Impact Stories

Cindy's Story of Transformation

Cindy's Story of Transformation

Transformation rarely happens overnight. It’s often slow, hard-won, and deeply spiritual—but it is real, and Cindy’s story is a picture of what that can look like for a woman walking through incarcera

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April is Second Chance Month: Focusing on Reintroduction

April is Second Chance Month: Focusing on Reintroduction

April is Second Chance Month, and it provides a great opportunity to pause, look closely at reentry, and ask what it really takes for neighbors coming home from incarceration to start again with hope.

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Mark Your Calendar for Our June 20 Golf Fundraiser (Soldier Memorial Field)

Mark Your Calendar for Our June 20 Golf Fundraiser (Soldier Memorial Field)

Save June 20 for a day on the golf course that goes far beyond friendly competition—it’s a chance to fuel faith-based reentry and practical support for men, women, and families in Southeast Minnesota

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From Homelessness to Leadership: Al’s Journey of Faith and Renewal

From Homelessness to Leadership: Al’s Journey of Faith and Renewal

At one point, Al’s life was marked by hardship, uncertainty, and nights spent on the streets. He faced the weight of mental health challenges and the isolation that comes with homelessness. But throug

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A Year of Faith, Growth, and Transformation at Next Chapter Reentry Project

A Year of Faith, Growth, and Transformation at Next Chapter Reentry Project

On September 15th, Dr. Torianto S.JohnsonSr. celebrated his first anniversary as Executive Director of Next Chapter Reentry Project—and what a remarkable year it has been.   As he reflects on the past

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Building Trust and Emotional Awareness — One Alpaca at a Time

Building Trust and Emotional Awareness — One Alpaca at a Time

At Next Chapter Rochester, we believe that every moment is an opportunity for growth—and sometimes, those moments come with fluffy alpacas and fun crafts!   Recently, our Little Legacies group took a

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A Season of Growth: Celebrating New Beginnings for Our Women’s Reentry Program

A Season of Growth: Celebrating New Beginnings for Our Women’s Reentry Program

June has been a beautiful season of growth, hope, and new beginnings for our Women’s Reentry program here at Next Chapter Reentry Project. We are overjoyed to share that this past month, we welcomed f

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From Redemption to Leadership: Celebrating Al’s New Chapter

From Redemption to Leadership: Celebrating Al’s New Chapter

One of the greatest joys of what we do at Next Chapter Reentry Project is witnessing God’s incredible work in the lives of those who choose to step boldly into the purpose He designed for them. It’s a

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