Area | Connecticut (Eastern) |
Project |
Janet York Correctional Institution: New Life Ministry |
Project Address | |
Project Start Date | 2010, updated May 2020 |
Project End Date | Ongoing |
Association Contact |
Susan H. Staab, DM / Thomas Moriarty KM |
Contact Email | |
Category | Prison Ministry, Housing/Homeless, Medical/Dental |
Description |
This activity provides transitional housing for women released from York Correctional Institution in Niantic, CT, and the support needed for these women to successfully adjust into the community life of Southeastern Connecticut. It is a non-denominational program that provides short-term transitional housing, mentoring, and other support services, such as assistance with job placement, necessary to meet the unique needs of each participant. |
Activities Members Are Involved In |
CT (Eastern) Area volunteers serve in leadership roles as Directors. They also volunteer as mentors and provide support to other less experienced mentors. An Area volunteer underwrites and directs a highly successful fund raising dinner on behalf of the activity. |
Estimated Number of Members Involved | 5 |
Estimated Annual Hours of Service | 500 |
This is a Flagship Project in the Area | No |
Project-Order Relationship | Supported by the Area |
Organization Responsible for Project | Eastern CT Area |