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oaklandside.org
2 months ago
Coffee

Big House Beans cafe owner hires his former prison cellmate as barista

Formerly incarcerated individuals finding opportunities in specialty coffee industry.
Big House Beans prioritizes second chances and job training for those facing employment barriers. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 months ago
Social justice

Why Formerly Incarcerated People Need Representation in Elected Positions - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Formerly incarcerated individuals are often left out of the decision-making process in movement organizing spaces.
Yusef Salaam and Don Scott, Jr. are working to change the underrepresentation of formerly incarcerated people in politics. [ more ]
BKReader
6 months ago
Public health

Health Worker Training Program Launched for Formerly Incarcerated Brooklynites

The Brooklyn Communities Collaborative held the first training session for its inaugural Community Health Worker program for formerly incarcerated individuals.
The program aims to provide training, skills, and certification to empower individuals to improve health outcomes in their communities.
Trained community health workers play crucial roles in bridging the gap between healthcare providers and patients in underserved communities. [ more ]
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