A Brighter Way: Reentry Through Relationship - services and opportunities for formerly released incarcerated people
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Reentry Through Relationship

A Brighter Way empowers formerly incarcerated individuals returning to our community to achieve purpose-filled lives with the guidance of a supportive, experienced team.

From a dark place, A Brighter Way was founded because among the formerly incarcerated:

We believe the solution begins with relationships, support & community.

The formerly incarcerated individuals we serve are able to find opportunity and growth with the support of a dedicated team. We call this process Reentry Through Relationship and we believe in it because we’ve seen it work.

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Active mentees who have remained in the community

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Mentees who were able to find employment

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Full time ABW staff with lived carceral experience

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Changing lives one relationship at a time.

“A Brighter Way has been just that, a brighter way for me to make my return to society after 44 years of incarceration.”
Arthur

“A Brighter Way has given me peace of mind, it is only
because of them that I was able to secure housing.”
Sam

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A Brighter Way only happens when everyone shares their unique light:

Become a Community Mentor

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All you need is an open mind and a willingness to learn. We provide the mentor training.

Volunteer in Another Way

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Share your unique skills or resources! We are always looking for a variety of skill sets.

Make a Financial Donation

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Your monetary contribution is appreciated and can make a big impact.

Upcoming Event

Community BBQ

Friday, May 17th, 2024 from 3-7 PM at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, MI

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Whether you are a mentor, a mentee, a supporter, or simply someone who loves a good BBQ with good people and are curious about A Brighter Way, we welcome you to join us at our annual Community BBQ.

No registration required. Show up and enjoy!

Listen to Conversations About
A Brighter Way

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Conversations About a Brighter Way is a podcast showcasing the humanity of people who have been incarcerated. By sharing struggles and successes, these stories will highlight the complexities of navigating the world post incarceration. Each person’s perspective is unique and by sharing their experiences, we hope these conversations will lead us toward... a brighter way.