Inside Out Recovery

Last weekend, I took my Mom and Robin to the Inside Out Reentry fundraiser. Two Bit Maniac was the lead off entertainment and we also really love that band, so it was extra fun to attend.

Inside Out is a relatively new non-profit that helps people returning from incarceration. It is so difficult for people with a record to re-enter society in a safe and healthy way. It is hard to get housing, a job, support and mentoring. Inside Out helps with all that and more. Many people that have served their time have trouble getting work and it all goes downhill from there. Recidivism is terrible for society, victims and even the perpetrator. With mentoring, job training and housing, recidivism can be dramatically reduced.

Johnson County has given Inside Out Recovery several block grants. Those grants make up about 25-30% of their modest budget, but they need more support to continue this vital work.

Please find more information at their website:

http://www.insideoutreentry.com/