Metro Chaplaincy Program
- Established in 2002 by MAIC
- Provides a chapel and classroom for Metro Jail inmates
- Receives volunteer and financial support from 42 area congregations
- Provides pre-release services through Goodwill Easterseals, Celebrate Recovery and Fatherhood Initiative
Religious Services
- Religious services are provided weekly for various faith traditions
- 2018 Report:
- 14,334 males and 3692 females attended religious services
- 23 baptisms performed
Pre-Release Services
- GED classes and testing provided through volunteers and Goodwill Easterseals staff
- Volunteers coordinate Celebrate Recovery and Fatherhood Initiative meetings
- 2018 Report:
- 238 males and 199 females attended Fatherhood Initiative
- 234 males and 261 females attended Celebrate Recovery
- 158 males and 128 females enrolled in GED classes
- 22 graduated the GED program
- 214 graduates since the GED program began in 2011
The Neighbor Center
- Established in 2016 by MAIC
- Offers community-based reentry services for our returning neighbors
- Available to former inmates from local, state, and federal correctional centers
- Provides case management services through individualized goal setting
- Focus on financial stability, self-sufficiency and preventing re-incarceration
Post-Release Services
- Offers referrals to other area agencies for health care, employment, education, legal assistance and other services.
- Assistance with transportation and identification available.
- 2018 Report:
- 203 neighbors served
- 233 services provided *count duplicated due to multiple services needed*
Housing
- Available to individuals or families who are literally homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
- Provides assistance with housing search and short-term financial assistance necessary for securing housing.
- 2018 Report:
- 53 neighbors housed
- 7 out of 53 re-incarcerated (13.2%)