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Our Blog

All the latest News from OurJourney and about reentry efforts for the formerly incarcerated.

May 18, 2023

April Barber and Her Fight for Freedom

"Sometimes the only place to start is at the bottom."

April Barber and Her Fight for Freedom

Aug 26, 2022

Former NC prisoner rebuilds his life while building a business

Lewis Whitmire proves what's possible with a Second Chance

Former NC prisoner rebuilds his life while building a business

Jul 4, 2022

OurJourney "Resource Guide" unique

This one component of the OurJourney First Aid Reentry Kit may be the most useful

OurJourney "Resource Guide" unique

May 19, 2022

OIC Wilson, Inc. welcomes OurJourney into the reentry family

Opportunity Industrialization Center of Wilson offers job training/placement, among other services

OIC Wilson, Inc. welcomes OurJourney into the reentry family

May 12, 2022

NCWU hosts "Finding Freedom Through Art" exhibit on campus

Nash prisoner artists have their own special area at North Carolina Wesleyan University

NCWU hosts "Finding Freedom Through Art" exhibit on campus

Apr 28, 2022

UPDATE: IRS responds to OurJourney

OurJourney receives letter from the Tax Exempt and Government Entities division

UPDATE: IRS responds to OurJourney

Apr 14, 2022

OurJourney meets with Nash Correctional Institution

OurJourney and NCI look for ways to partner together

OurJourney meets with Nash Correctional Institution

Apr 14, 2022

Printing company finds success hiring former prisoners

Telepathic Graphics in Rocky Mount, NC believes everyone deserves a second chance

Printing company finds success hiring former prisoners

Apr 11, 2022

OurJourney files paperwork with IRS

OurJourney now awaits recognition as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

OurJourney files paperwork with IRS

Apr 10, 2022

Simulation Shows Difficulties of Life After Prison

Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC hosts reentry simulation

Simulation Shows Difficulties of Life After Prison

Apr 7, 2022

OurJourney greets NC prisoner as he walks out of Tabor Correctional Institution

Clint "CJ" Graves begins new life in freedom

OurJourney greets NC prisoner as he walks out of Tabor Correctional Institution

Apr 2, 2022

OurJourney announces first Board of Directors

Three women and five men, including three former prisoners, form inaugural board

OurJourney announces first Board of Directors

Mar 30, 2022

North Carolina declares April "Second Chance Month"

Governor Roy Cooper issues proclamation supporting men and women returning from prison

North Carolina declares April "Second Chance Month"

Mar 18, 2022

OurJourney helps NC prisoner find housing

James Payne finds a home at Redemption Place

OurJourney helps NC prisoner find housing
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