Pennsylvania State Resources Ardella’s House ardellashouse.org/services.html Ardella’s House helps women with criminal justice histories by creating successful transition opportunities to women ex-offenders re-entering society and aspiring to make positive contributions to their community. City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program muralarts.org/program/restorative-justice/ Partnering with organizations like Art for Justice and Fair and Justice Prosecution, this program combines art education, personal and professional development, and hands-on assistance for criminal justice reform. I’m FREE (Females Reentering Empowering Each Other) imfreeonline.org I’m FREE provides gender-responsive and trauma-informed services including educational access for employment, work-readiness training, therapeutic counseling as well as life and parenting skills for women reentering society and reconnecting with their families. Impact Service Corporation Re-Entry Programs impactservices.org/ This community service organization provides workforce training and housing assistance for those who are re-entering society. In His Eyes Outreach inhiseyes.org/adltprgs.php In His Eyes Outreach helps women successfully transition from prison, rehabilitation or shelter back to the community. Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) Workforce Development & Financial Coaching Program Re-Entering the Workforce - (monvalleyinitiative.com) MVI provides reentry services for people in southwestern Pennsylvania, primarily Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties. The organization provides job search assistance that includes resume creation, benefits application, and financial coaching (which can include credit score building.)
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