Surviving Freedom | Helping inmates come to rebuild their lives

👥 Who We Are

Surviving Freedom is a nonprofit organization committed to disrupting the cycle of incarceration by supporting both youth impacted by parental incarceration and parents reentering society after prison.

We work with high school students navigating the emotional and practical challenges of having an incarcerated parent. Through mentorship, college and career readiness programs, life skills training, and safe spaces for expression, we empower young people to rise above generational barriers and pursue brighter futures.

At the same time, we provide reentry services for parents returning to children they were separated from due to incarceration. Our programs help these parents create a reunification plan, rebuild trust, and maintain healthy, lasting relationships with their children. We believe that a successful return home includes more than release—it means rebuilding family bonds with dignity and purpose.

Surviving Freedom is more than a support system—it’s a community of healing, growth, and second chances.

How to Support Us

🤝 Our Network of Support

At Surviving Freedom, we are building a trusted network of professionals and partners who bring expertise, compassion, and real-world experience to serve those recently released from incarceration or preparing for reentry.

Our support system is designed to meet the most critical needs of our constituents and their families, including:

🧠 Mental Health & Trauma Counseling
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Reunification & Social Support
💼 Employment Referrals with Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Incentives
📱 Digital Literacy & Safe Social Media Use for Reentry Success

Through these services, we help returning citizens rebuild their lives, reconnect with their families, and reintegrate into society with dignity, tools, and community behind them.

🙌 Support Needed

To continue building strong futures for justice-impacted youth and families, Surviving Freedom is seeking support in the following key areas:

🧠 Certified & Licensed Counselors
To provide mental health, trauma recovery, and family reunification counseling.

💻 Technology Experts
To support digital literacy training, responsible social media use, and tech-based career prep.

🖥️ Computer Equipment & Software Donations
Including laptops, desktops, tablets, educational software, and productivity tools for students and reentering parents.

💸 Financial Support
To fund essential programs, administrative costs, and reentry services that help participants rebuild with dignity and direction.

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💼 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

What is It?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax incentive designed to encourage employers to hire individuals from groups that have historically faced barriers to employment.

📣 Did You Know?

Former Inmates Qualify for WOTC

Employers who hire individuals within one year of their release from incarceration may be eligible to receive a tax credit of $2,400 to $4,000 per eligible hire, depending on specific criteria.

✅ Benefits to Employers:

Reduce federal income tax liability
Diversify your workforce
Support second chances and stronger communities

By hiring justice-impacted individuals through Surviving Freedom's referral program, you’re not just giving someone a fresh start—you’re gaining a committed team member and a financial incentive.