IMPACT! Inspiring Life and Advocacy

The Jackson Chapter of Nation Outside helps formerly incarcerated citizens reconnect with life, employment and community. We partner with them to support the Michigan Center for Youth Justice. The story that follows shows how working together helps families and inspires advocates: Nation Outside met a young pregnant woman who was struggling with maintaining rent and…

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IMPACT! A Path Forward for Re-entering Citizens

We’re so proud to partner with the Jackson Chapter of Nation Outside, which helps formerly incarcerated citizens reconnect with life, employment and community. Here’s a hope-filled example of how partnership can give re-entering citizens a path forward: During a trade Union event in Jackson, Nation Outside had the unique pleasure of meeting a union supervisor…

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IMPACT! Housing for the Formerly Incarcerated

Housing is a basic need and a crucial right in American society. Yet many people who have been incarcerated in the past struggle to get a home, even after they’ve paid their debt to society. The Jackson Chapter of Nation Outside, partnering with United Way, worked with the City of Jackson last year to promote…

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IMPACT! Returning To Active Citizenship

After an offender has paid their debt to society, it’s important to help that person re-engage with life. That includes helping them embrace their role as a citizen of the community. The Jackson Chapter of Nation Outside helps re-entering citizens make that connection, from navigating the job search to discovering the power of voting: Nation…

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