named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Career PATHS Program
A comprehensive workforce development program focusing on personal growth, job skills, workplace readiness, financial literacy, lifelong learning, and mentoring for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women.
Financial Literacy
Program component providing practical training on banking, budgeting, debt and credit management, spending and savings planning, and financial planning.
Health & Wellness
Program component focusing on mental and physical health, stress management, trauma response, parenting classes, fitness, and housing resources.
Lifelong Learning
Program component offering mentoring, scholarships, apprenticeships, community engagement, degree opportunities, and professional certifications.
Personal Development
Program component focusing on positive communication, healthy relationships, self-esteem, personal values, overcoming trauma, digital marketing, and decision-making skills.
Professional Development
Program component centered on business fundamentals, communication, customer service, sales development, computer technician skills, networking, cybersecurity, and project management.
Workplace Readiness
Program component developing understanding of professional etiquette and strategies for success in the workplace, including emotional intelligence, teamwork, resume writing, and interview skills.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Women's Reentry Job Training and Mentorship 5 activities
- Employment placement and economic reintegration supportSupports employment placement for program participants, achieving a 96% employment rate post-release and an average 98% increase in salary after program completion. Participants achieve stable jobs, higher incomes, and reduced reliance on public aid.
- Recidivism Reduction InitiativesImplements programs aimed at reducing recidivism among formerly incarcerated women in Indiana, achieving a 3% recidivism rate for participants compared to 24% for the broader population. This work contributes to an estimated $4.1 million in reduced incarceration and public assistance costs for Indiana annually.
- Recidivism reduction programs in IndianaEmpowers incarcerated women in Indiana through education and career skills training, achieving a 3% recidivism rate among program participants compared to 24% in the general formerly incarcerated population.
- Workforce Development and Reentry Support ProgramsProvides personal and professional development programs for currently and formerly incarcerated women in Indiana, focusing on workforce entry and advancement. These programs have engaged 755 individuals and facilitated the completion of certificates by 533 participants, leading to a 96% employment rate post-release and an average 98% increase in salary.
- Workforce development and professional training for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated womenProvides personal and professional development programs, including certificate completion, to support workforce entry and advancement for currently and formerly incarcerated women. Established 4 new engagement centers to expand program delivery.
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Ownership Partnership Project Sites 1 activity
- Engagement Center ExpansionEstablishes new engagement centers to expand the delivery and reach of its programs.
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Organizational Transparency Reporting 1 activity
- Impact reporting and economic researchConducts and publishes research on program outcomes, including the release of an economic impact report and the 2024 impact report detailing milestones, growth, and economic benefits.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Economic Impact ReportingPublishes annual impact reports, such as the 2024 report, detailing milestones, growth, and the economic contributions of its programs. These reports highlight the generation of $66 million in economic activity, support for over 320 jobs, and nearly $20 million in wages in Indiana, with each participant contributing approximately $277,500 in annual economic activity.
- Economic impact and public cost savings initiativesGenerated $66 million in economic activity, supported over 320 jobs, and contributed nearly $20 million in wages in Indiana. Achieved an estimated $4.1 million in annual cost savings for the state through reduced incarceration and public assistance expenditures.
- Fundraising events for program supportHosts annual fundraising events such as the Swing for Second Chances event in 2025 to support the Career PATHS program and women's development initiatives.
- Reentry support and family impact servicesEngages individuals in workforce development and reentry support programs, directly impacting 788 children through support provided to their mothers. Fosters sustainable change and stronger families through holistic reentry services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$264K
Contributions & grants$264K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$155K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$47K
Grants paid out$26K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$333K
Cash$103K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$326K
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE CIROCCO | PRESIDENT | 20 | $178K |
| DAWN COPPENS | BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROG. DIRECTOR | 40 | $120K |
board members · 8
- AAMNA JALAL — SECRETARY
- ADRIAN PAULL — MEMBER
- AMY HILLMAN — MEMBER
- GENEFA MURPHY — MEMBER
- JILL BARNARD — VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
- JULIE TOMICH — MEMBER
- MORAG LUCEY — MEMBER
- VINCE BARSOLO — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Gong Partner — Collaborates on career conversations to create possibilities.
- McGraw Hill Partner — Employs graduates of the program, such as Heather Miller (CSR) and Kasandra Friend (Higher Education Support).
- McGraw Hill Partner — Expanded partnership to empower incarcerated women in Indiana through education.
- On Jackson Partner — Venue partner for the "Evening of Second Chances & Happily Ever Afters" event.
- Thunderbirds Charities Funder — Received a $10,000 grant.