COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SHARING
2018 Maryland Reentry Practitioners Symposium
We were excited to introduce the Navigating Barriers to Reentry resource at the 2018 Maryland Reentry Practitioners Symposium.
Ms. Oakley, our event coordinator, Ms. Trettien, presenter, and Ms. Townsend, presenter.
We presented to over 40 case managers, reentry practitioners, employment readiness specialists, Offender Workforce Development Specialists, and attorneys. It was an exciting day of collaboration and networking.
Akila Cares Presentation
Ms. Parker presented the Navigating Barriers to Reentry resource with case managers at Akila Cares, an organization that works with women with mental health issues who are experiencing transitions. We were inspired by the dedication of this organization and continue to assist them.
People Encouraging People Share
Mr. Curtis Moore, Program Ambassador, shared the Navigating Barriers
Reentry resource with of PEP – People Encouraging People – and
Ms. Winnie, their program instructor.
Masks for the Masses
During the Coronavirus shut downs, we put together a small crew of people who sewed masks for organizations, residences, and community members.
Ms. Constance Parker sewing masks for the Liberty Heights Residences and the community. When she heard that we needed help sewing masks, she got out her sewing machine and got to work! She worked tirelessly to make masks that were distributed throughout the community and state. We are so grateful to her efforts and contributions. She is truly a “community angel.”
Ms. Althea Parker, Program Manager for Navigating Barriers to Reentry, delivering masks to F.A.C.E. – Freedom Advocates Celebrating Ex-Offenders – a non-profit supportive housing organization serving Baltimore.
F.A.C.E. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Marlo Hargrove, Sr., accepts masks made by Navigating Barriers to Reentry in Maryland. We are grateful for the many services and supports F.A.C.E. offers people returning to their communities.
Hats for the Homeless
We put together a make and do crew to create crocheted hats for
the homeless. We hope they provided not only warmth, but the knowledge that people care.
If you would like to help with this project, we would be happy to send
you a simple crochet pattern.
Cuddle Blankets for Children with an Incarcerated Parent 
We made cuddle blankets for children with incarcerated parents.
Families and children serve a sentence with their loved
ones who are serving time – through no fault of their
own. We decided to make soft and comforting cuddle
blankets for children who have an incarcerated parent.
They were well-received and the pictures we received made
our hearts full. Here are just a few.
