Our Mission

Large numbers of justice-impacted men and women—including those returning from

incarceration, probation, and parole—are reintegrating into Macon and Middle Georgia

every day.

The rate of incarceration and felony records is alarmingly high, with nearly 10% of the

population carrying some form of felony record.

Many returning citizens face overwhelming barriers, including:

• Job training
• Counseling and mental health support
• Employment opportunities
• Transportation
• Birth certificates and identification documents
• Housing and other essential services

Without support, these challenges often lead individuals back into the cycle of

incarceration and instability.

Macon continues to experience crime rates well above the national

average due to several contributing factors:

• Median household income is significantly below the national average.
• Employment rates lag behind national averages.
• Poverty rates remain substantially higher than the national average.
• The percentage of adults without a high school diploma or GED is dramatically higher
• than the national average.

All of these conditions contribute to deeper issues within our communities, including:

• Family trauma
• Unstable neighborhoods, particularly in South Macon
• Hopelessness and generational complacency