Our mission: to support people involved in the criminal legal system in changing from the inside out, and to educate the public, in order to promote healing, restore relationships and achieve success in the community.

Just a few of our support numbers from 2024!

Help us rebuild these individuals’ lives with dignity, purpose, and hope. 

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We are excited to host our third annual Art from the Inside Out event! This free art show is open to the public and will showcase the incredible artistry of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. On Friday, February 7 at 6 pm, IO will hold a reception, where some of the artists will be present to share their work.

Art from the Inside Out is meant to celebrate the talent and hard work of these artists as well as promote public awareness of the humanity and resilience of incarcerated people.

The art will be available for public viewing from Feb 7-15 at Public Space One (538 S Gilbert, Iowa City, IA)

10-Years in the Community

We’re proud to announce our 10-year anniversary serving those who are returning to the community after incarceration. We’ll be sharing highlights from past years as we honor our commitment to service. Have your own impact stories and photos to share? Send them in to [email protected]!

Quarterly Game Night!

On December 26th we hosted our quarterly Game Night at One Ancient Hope! It was filled with delicious food donated by volunteers, fast-paced bingo, challenging trivia questions, and exciting prizes. Thank you to everyone who joined and made it a night to remember!

Upcoming Events

Dine out in support of Inside Out:

January 29: Community Night at Quinton’s Bar and Deli. 15% of sales from 4-10pm donated. 215 E. Washington St., Iowa City.
February 19: Community Night at Short’s Eastside. 15% of sales after 4pm donated. 521 Westbury Dr., Iowa City.
March 27: Tribute Eatery & Bar. 10% of the day’s sales donated. 901 E 2nd Ave Suite 100, Coralville,

Spring Concert: Be An Instrument For Change

Announcing our 2025 Spring Concert: Be An Instrument For Change on June 1 with the Beaker Brothers – an event that promises to be a celebration of music, community, and shared experiences!

The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton

Save the Date! April 26th at the Englert Theatre. Details to come.

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