Empowering Returning Citizens, Youth & Communities
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Our Mission:
F.A.C.E. (Freedom Advocates Celebrating Ex-Offenders) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our mission is to provide top-notch community care and reliable support for men and women who need guidance.
We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for the betterment of all, regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Our Vision:
We envision a Baltimore where every community member has access to the support they need to thrive. Through collaboration and advocacy, F.A.C.E. Organization seeks to create a more inclusive and resilient community for all.
Future of the Non-profit Program
Although transitional housing is highly competitive, we provide services focused on supporting an at-risk community.
Regardless of size, the F.A.C.E. organization makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our goal is to empower those we serve with skills that will enhance their lives both personally and professionally. Regardless of the path they choose, F.A.C.E. organization offers the skills needed to enhance their lives and provide the tools for success in the communities where they live, work, and serve.
The essence of our program's success is measured through an in-depth, holistic approach to empowerment.
The F.A.C.E. organization is a much-needed program and a go-to model for success. Our approach to serving the needs of the reentry population has established the F.A.C.E. organization as a premier and reliable resource for transitional housing and life skills development and training.
F.A.C.E. Organization Summary
Our goal is to provide temporary housing and life resources so those we serve can become empowered, independent, and resourceful individuals. Our services are unique, long-term, and based on self-sustainability, using a holistic approach to address participants' essential needs.
A primary focus for increasing visibility within communities affected by poverty or criminalized behaviors will be developing effective relationships with social service providers such as court systems, detention centers, jails, probation officers, and the prison system. These are the “front line workers” who are in the best position to make referrals to people who are truly in need of the services. By developing a relationship with these organizations, a constant flow of participants can be provided with a continuity of care.
The F.A.C.E. organization has campaigned to increase visibility within the community for both clients and fundraising. Activities such as participation on radio shows, television, sponsorship of one-day events/seminars, and other public events. These networking forums have established F.A.C.E. as a leader in transitional housing within the community. Fundraising efforts are made more efficient when people know about Transitional Housing and the positive work they are doing. These strategic objectives are critical success factors that reflect our uncompromising dedication to this high-risk population, unbiased support, and patience.
Ex-Offenders Are Still Humans
How to Measure Our Participants Success?
The Goal: Empowering participants to achieve thriving: Empowering Youth, Adults, Males and Females, regardless of gender, race or religion by mobilizing reliable resources, and strengthening communities together. Pre-Survey: Participants will complete a survey at the start of the program. This survey will determine how they envision achieving a thriving future and what is their interpretation of "Strengthening Communities Together."
Provide Resources: a) forming educational, professional and community partnerships; b) purchase needed supplies (writing material, books, educational games, etc.)
Activities: Plan appropriate activities (training, off-site socializing events, community involvement trips that display acts of kindness, volunteerism, and the like)
Post-Survey/Evaluations: Each participant will be given monthly evaluations for the purpose of measuring success. They will be given a survey three-fourths of the way into the program.
Outcomes: a) Participants are exposed to several multifaceted approaches that address their needs and challenges; b) Participants are acquiring skill sets (educational, valuable insights, and leadership development).
F.A.C.E. Inc. (Freedom Advocates Celebrating Ex-Offenders) is proud to operate in the wonderful State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation with Good Standards as a 501c3 Non-profit Charitable Organization- (D10294304).
Program Focus:
Our service has distinct advantages that have leveraged Face Inc. to help make it a successful service provider with sufficient resources such as:
- Women Services: This is a need because incarcerated women are more vulnerable than any other population in society. The female-gender environment allows women to deal with issues of self-esteem which are very typical in incarcerated situations. Female gender also allows a sisterhood to develop, which brings about community and a bond of togetherness. It also creates life-long relationships between the women and children. Lastly, it minimizes the risk of distractions between residents.
- Length of Stay: We offer service to participants the option of staying up to one year at the facility. The ability to stay a longer time significantly increases the chance of rehabilitation, skill development and self-sufficiency.
- Empowerment: This program when fully engaged by the participants is quite successful in creating and empowering self-sufficient, confident individuals.
- Capacity: We offer one on one personalized care needed in order for them to be successful, and get the necessary tools to achieve their goals and to be an asset to themselves, their families. friends and the community.
Our Services:
We offer a wide range of community support services to Youth, Adults, Ex-Offenders, Returning Citizens and those who are seeking linkage to care such as the following:
- MEN Transitional Housing Program
- WOMEN Supportive Services (Housing Referrals)
- Workforce Development Training
- O.A. Offenders Anonymous Meetings for Men
- O.A. Offenders Anonymous Meetings for Women
- Behavioral Health Sessions
- Counseling Sessions
- Therapist Referrals
- HIV and Hep C Testing / Counseling
- Peer Support
- Peer Recovery Coaching
- Case Management
- Mental Health Referrals
- Substance Abuse Referrals
- Mentoring
- Anger Management
- Case Management
- Narcan Training
- Community Outreach
- Life Skills Training
- Our goal is to help individuals achieve their full potential and fulfilling lives.
F.A.C.E. Food Giveaway:
We partnered with the Maryland Food Bank to provide FREE Food Distributions of non-perishable items on every second Tuesday of each month and delivered at the Harvey Johnson Towers,
located on 1510 W. Mosher Street Baltimore, MD. 21217, starting at 12:00 Noon - until all food items are completely gone. Click on the Learn More Button below for more information and/or contact us directly about how to become involved.
Volunteers Are Needed!