Agency’s Description
Lending Hand is a Christian prison rehabilitation ministry that can bring many benefits and hopes to society. Various life circumstances, biases, and other factors may prevent people released from prison from paving the way for a bright and law-abiding future. The agency can extend a helping hand to them and provide the necessary support. The activities of the organization cover assistance to former prisoners in the field of education, employment, housing, and spiritual support on the way of establishing their lives. The agency has support groups, interview clothing, contacts with potential employers, educational courses, and other opportunities. The organization’s activities take place under the auspices of the Christian Church and are supported by donations from outside donors, church members, and the work of volunteers.
Agency’s Goals
Goal
Help incarcerated and newly released juveniles, adults, and their families isolated from society establish a new law-abiding life.
Objectives
- Restore former convicts’ hope and faith in their future through spiritual support.
- Provide educational opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills for employment.
- To accompany on the way to employment, providing both spiritual and material support.
- Seek accommodation opportunities for those who have limited housing search options.
- Involve volunteers from communities to support the agency’s activities and increase released social acceptance of prisoners.
Mission Statement
The Landing Hands mission is to help former prisoners establish a new life by supporting their spiritual development and search for educational and employment opportunities.
Service Delivery
After leaving the prison system, people face real-world problems – finding work and housing, solving legal issues, health care, which is also complicated by widespread biases against former prisoners. Our agency believes that with proper support, such people can find hope and faith in their strength and live the life of ordinary citizens. Support and new opportunities are factors contributing to the prevention of further crimes. The agency’s services include consulting on various issues, such as legal assistance, seeking health care, or recovering from addiction. An essential part of the activity is assistance in employment by creating a communication network with potential employers and organizing training opportunities. Former prisoners can also receive help in finding housing and spiritual support from church ministers and volunteers.