Pam Hogan, Reentry Training Specialist, is launching a new program to teach formerly incarcerated individuals what it takes to start their own businesses. Interested people should contact Pam at (415) 333-8327 or pam@pamhoganproductions.com.
Jobs for Youth Ages 15-20
Project WHAT! a program of Community Works is now hiring youth ages 15-20 who have had a parent in prison or jail. Youth work together to increase awareness about what it’s like to have a parent in prison or jail, and to improve services and policies. These part-time positions start in June, and pay $8-$12/hour. For more information or to download an application and full job description, see: http://www.community-works-ca.org/programs/projectwhat.html For questions, contact Anna Wong at projectwhat@gmail.com or (510) 486-2340.
Motivational Speakers needed at Deuel Vocational Institution
Deuel Vocational Institution in Tracy has established a weekly “Multicultural Motivational Development Program,” to be held each Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm inside the institution for inmates. They are seeking motivational speakers who have personal stories of success after prison, and practical information about community based resources available to inmates upon release. Interested individuals must be able to get prison clearance. All interested should contact the Community Partnership Manager, Martina Virrey, at (209) 830-3891 or martina.virrey@cdcr.ca.gov.
NYT: Clinic Works to Include Ex-Inmates in Health Care’s Embrace
The New York Times reported on San Francisco’s Transitions Clinic on February 4, 2010.
Homeless Veterans Per Diem Grant — U.S. Veterans Administration
Funding for operations and services for homeless veterans. More information. Note training opportunity on February 11th.
Grants Due: 4:00pm Wednesday March 31, 2010
Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Non-Profit Organizations Bureau of Justice Assistance U.S. Department of Justice
Eligible Applicants: non-profit organizations and federally recognized Indian tribes. Proposals must include the following components: Mentoring offenders during incarceration, through transition back to the community, and post-release; transitional services to assist in the reintegration of offenders into the community; training regarding offender and victims issues.
Awards are for up to $300,000 and for 24 months. Full RFP.
Grants Due: 8:00pm eastern time on Thursday March 18, 2010