Opening Pathways, Restoring Lives

We provide safe spaces, resources, and community to reduce recidivism and spark real systemic change.

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who we are

Our Mission is to meet the needs of formerly incarcerated individuals by providing holistic services in a safe and supportive environment to empower fresh starts and open new pathways. 

Our work improves lives, reduces recidivism, and drives systemic change.

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who we serve

  • There are 400,000 Philadelphians with criminal convictions & lasting legal system records.

  • Mass incarceration has increased the US poverty rate by an estimated 20%. A family's chance of remaining low-income is 40% higher if the father is incarcerated.

  • On average, 40% of those released from incarceration re-offend within one year & 65% recidivate within 3 years.

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