RETURNING CITIZENS
PEOPLE OF PURPOSE, INC.
People Of Purpose serves returning citizens to help them re-enter society after incarceration. People Of Purpose also provides information to help returnees make the transition, inspiration to turn their life around, as well as offering support services to get them firmly on their feet.
CONTACT:
William Freeman, Founder & Executive Director
Phone: (561) 530-9169
E-mail: wfreeman240@gmail.com
Website: People of Purpose, Inc.
THE IN-CROWD LAW ENFORCEMENT / COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP PROJECT
The mission of this project is to facilitate cooperative dialog between Palm Beach County law enforcement and the troubled neighborhoods in which they serve.
By facilitating conversations the participants recognize that they have common problems with common solutions. Having dialog with open minds and hearts to address these problems together will help the parties understand the truth: that they want the same outcome.
To support these conversations with relationship enhancing In-Crowd Building Bridges volunteer projects will show that there is genuine caring and mutual need on both sides.
CONTACT:
Rick King
Phone: (561) 557-1079
E-mail: rick@rekinglaw.com
PALM BEACH COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
The Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission works on a variety of issues that impact the local criminal justice system in different ways, including crime prevention, courts, law enforcement, corrections, reducing costs, and improving effectiveness and efficiency.
CONTACT:
Phone: (561) 355-4943
Website: Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission
URBAN LEAGUE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
The Urban League of Palm Beach County assists African Americans and other minorities in achieving social and economic equality. They are focused on empowering communities and changing lives by providing education, housing, employment, and health opportunities to ensure self-reliant and better outcomes.
CONTACT:
Phone: (561) 833-1461
Website: Urban League of Palm Beach County
GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
Abused, abandoned and neglected children in Palm Beach County become the subject of court proceedings. Sometimes their voices go unheard and their best interests are lost in the shuffle. Guardian Ad Litem volunteers (GAL’s) work with a multi-disciplinary team that includes a lawyer to advocate for the services and support each child needs.
The volunteer’s role is to get to know the child, visit and support them throughout the case, and provide information and recommendations to judges. Studies show that children with a Guardian ad Litem are more likely to be adopted, half as likely to re-enter foster care, have a plan for permanency, and to perform well in school.
The Guardian ad Litem Program needs community minded people like you.
Current Volunteer Needs: Guardian ad Litem (GAL’s) that are Child Advocates and Pro Bono Attorneys.
CONTACT
Christie L. Geltz, Community Outreach Manager
Phone: (561) 568-4369
E-mail: Christie.Geltz@gal.fl.gov
Website: Guardian ad Litem Program of Palm Beach County
