We provide a sense of community and a place of belonging
Four years ago, a peer-led reentry program at CTJC was just a dream of mine. My dreams came true when I became the Center’s Director of the Holistic and Liberatory Peer Reentry Program in 2021. This program had never existed before, and I envisioned a reentry program that was by survivors for survivors.
We don’t just provide services and resources to people coming home, we provide a sense of community and a place of belonging. We host monthly gatherings, like dinners, movie nights, and open mic nights, where we can talk, joke around, enjoy each other’s company and just be. For so many years, we did not have a space to be and just exist with each other. We are so proud to say that in our first few years, we have reached more than 1,700 people with reentry support. I am so thankful for the Reentry team, and the rest of the CTJC staff for making this dream of mine a reality. Most importantly, thank you for supporting the Center so that this work is possible.
We are raising $200,000 for the Center this year. Can you deepen your support by helping us reach our goal? With your support, the Holistic and Liberatory Peer Reentry Program can work toward welcoming even more of our community home in 2024!
In community and gratitude,
La Tanya Jenifor-Sublett
Director of Holistic and Liberatory Peery Reentry
