Programs to Support Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Youth
Status: completed
Original Proposal
This proposal will offer grants to nonprofit organizations to support youth ages 14-21 who are formerly or currently incarcerated, helping them build a brighter future.
The Boston Office of Returning Citizens will offer one-time grants opportunities to organizations that can provide access to mentorship, skills training and education, health and wellness programs, and other types of support services that can expose and prepare impacted youth to diverse opportunities. Programs may include home economics, grant writing, college prep, entrepreneurship, trade learning, etc.
Budget Breakdown
Total Budget: $250,000
Spent/Committed: $250,000
Remaining:
Implementation and Impact
- The Office of Returning Citizens released a grant application in early May, 2025.
- A total of 12 organizations, out of over 40 applications, received grants totaling $250,000.
- The work is expected to begin in winter 2025/spring 2026.
LIST OF GRANTEES:
Heal The Hood
Provides community-based healing through art, education, and life skills training, fostering emotional wellness and personal growth.
Boston LesbiGay Urban Foundation
Delivers case management and workforce development programs with a focus on empowering the LGBTQIA community.
Promoting Conflict Resolution
Offers family reunification counseling, life skills education, and wraparound support services to strengthen family and community bonds.
Straight Ahead Ministries
Provides individualized case management, hands-on skills training, apprenticeship preparation, soft skills development, and financial literacy education to support successful reentry and employment.
BHA Charlestown Education
Delivers education, career and college preparation, housing stability assistance, and mental health support, while providing stipends to participants.
Haley House
Combines culinary and nutrition education with peer mentorship and case management to promote wellness, employment readiness, and community engagement.
Center for Teen Empowerment
Supports youth through mental health services, group mentoring, job readiness training, and career exploration programs that build confidence and leadership.
BoYouth Connect
Provides comprehensive mental health services to youth and their families, fostering resilience and emotional stability.
A Year and A Day Foundation
Offers literacy services, tutoring, GED preparation, workforce development, and soft skills training to promote academic and career success.
The Modern Mentor
Empowers girls through mentorship, group workshops, healing circles, and peer discussions focused on self-awareness and leadership development.
Building Brothers
Provides mentorship and personal development opportunities for young men, fostering accountability, confidence, and community responsibility.
Transformational Prison Project
Facilitates restorative justice circles, reentry planning, and mentorship to support healing, reconciliation, and successful reintegration after incarceration.
