RELEASED INMATES
and others seeking support for a “Re-enter” transformation experience
CRE is a faith based not-for-profit organization registered as a 501 (c)(3).
CRE is not connected to any “religious” denomination and understands each human has their own freedom of thoughts.
Appearances; first impressions; beliefs, or non-beliefs; race; gender; sex orientation, & age will not influence CRE acceptance into our program; COME AS YOU ARE.
Our purpose is to assist released inmates (renamed RE-ENTRY CANDIDATES) who need friendship; guidance; and encouragement for a successful re-entry experience.
Due to demand from other sources, CRE opens doors to those never arrested but seeking a similar Re-Entry into a new life.
DO YOU QUALIFY AS A
“RE-ENTRY CANDIDATE”?
Are you off paper? on parole/probation? out on bond?
YOU QUALIFY AS A RE-ENTRY CANDIDATE
Are you looking to start your life again after a dark season but never arrested?
YOU QUALIFY AS A RE-ENTRY CANDIDATE
Are you a Christian “believer”? or “not so much”? or “No Way!”?
YOU QUALIFY AS A RE-ENTRY CANDIDATE
WHAT CELEBRATE
RE-ENTRY OFFERS: FRIENDSHIP
FELLOWSHIP
PURPOSE-ACTION
To Re-Entry Candidates who have no interest in “faith-based” Biblical assistance:
Bible Study attendance/belief not mandatory. CRE provides the Countdown to L.I.F.T.-O.F.F. tools needed to focus on your successful Re-Entry. Our friendship continues with friendly encouragement and guidance as you walk this difficult journey.
To Re-Entry Candidates who wish to continue with advanced progress including spiritual growth ; In addition to the “earthly” tools learned through Countdown to L.I.F.T.-O.F.F., CRE offers an advanced level of study titled S.O.A.R. which relies on Biblical wisdoms- that have nothing to do with religions. Learn how to help others via: Fellowship with Christian-based mentoring, finding a home church, and other Bible-based activities formulated specifically for those “Re-Entering” a new life.
To those who are veterans of at least one year of released Sobriety; Sanity; and Stability- CRE treasures your assistance as volunteers to assist Re-Entry Candidates; Come as you are any “Stop by Day” to discuss how you can help others.
You talk, we listen. Friendship, guidance, solutions.
Referral ideas to move forward via local social services that assist with issues that might seem impossible to you at the moment:
job search;
housing applications;
driver license re-instatements and
transportation.
Mentor/friendship: “hang-out time”
“STOP BY” on open house days or make appointment to sit, share, celebrate, grieve, laugh, cry, hear music, enjoy snacks, soda, ice cream and ideas
Bible Studies: “where two or more are gathered…..”. CRE Bible Studies will be scheduled upon requests by two Re-Entry Candidates committing attendance to same time/day
MEETING PLACE to be determined
For everyone: See our BASIC PROGRAM PAGE to begin a successful Re-Entry with your Countdown to L.I.F.T.-O.F.F.
Sometimes available: Living on earth necessities
Food; Clothing; office/household items; barbershop/salon visits; temporary transport.
Not yet available: Working to have funds available in the future for Case- by- Case monetary assistance and network support for the benevolent needs that might seem impossible to those “re-entering”. Watch CRE grow.
FOLLOW US/CONTACT US ON FACEBOOK; MESSENGER; INSTAGRAM; AND WEBSITE.
CALL/TEXT/VOICEMAIL- 815.529.8419
***CRE reserves administrative due diligence to discontinue service, and refer a Re-Entry Candidate exclusively to outside sources, when-
Public safety or safety of our volunteers might be at risk;
strong indication of continuing, persistent chronic drug use or criminal conduct; or
uncontrolled mental health disruptive behavior that remains non-treated and destructive to themselves or those around them.