Program helps convicted felons return to society
Dan Hurley is joined by Dominic Duren and Matt Flege as well as Mark Mallory and Dan Doulen
Jaytwan Smith of the HELP program discusses the work of moving himself and his community members toward the employment opportunities created by coalitions like his, which pushes for jobs for those with criminal records.
RQ, HELP program member, talks about the role of small community organizations in the movement to secure employment rights for people with criminal records.
Reno O'Neal of the HELP program discusses his role in the movement for ex-felons employment rights.
Marquez McCoy, a leader in the HELP program, talks about the work of helping ex-felons to find jobs in Cincinnati.
Terrence Tubbs of the HELP program talks about the legislative change that must come in order for formerly incarcerated individuals to find work in Ohio
Allen Parks and Reno O'Neal--of the AMOS/HELP movement building team in Cincinnati--talk about their new jobs, organizing futures, movement building, and the systemic issues that make their work necessary.
AMOS leader Terry Jones and Ohio Justice & Policy Center lawyer Stephen JohnsonGrove address Ch. 12 on the need for smart on crime criminal justice reform.
A short video on the AMOS Project's organizing of jobless and ex-felons for social justice, starting with a Fair Hiring Policy for Cincinnati!
CEO of Nehemiah Manufacturing is hoping to build a new alliance of companies willing to hire felons, recovering addicts and others "hard to employ.”
Speaking to over 80 Catholics, Dan Meyer, CEO of Nehemiah Manufacturing, shares to why his company hires returning citizens. This is part of a project of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Bob Miller, chairman of the HELP Program board, was one of three Cincinnati finalists for the Jefferson Award, given by the Rotary Club. The Jefferson Award, which is recognized as the Nobel Prize for public service, was created in 1972 by Cincinnati’s own U.S. Senator Robert Taft and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It is presented annually to recipients in more than 90 cities in the United States.
Leonard Little shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. He is addressing the question, "Why do I want to change my life?"
Anthony Rodgers shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. He is addressing the question, “Why do I want to change my life?”
Dominic Duren shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. She is addressing the question, "How am I a positive force in the HELP Community?"
Tanyasha Chapman shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. She is addressing the question, "What have I always been good at?"
Wilson Willard shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. He is addressing the question, "Why do I want to change my life?"
Tiffany Hunter shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. She is addressing the question, “Why do I want to change my life?”
Demon Jones shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. He is addressing the question, "Why do I want to change my life?"
Toria Cooper shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. She is addressing the question, "Why do I want to change my life?"
Dwight Wilcoxson shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. He is addressing the question, "What have I done right?"
James Lunsford shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. He is addressing the question, "How have I put my words into action?"
Alysia Barker shares a story as part of the National Storytelling Network grant for the Cincinnati HELP Program. She is addressing the question, "Why do I want to change my life?"
Tom Sparough, board member of the HELP Program, explains the grant from the National Storytelling Network.