Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Marcus Holmes visited the Louisville program for the first time in early June. Holmes transferred from the Charlotte, North Carolina office last year. “He offered any support that he could give with making the reentry process easier for all those involved,” said Director Sarah Weidner-House (right). “He looks forward to […]
Archives for July 2017
Dismas Charities Manchester Staff/Residents Help Annual Relay For Life Event
2017-07-28
Staff and residents of the Manchester program volunteered to help with and participate in this year’s Clay County American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life. The relay is the signature fundraiser for the ACS and is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Manchester residents volunteered several hours, preparing […]
Dismas Charities El Paso And Library Form Partnership
2017-07-27
The El Paso Public Library has joined the Dismas Charities team in assisting residents with free education on a variety of topics. Instructor Sergio Munoz (below) explains how the library can help with completing high school education, obtaining GED, provide individual tutoring, courses on citizenship, language, keyboarding, computer, smartphone, iPad, and resume assistance. The Mobile […]
Dismas Charities Charleston Facility Hosts 18 From USP Big Sandy
2017-07-26
The Charleston program recently hosted 18 officials from USP Big Sandy to exchange information about how best to prepare their inmates for reentry into society and what to expect on their arrival at the Dismas facility. With the exception of Warden Greg Kizziah and Associate Warden Chris McConnell, most of his staff had never been […]
Dismas Charities Macon Co-Hosts National Reentry Week Job Fair
2017-07-25
The Dismas Charities Macon program partnered with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Macon Reentry Coalition in hosting the 2nd annual National Reentry Week Mock Job Fair. Thirteen residents participated in the event which was attended by representatives from U.S. Probation, the Middle Georgia Regional Workforce Commission, In His Own Image, and Community Health Works, […]
T4C Graduation Held At Dismas Charities Portland
2017-07-21
The Dismas Charities Portland program hosted a Thinking For a Change (T4C) graduation for 18 students. T4C is a 3- to 4-month program that teaches participants how thinking controls behavior. Role play in class is used to practice specific skills. Kentucky Department of Corrections staff attending included Probation, Parole, and Reentry Officers, Supervisors, Field Training […]
Dismas Charities Tupelo Residents Hear From Former Residents
2017-07-19
During National Reentry Week, former residents Stephen Goins and Johnny Nash, and recent, successful graduates of the North Mississippi Reentry Court spoke to current Tupelo residents about the pitfalls and mistakes they made upon release. A question-and answer session followed with U.S. Probation Officer and RRC Liaison Chad Redditt. Goins and Nash served an average […]
Norton Holds Mini Health Fair At Dismas Charities St. Ann
2017-07-17
A Mini Health Fair was held at the St. Ann facility where the 50 clients attending were provided cardiovascular and cholesterol screenings, and education on prostate and skin care. Representatives from the Volunteers of America were also on hand to provide free HIV testing. Above John Renfrow (left), event coordinator for Norton Healthcare Prevention & […]
Dismas Charities El Paso Holds Health Fair
2017-07-11
The El Paso program held a health fair with eight local agencies offering staff and residents free information and screenings, HPV vaccines and other services. The agencies taking part were the University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing, Kool Smiles Family Dental, Women Infants & Children, MCNA Dental, El Paso Health Department, Las […]
Dismas Charities Tupelo Residents Hear From Former Residents
2017-07-05
During National Reentry Week, former residents Stephen Goins and Johnny Nash, and recent, successful graduates of the North Mississippi Reentry Court spoke to current Tupelo residents about the pitfalls and mistakes they made upon release. A question-andanswer session followed with U.S. Probation Officer and RRC Liaison Chad Redditt. Goins and Nash served an average of […]
