

CMNRP Special thanks to Initiative Foundation, BEP, and Career Solutions: Earlier this year, CMNRP was awarded a grant through Initiative Foundation for the purposes of increasing access to stable housing and employment to the formerly incarcerated. The grant provides a 3 year funding stream that will be used to build our capacity to do this work more effectively as we grow. Core to this endeavor, are partnerships with organizations like Career Solutions and BEP that provide pathways and opportunities for job preparedness, and to businesses in need of qualified applicants. Together, we are forging bonds and relationships that will bring positive, meaningful changes to our communities in the tri-county area.

CMNRP Do you find our name confusing? It s really easy to remember / just spin the slurred alphabet letter from our childhood EL EM N OH Pee (Aka, L-M-N-O-P) C: Central Mn: Minnesota R: Re-Entry P: Project Now you ll remember!

CMNRP Mission: Opening doors to successful re-entry from incarceration through supportive housing, resources and community partnerships. Vision: Long term, successful re-entry from incarceration. Core Values: All people have value and deserve respect Positive, sustainable change is achievable Person centered care is essential to individual progress Removing barriers to re-entry encourages personal accountability

CMNRP Brief History Organization first formed in 2006 Jan 2011 with the purchase of our first house Grown to now include 4 houses in Central Minnesota (St Cloud) Privately funded Rooms are rented to FIP s during their transition Taxpayers best friend Estimated cost / year for room/board/security in prison: $ 41,366 per MN inmate Helping the formerly incarcerated become self sufficient Most importantly: assessing, and addressing the needs of the individual

CMNRP Needs associated with 2ndChance Citizens Housing is frequently the PRIMARY need Clients recently released are often challenged with homelessness Employment In order to become self sufficient, we need to find a good job Support Transportation to / from unique support services / medical / counseling Environment that encourages good choices Supervision A level of expectations and accountability

CMNRP Executive Director Joshua Denelsbeck 15 years of hospitality industry management experience 10+ years missions to marginalized people groups (foreign and domestic) 5 years program management in recovery/residential treatment Two primary duties Administrative duties to operate the program Entry Screening of individuals best qualified to take advantage of our programs Interface with Dept, of Corrections, community resources, gov t compliance Property management Onboarding clients, facilities management

CMNRP Current capacity = 18 beds Average length of stay ranges from 4 to 6 months Dependent upon client need . Some may stay longer (1+ year) House rules No alcohol, smoking, or drugs in our buildings Promotes a healthy environment for those struggling with addictions No visitors on premises Safe, secure environment for people and property Introduction of life skills Clients often arrive with a broad spectrum of basic skill deficits

CMNRP Looking forward: Through forming partnerships with local businesses, civic organizations and service providers, we are working to increase our capacity to affect positive, lasting and meaningful change in the lives of our clients and, as a result, the wider community. Providing access to courses in critical thinking, financial literacy, parenting and anger management at no additional cost to our clients is an evidence based approach to equipping them for full participation in public life. The grant CMNRP has receive through Initiative Foundation is providing the means to build a sustainable infrastructure to increase our footprint in both the numbers and the quality of services we provide. It is our conviction that meaningful change can and does happen, and that a rising tide lifts all ships.

CMNRP NEW LOCATION Our New Mailing Address Is: PO Box 2391 St. Cloud, MN 56302 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Thursday 10a.m.- 4p.m. By Appointment Only Call: (320)656-9004