Join us tonight for Coffee and Connections! Recovery - especially around the New Year - can be a challenging journey, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Coffee and Connections is a peer-led space for returning citizens to share experiences, support one another, and build community. Join us from 5:30 to 6:30 tonight—let’s grow together! #reentry #reentrymatters
1 day ago
SAVE THE DATE! 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) #reentrymatters #reentry #incarceratedart
3 days ago
With the end of year just days away, we reflect on how important it is to build community- a goal of Inside Out from the very beginning. We provide safe space for members to share their experiences and grow together. Our Resource Center, our peer support groups, the Reentry House, and other social events allow us to do just that. It's not too late to help us continue to be a beacon of hope for so many in Johnson County. Help us support returning citizens by donating today! #reentry #reentrymatters #donate
4 days ago
Last week, we hosted our quarterly Game Night at One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church. 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! 🎉 #reentry #reentrymatters
5 days ago
Wishing everyone happy holidays - sharing highlights from 2024. We couldn’t have done it without you! #reentrymatters #reentry #happyholidays #gratitude
6 days ago
Every year Inside Out's staff, volunteers and members sign and mail holiday letters and cards to our incarcerated members. This year we sent out over 70 messages to individuals in jail and prison! Happy holidays to everyone, and especially those separated from their loved ones this holiday season. #reentry #reentrymatters #incarceration #justicereform
1 week ago
Posted: May 19, 2023 by InsideOut Reentry
Iowa City nonprofit to open reentry house to help formerly incarcerated men
Inside Out Reentry Community is hoping this is just the first of several housing options they will be able to offer in the future.
To view this video, click here: KCRG News
Last Updated: May 24, 2023 by InsideOut Reentry
Inside Out Reentry Community purchases first Iowa City home for formerly incarcerated persons
Affordable, furnished housing is now available to six formerly incarcerated Iowa City individuals thanks to Inside Out Reentry Community’s new purchase.
The nonprofit based in Iowa City dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated persons re-enter society has purchased its first “re-entry house” in Johnson County. This home is expected to be one of several established by the Inside Out Reentry Community, according to a press release.
The residence is located at 719 Page St. in Iowa City, a 3,561 square-foot dwelling with four bedrooms and four bathrooms according to real estate company Zillow. However, it is being renovated to be a six-bedroom home, Michelle Heinz, executive director, told the Press-Citizen.
Read more at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Written by Paris Barraza.
Posted: May 10, 2023 by InsideOut Reentry
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March 2023 update
It’s not too late to purchase tickets for The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton at The Englert Theatre on Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m! This benefit in support of Inside Out Reentry Community will feature special guest Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague and music by James Tutson and the Rollback. Staff and participants of Inside Out will also be interviewed.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
The Mystery Hour is a “late night” talk show hosted by four-time Emmy-winning comedian Jeff Houghton, which routinely sells out when performed live. VIP tickets include a post-show reception and space is limited!
The Mystery Hour is sponsored by:
Art From the Inside Out – Art Show Reception February 10
Inside Out’s recent art show Art From the Inside Out was an incredible event with an estimated 100 people at the reception. Some of the artists shared their inspiration with the attendees and there were many meaningful connections, conversations, and true appreciation of the artwork created by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists. Thank you to Artifactory for hosting this event!
Posted: February 6, 2023 by InsideOut Reentry
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