A New Way of Life Reentry Project

Chasety Reynolds spoke with Spectrum 1 News about the extreme temperatures and lack of protective measures at CCWF. She describes her experience as being inside “a hot, brick building,” and that if you're by the sun it “feels like a brick oven.” Chasety, an All of Us or None Community Organizing Fellow at A New Way of Life, is dedicated to advocating for formerly and currently incarcerated individuals. Stay tuned for more to come! #ANWOL #AOUON #SpectrumNews #FreedomWork

Join us on Tuesday, August 13th for a special All of Us or None meeting as we commemorate Black August. Black August honors freedom fighters, especially those incarcerated, who are leading us towards the horizon of abolition. Black August is a way to bring awareness to prison conditions and honor Black resistance against systemic oppression. Register for our next meeting here: https://lnkd.in/gyKFiCP8 #ANWOL #AOUON #FreedomWork #BlackAugust

Our Workforce Development Manager, Natasha, recently visited Washington D.C. and stopped by the Normalizing Opportunity Exhibit featuring A New Way of Life Founder, Susan Burton! The Center for Justice & Economic Advancement, in collaboration with Amplifier, curated an arts campaign to advance the principles of Jobs for the Future's 'Normalizing Opportunity' policy framework. Systems-impacted individuals are capable of being leaders in the workforce. Our Workforce Development Department works tirelessly to assist women with employment and educational opportunities. #ANWOL #WorkforceDevelopment #Reentry #FreedomWork #JobsFortheFuture

Are you struggling to find a job because of your conviction record? Looking to visit, reunite with, or keep custody of your children? Need protection against workplace discrimination, harassment, and wage theft? We're here to help! On August 14th, we are hosting our next monthly In-Person Reentry Legal Clinic at DOORS Community Reentry Center featuring free LiveScan services (for expungements only) and special guest Public Counsel Audrey Irmas Gender Justice Project Workplace Rights Advice Clinic. If you would like to attend, register by calling (323)-563-3575, ext. 6 to secure your spot! We hope to see you there! #FreedomWork #Reentry #LegalClinic

Last Saturday, our Advocacy Department had the pleasure of joining the Drew League Foundation for their Community Day. It was an amazing day with a variety of community resources, fun activities for kids, job opportunities, and more! Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell was in attendance to acknowledge Drew League Foundation's Co-Founder, Michael McCaa. Good work Stanley and Dawn! #ANWOL #CommunityDay #DrewLeagueFoundation

We are hiring for a Staff Attorney (Family Law) to join our Legal Department here at A New Way of Life! The Staff Attorney will provide pro bono representation to parents seeking to obtain or modify child custody or visitation orders in Los Angeles County Superior Court Family Law Division and parents seeking to defend against or terminate guardianships in the Court’s Probate Division. Formerly incarcerated individuals or those impacted by the criminal justice or child welfare systems are encouraged to apply. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gCfwd4Jx #NowHiring #ANWOL #LosAngeles #Reentry #FreedomWork

If you're in the New Orleans area, please join us for a book talk by our founder, Susan Burton, as she discusses her NAACP award-winning book, 'Becoming Ms. Burton'. This free event is hosted by Community Book Center, the ARCH Collective, AirSpot Productions, BarNONE by Design, and The Graduates. We hope to see you there! #ANWOL #SusanBurton #NewOrleans #BecomingMsBurton

Join us in welcoming Selena Lopez to our team! Selena is a Housing Specialist in our Housing Department here at A New Way of Life. Selena first became a resident in 2016 and departed in 2018. Selena successfully regained custody of her oldest son with the support of our family reunification services. Since then she has achieved a bachelor's degree in Communications and is currently pursuing her master's degree in Counseling. Her achievements are truly inspiring! Congratulations Selena and welcome to the team! #ANWOL #FreedomWork #Reentry

Every August, A New Way of Life Reentry Project works to provide our residents with the opportunity to attend an annual 12-step Recovery Convention. After years of incarceration, a space for reflection and healing is greatly needed. It's so important for them to be able to solidify their efforts to embrace sobriety as a valued lifestyle and foundation for building a new way of life. Please help us make this trip possible for 40 women by contributing to our goal of $24,000. If you would like to donate, the link is available here: https://lnkd.in/g9hadpAe Thank you for supporting our freedom work! #ANWOL #Reentry #RecoveryConvention #FreedomWork

If you're in Charlotte, North Carolina and surrounding areas, we encourage you to join the Sonya Massey Rally organized by 'Beauty After the Bars', a member of our SAFE Housing Network. The rally will take place in Uptown Charlotte to show support for Sonya Massey. If you have any additional questions, please contact @BeautyAftertheBars on Instagram. #NorthCarolina #SonyaMassey #JusticeforSonyaMassey #SayHerName #FreedomWork #BeautyAftertheBars