Are you a woman and an artist? Were you incarcerated? Do you live in Ohio? We want to pay you for your art! Learn how to apply on our website: https://t.co/lnNRqHCC11
ARCH is looking to commission five women artists who have been incarcerated and who interact with mental health in their art. Does this description fit you? Does this fit someone you know? Learn more on our site! https://t.co/vyEVoPlxCN
"One of the important parts of my 12-step journey is: when does some of that nostalgia prevent me from seeing some of those traumas that I really need to look into and address?" https://t.co/54amjMloxF
"There was guilt, almost like survivor's guilt. I'm out & there are people that I very much care for who may never leave that fence. There are folks still in who I ate dinner with most nights of the week who will never leave until they're in a wooden box." https://t.co/54amjMloxF
"I was so fresh out. I was still adjusting - getting used to everything from riding in a vehicle and all of a sudden being car sick. I'd never dealt with that before to, like, how heavy silverware was because I was used to plastic sporks in the chow hall."
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Vanita Nevis welcomes Zach Ruppel to her couch. Zach is a volunteer with CORCC, a returning citizen himself, and a talented artist. Vanita and Zach discuss spirituality, leadership as a returning citizen, and the trauma inherent within the prison system.
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I am excited about this upcoming reentry conference with ARCH Reentry and West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church and many others.
Register Here: https://t.co/NecTEZn9rA
If you or someone you know is at risk of eviction, utility shut-off, or any other related emergencies, please call 614-252-2799. For HEAP utility assistance call 614-246-0019. #HEAPCanHelp
Mask up Columbus! Council passed ordinance 2388-2021 directing residents to wear facial coverings or masks in indoor public spaces. The mandate is required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents. Ordinance goes into effect September 14th. #MaskUpCbus
Housing justice and criminal justice are linked. Homelessness is nearly 12x higher among people just released from prison. If they had stable homes - not just housing, but homes - it would transform the reentry process.
Register now for Emerging Leaders Ohio! Emerging Leaders is a two day training for organizers and activists who are directly impacted by the justice system and committed to criminal justice reform.
Register by Friday, August 13 at https://t.co/D643Y2YPre
Do you know anyone who might benefit from the services listed below? Tell them to join us at Westside Free Store, 61 S Powell Ave, on August 12th, Thursday from 2:30pm - 5pm.
Seventy million Americans—one in three adults—have a criminal record. A revived #CivilianConservationCorps introduced by @SenBobCasey could help bridge this gap by including priority hiring for returning citizens who face barriers for reemployment. #ReImagineAppalachia
Do you need assistance with getting birth certificates or ID vouchers? Do you know someone who needs help signing up for FCDJFS - Public Assistance Benefits? There will be a Community Pop-Up on tomorrow at Church For All People (946 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206) 9am - 12pm.
Over the past three months, Vanita Nevis, Program Coordinator, has been sitting down with reentry professionals and returning citizens for down-to-earth conversations on her couch. Want to get caught up? View past episodes here: https://t.co/QxiBTFgs7W