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| Haven of Hope for female prisoners offers taxpayers some hope, too |
| By observernews.net- Kevin Brady |
| Published: 04/09/2015 |
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Released from jail, unable to find a job or housing, former prisoners discover that it’s all too easy to fall back into their old lives of alcohol and drug abuse and crime. One person at a time, Haven of Hope wants to change that. The new South County prison transitional ministry was founded by local women who have been mentoring female prisoners for years. The group is currently searching for a home in Riverview or Ruskin where they can house the women, many of whom might otherwise be homeless, helping them make better life choices and saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process. “We are now trying to raise funds to show we are a viable organization and be able to apply for grants,” said Haven of Hope’s president, Janet Smith. Read More. |
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