Thrive for Life is a national Catholic prison ministry that serves justice-impacted individuals, regardless of their faith background, both behind and beyond the prison walls. Thrive helps formerly incarcerated individuals continue their education, and achieve permanent and successful re-entry.
“No life is
beyond redemption.”
Our Pillars Are:
Purpose
Restoring dignity and direction through mentorship and community support
Education
Personalized learning plans instill the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed
Housing
Houses of Study provide a supportive environment to foster new beginnings
Employment
Achieve meaningful and sustainable careers, and provide vocational training
Continuity of Care for our Students
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1. Apply
Prepare a care plan for each candidate based on our four pillars: purpose, education, housing, and employment.
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2. Onboard
Orient each new resident with our house norms and culture: community night, house jobs, and membership fee.
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3. Plan
Empower each resident through a personalized education plan through our higher education, vocational and technical partners.
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4. Develop
Prepare residents for sustainable careers through work force readiness training and strategic partnerships with employers.
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5. Flourish
Link each resident to permanent, affordable hosing through our community partnerships.
“Thriving for life is more than simply not going back to prison."
Founder
Behind the Walls
Walking with the excluded
Creating Impact
Through quality meditative and reflective resources for an examined life at monthly retreats rooted in the spiritual tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits — in correctional facilities throughout the country.
Beyond
The Walls
A continuity of care
For each resident scholar…
Ignacio House provides a holistic suite of supportive services propelling individuals to success, and creating a community of resident scholars striving to permanently and successfully reintegrate into society.
Partners Who Help Us Thrive:
Purpose
Faith communities offer spiritual mentors for our retreats behind the walls
Education
Universities and Colleges offer the scholarships for our resident scholars
Housing
Real Estate Organizations that help with our transitional and permanent affordable housing
Employment
Provide workforce training, mentoring and recommendations for jobs
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@thriveforlifeusa
Take part in the mission!
