$6.5 Million'Pathways to Hope' Grant to Support Women in Aliceville Federal Prison

Date:  10-26-2023 "$6.5 million grant is designed to give women in the prison training and education for a successful reentry into the community and be successful in their future full-time jobs.”

From Yellow Hammer News: Thanks to a collaborative effort between West AlabamaWorks!, the Alabama Department of Commerce-Workforce Development Division, and Ingram State Technical College, female inmates at Alliceville Federal Prison have more hope for a productive life upon being released after a $6.5 million “Pathways to Hope” grant was awarded to the prison. “This grant will train women at the Aliceville Federal prison, so they are more prepared for the workforce when they are released,” said Donny Jones, CWO of Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and Executive Director of West AlabamaWorks!. “By giving them the training and education necessary to be successful we are reducing their chance at recidivism and allowing them to be a contributing member of society. “Women in the prison will gain training and education for a successful reentry into the community and be successful in their future full-time jobs.” Continue reading >>>