From Fox 32 News:
CHICAGO - Every year, approximately 20,000 individuals are released from prison in Illinois, with two out of five of them returning to prison within three years. However, Project H.O.O.D., based out of Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood, offers a program aimed at assisting former inmates in rebuilding their lives after incarceration.
"It was the vehicle that got me back into the community and ordinary life out here," said Jeff (Rafi) Boyd, who spent over 20 years in the federal system before coming home in November 2018. Boyd credited Project H.O.O.D., an acronym for Helping Others Obtain Destiny, for his successful reintegration into society.
For individuals transitioning out of the prison system, the journey toward a better future often begins with securing employment. Boyd now leads an intensive reentry cohort for individuals seeking a fresh start after leaving prison. Continue reading >>>
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