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Restored Citizens is a Christ centered, nonprofit organization based out of Dyersburg, Tennessee aimed at reaching out to ex-offenders as they begin the process of re-entering various communities in West Tennessee.
Mission
The organization's main mission is focused on restoring the rights of the individuals that have paid their debt to society and are now trying to become productive citizens in their workforce, churches and communities. Based on the scripture Matthew 25: 26 "Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick and ye visited me: I was in prision, and ye came unto me," the mission of Restored Citizens includes helping restore the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person's life to get them back on the right path to successful lives through:
Pathways to educational opportunities such as GED completion and college/technical training
Job readiness skill along with job placement for ex-offenders
Targeting areas that will decrease recidivism and incarceration disparities
Promote Spiritual uplift, Christian hope, healing and self-worth
Vision
The vision for the organization is to expand the program in West Tennessee to include:
Transitional living facilities
Clothing
Transportation
Life skills training classrooms in a campus style setting
Partnerships with local and statewide programs
Substance/abuse treatment programs
Resource allocations
Utilization and access to community services
Matthew 25:36…
When I was in prison
you visited me.
Restored Citizens is great for the community!
"Restored Citizens is great for the community as well as the ex-offenders who are to be released from prison for whether completing their time or for good behavior. The movement has brought a hope for the community and also awareness to the people that there is a better way for people being released from prison. I myself am an ex-offender and am apart of the movement as well and the impact it has had on me is totally positive and uplifting." - Coza Thompson, volunteer
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
restoredcitizens@gmail.com
Phone
(731) 377-4167