Funders to approach for Oaks of Righteousness

Oaks of Righteousness provides a faith-based recovery program to female ex-offenders who desire to change their lives and become productive members of society. It is a structured Christ centered 9-24 month program where the women live as a community in a home environment. New residents are provided clothes shoes and hygiene and given assistance with ID and other needed documents. The program includes church bible studies 12 step program counseling anger management relapse prevention life skills boundaries exercise community service and G.E.D tutoring as needed. After the 5th month residents attend a job readiness program. Once employment is achieved residents move on to Phase 2 which includes one on one work with a budget and credit repair counselor. Women who successfully complete Phases 1 and 2 may move to Phase 3 to continue their education and skills training. The Oaks of Righteousness employs 4 full-time staff and contracts with two licensed…