Never Walk Alone Campaign
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Extended Hands was founded in 2012 by Executive Director, Carolyn Crisp out of compassion for what husbands and wives of returning citizens endure during the transition. Serving in the North Carolina state government for 23 years, Carolyn has been able to work in various administrative roles se... Read More
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Extended Hands was founded in 2012 by Executive Director, Carolyn
Crisp out of compassion for what husbands and wives of returning citizens endure during the transition. Serving in the North Carolina
state government for 23 years, Carolyn has been able to work in various
administrative roles serving North Carolina’s most needy citizens, from those
incarcerated to those who live daily with significant disabilities. Through personal experience of what life was
like being married to a returning citizen of the criminal justice system,
Carolyn met many challenges to find the assistance needed to assist in his successful
transition back into society.
Our focus is on being able to assist with a successful transition. Understanding the cycle that one goes through
to find the necessary resources and aids is why we spend time getting to know
them and their unique needs and circumstances. Once we understand their personal
goals, we can provide the appropriate guidance to prepare them to achieve their goal successfully. We provide resource
and referral assistance with career preparation workshops, employment skills
marketing training, job search support, and resource referrals.
According to data published in the Prison Policy Initiative,
North Carolina houses an estimated 160,000 individuals in its criminal justice
facilities and expects to release about 17,016
every year back into society…back into our communities Those
released are given 3 years to re-offend and become re-incarcerated, and we hope to prevent that.
Extended Hands of NC, Inc. has begun to establish a physical presence
(instead of working from home) to be more available to the individuals that we
will serve. As a result, Extended Hands of NC, Inc. is in dire need of funding to continue to
provide services to returning citizens and to hopefully maintain our office
space. Office space would allow us a more professional and secure setting
from which we can provide our services, as well as allow us the space to host
workshops and provide hands-on training using volunteer support.
We appreciate any consideration for funding. Our dedication
to assisting returning citizens is our main priority, and we’d like to continue
to offer our services free of charge so that there are no barriers to
access. Any funding we receive toward our efforts is welcome.
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Carolyn Crisp, on behalf of
Extended Hands of North Carolina, Inc.
Carolyn Crisp
Carolyn Crisp, is Executive Director and Founder of Extended Hands of North Carolina, Inc., a company dedicated to helping returning citizens from North Carolinas criminal justice system and individuals undergoing a transition in life to reach their goal of self-sufficiency through employment. She is a dedicated community volunteer. Carolyn is a Certified Reentry Employment Specialist. She has worked with NC Prisons and in DHHS helping individuals with disabilities.
Never Walk Alone Campaign
$0 of $10,000
Never Walk Alone Campaign
Carolyn Crisp, on behalf of
Extended Hands of North Carolina, Inc.
Carolyn Crisp
Carolyn Crisp, is Executive Director and Founder of Extended Hands of North Carolina, Inc., a company dedicated to helping returning citizens from North Carolinas criminal justice system and individuals undergoing a transition in life to reach their goal of self-sufficiency through employment. She is a dedicated community volunteer. Carolyn is a Certified Reentry Employment Specialist. She has worked with NC Prisons and in DHHS helping individuals with disabilities.
Extended Hands was founded in 2012 by Executive Director, Carolyn Crisp out of compassion for what husbands and wives of returning citizens endure during the transition. Serving in the North Carolina state government for 23 years, Carolyn has been able to work in various administrative roles se... Read More
Campaign URL:
Extended Hands was founded in 2012 by Executive Director, Carolyn
Crisp out of compassion for what husbands and wives of returning citizens endure during the transition. Serving in the North Carolina
state government for 23 years, Carolyn has been able to work in various
administrative roles serving North Carolina’s most needy citizens, from those
incarcerated to those who live daily with significant disabilities. Through personal experience of what life was
like being married to a returning citizen of the criminal justice system,
Carolyn met many challenges to find the assistance needed to assist in his successful
transition back into society.
Our focus is on being able to assist with a successful transition. Understanding the cycle that one goes through
to find the necessary resources and aids is why we spend time getting to know
them and their unique needs and circumstances. Once we understand their personal
goals, we can provide the appropriate guidance to prepare them to achieve their goal successfully. We provide resource
and referral assistance with career preparation workshops, employment skills
marketing training, job search support, and resource referrals.
According to data published in the Prison Policy Initiative,
North Carolina houses an estimated 160,000 individuals in its criminal justice
facilities and expects to release about 17,016
every year back into society…back into our communities Those
released are given 3 years to re-offend and become re-incarcerated, and we hope to prevent that.
Extended Hands of NC, Inc. has begun to establish a physical presence
(instead of working from home) to be more available to the individuals that we
will serve. As a result, Extended Hands of NC, Inc. is in dire need of funding to continue to
provide services to returning citizens and to hopefully maintain our office
space. Office space would allow us a more professional and secure setting
from which we can provide our services, as well as allow us the space to host
workshops and provide hands-on training using volunteer support.
We appreciate any consideration for funding. Our dedication
to assisting returning citizens is our main priority, and we’d like to continue
to offer our services free of charge so that there are no barriers to
access. Any funding we receive toward our efforts is welcome.
No update found.
