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Second Chance Housing Network
Transitional and sober living housing for returning citizens reentering the community.
Greater New Orleans, LA
Eligibility: Adults recently released from incarceration
1200 Liberty Ave, New Orleans, LA
Workforce Reentry Alliance
Job readiness training, resume workshops, and direct employer partnerships for returning citizens.
Louisiana & Gulf Coast
Eligibility: Returning citizens, 18+
Pathways Transit Program
Bus pass assistance and transportation vouchers for work, interviews, and appointments.
New Orleans metro
Eligibility: Low-income returning citizens
Financial Foundations Course
Free financial literacy, budgeting, and credit-rebuilding workshops for reentry populations.
Online & In-person (LA)
Eligibility: Open to all returning citizens
Trade Skills Academy
Apprenticeships and certifications in carpentry, electrical, and HVAC for justice-involved adults.
Statewide LA
Eligibility: Ages 18–55, justice-involved
Mentorship Matters
One-on-one mentorship pairing returning citizens with trained community mentors.
Greater New Orleans, LA
Eligibility: Returning citizens within 12 months of release
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