‘This is nothing’ vs ‘hardest hit’: Formerly incarcerated people face new lockdown under coronavirus
Quarantine is nothing like prison, but finding help and work is tougher than ever.
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Philly developer opens addiction recovery center in memory of his son
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This festival will help bail Black mothers and fathers out of jail
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Stories and Solutions from the Formerly Incarcerated
The Reentry Blueprint: Stories and Solutions from the Formerly Incarcerated is a free public event to advance the conversation on reentry in Philadelphia by providing a platform for formerly incarcerated people to present effective models that address the challenges facing people with criminal histories. The evening will highlight six “Lightning Talks" by formerly incarcerated individuals on topics such as crime and violence reduction, homeownership, entrepreneurship and trauma-informed care. Audience questions will follow. Light refreshments will be served.
Where: The Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th St. 19103
When: November 15, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
How much: Free, but registration is required
How this Philly hackathon plans to help people after prison
Power-Up Reentry: A Digital Solutions Day will bring together coders, journalists and returning citizens together.
