activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 16
- Art Exhibitions for Incarcerated Women Art Programs for Incarcerated and At-Risk YouthOrganizes "Straight From The Heart - Art Shows" to exhibit artwork created by women incarcerated at Perryville Women’s Prison.
- Art Shows for Incarcerated WomenOrganizes "Straight From The Heart - Art Shows" to exhibit artwork created by women incarcerated at Perryville Women’s Prison.
- Beyond the Gates Mentoring Program One-to-One Mentoring & Pen Pal ProgramsRuns a 12-month one-to-one mentoring program for women recently released from Perryville Prison, providing encouragement, support, guidance, and assistance with employment and transportation needs, with a recidivism rate below 4% for participants.
- Beyond the Gates Mentoring Program One-to-One Mentoring & Pen Pal ProgramsRuns a 12-month one-to-one mentoring program for women recently released from Perryville Prison, providing encouragement, support, guidance, and assistance with employment and transportation needs, with a one-year commitment for each mentor-mentee relationship.
- Financial Literacy Education Matched Savings with Financial EducationOffers "Your Money Your Goals" and "Foundations in Financial Literacy" classes monthly at the Second Chance Center in Perryville, on the Piestewa and Pedro Yards within the Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville, and to mentees in the Beyond the Gates Mentoring Program, covering budgeting, debt management, credit education, and long-term financial planning.
- Financial Literacy Education Matched Savings with Financial EducationOffers "Your Money Your Goals" and "Foundations in Financial Literacy" classes to incarcerated women at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville (Second Chance program, Piestewa Yard, Pedro Yard) and to mentees in the Beyond the Gates Mentoring Program, covering budgeting, debt management, credit education, and long-term financial planning.
- In-Prison Financial Literacy Education Matched Savings with Financial EducationOffers "Your Money Your Goals" and "Foundations in Financial Literacy" classes to incarcerated women at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville (Second Chance program, Piestewa Yard, Pedro Yard), covering financial health, budgeting, debt management, credit education, and identity theft protection, and providing long-term planning tools and community resources.
- In-Prison Worship Services Prison and Jail Ministry ProgramsProvides worship services to over 150 women weekly at Perryville Women's Prison.
- In-Prison Worship Services Prison and Jail Ministry ProgramsProvides weekly worship services to over 150 women at Perryville Women's Prison.
- Incarcerated Pen Pal Program One-to-One Mentoring & Pen Pal ProgramsOperates the Bridges Pen Pal Program, connecting incarcerated individuals with mentors through letters and supporting "Pen Pals" letter writing and card sending campaigns for over 500 incarcerated women at Perryville Prison.
- Participant Transition Support Reentry Support ServicesProvides participants with certificates, long-term planning tools, mentor applications, community resource materials, and practical items to aid their transition from incarceration.
- Pen Pal Program One-to-One Mentoring & Pen Pal ProgramsOperates the Bridges Pen Pal Program, connecting incarcerated individuals with mentors through letters and supporting letter writing and card sending campaigns for over 500 incarcerated women at Perryville Prison.
- Pen Pal Program One-to-One Mentoring & Pen Pal ProgramsOperates the Bridges Pen Pal Program, connecting over 500 incarcerated women at Perryville Prison with mentors through letters and card sending campaigns.
- Prison Release Day Pick-Up Program Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionProvides "Release Day Pick Up" services for women released from Perryville Prison, including safe transportation, care packages (hygiene products, clothing), meals, and transport to parole appointments or transitional housing.
- Prison Worship Services Prison and Jail Ministry ProgramsProvides worship services to over 150 women weekly at Perryville Women's Prison.
- Residential Reentry ProgramOperates two Magdalene Houses (Magdalene House West, Crystal Gardens, and Rio Paseo) in the west valley of metro Phoenix, AZ, providing a comprehensive whole woman wellness residential program with a four-phase, 2-year curriculum for up to 12 formerly incarcerated women, focusing on healing and stability.
research · 1
- Program Evaluation and Research Financial Literacy Education & CoachingConducts pre- and post-class surveys for financial literacy programs to assess shifts in participants' outlook from hopelessness to confidence, empowerment, and clear action plans.
capacity building · 4
- Leadership and Professional Development Training Youth Civic Leadership TrainingOffers "Raising My Voice," a leadership training program for formerly incarcerated individuals focused on public speaking, advocacy for reentry policies, and civic engagement, and "ACE Academy Micro Learning" sessions on topics like Career Management, Critical Thinking, Communications, Stress Management, and Time Management.
- Leadership and Professional Development Training Youth Civic Leadership TrainingOffers "Raising My Voice," a leadership training program for formerly incarcerated individuals focused on public speaking, advocacy for reentry policies, and civic engagement, and "ACE Academy Micro Learning" sessions on topics like Career Management, Critical Thinking, and Communications for personal and professional growth.
- Mentor Training Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides training for individuals to become coaches for mentors, supporting the organization's mentoring programs.
- Mentor Training Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides training for mentors, including a 22-hour program to become a coach for mentors.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Community-based healing and integration community_based_healingFosters healing through intentional community living, reduces stigma by situating programs in master-planned communities, and raises public awareness to dismantle systemic barriers to housing, employment, and family reunification.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in reentry programming diversity_equity_and_inclusionActively fosters a safe, welcoming environment that respects diverse identities and experiences, with targeted support for marginalized groups among post-incarcerated women to address systemic inequities.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in reentry services diversity_equity_inclusionCreates a safe, welcoming environment that respects diverse identities and addresses the unique needs of marginalized groups among post-incarcerated women to ensure equitable access and outcomes.
- Evidence-based, coordinated system of care evidence_based_careAdopts the Transitions to Success (TTS) model, treating social determinants of health as environmental medical conditions, and implements a cross-sector coordinated care approach proven to improve reentry outcomes.
- Four-phase holistic residential curriculum for whole woman wellness whole_woman_wellnessImplements a 2-year, four-phase residential program that promotes healing across physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic dimensions, combining housing, mentoring, accountability, and opportunity within an intentional community to support lifelong reentry success.
- Four-phase residential curriculum for whole woman wellness four_phase_residential_curriculumImplements a 2-year, four-phase residential program that promotes holistic healing—physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic—anchored in the belief that leadership emerges from personal transformation and recovery.
- Healing as a Pathway to Leadership Development healing_as_leadership_developmentThe organization believes that the process of healing and transformation, particularly from lived experiences, is a fundamental aspect of leadership development. By addressing personal challenges and empowering individuals to find solutions, they are equipped to become leaders in their own lives and communities.
- Healing-centered leadership development through education and empowerment healing_as_leadership_developmentBelieves leadership emerges from personal healing and transformation, using trauma-informed education, scholarships for higher education, and financial empowerment training to shift participants from hopelessness to confidence, equipping them to lead in their own lives and communities.
- Holistic empowerment through integrated support holistic_empowermentCombines safe housing, financial education, emotional transformation, and educational access within a grace-and-accountability framework to shift women from hopelessness to confidence, enabling long-term reintegration and leadership.
- Holistic, Trauma-Informed Reentry Support for Women whole_woman_wellnessBRIDGES REENTRY INC employs a comprehensive "Whole Woman Wellness" strategy that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic well-being of individuals. This approach integrates trauma-informed care, recognizing the impact of past experiences on healing and development, and provides holistic support to navigate the multiple challenges of reentry, including housing, employment, family reunification, and financial stability.
- Hope-centered transformation and leadership development healing_as_leadership_developmentPositions hope and supportive relationships as active mechanisms of change, believing that healing from lived experience teaches leadership and enables women to create new futures.
- Hope-centered, dignity-affirming support for reentry hope-centered_supportCenters hope, dignity, and trusted relationships as core mechanisms for change, providing practical tools and emotional support to help individuals build confidence and create new futures after incarceration.
- Integrated Residential Curriculum with Expert Support integrated_residential_supportBRIDGES REENTRY INC provides a four-phase, 2-year residential curriculum combined with mentoring and expert support to promote whole woman wellness and healing. This integrated support model combines residential assistance with mentoring, accountability, and opportunities for healing and growth, creating a strong community for women at various stages of their reentry journey.
- Integrated community-based reentry model with evidence-based standards integrated_support_modelCombines residential programming in stigma-free master-planned communities with coordinated, cross-sector care using the evidence-based Transitions to Success (TTS) model, treating social determinants of health as medical conditions requiring systemic intervention.
- Intentional Relational Mentoring for Long-Term Development intentional_relational_mentoringThe organization utilizes a structured, intentional mentoring model that focuses on relational wisdom transfer and long-term personal development. This includes integrating lived experience and expert knowledge on various reentry challenges into mentorship programming, providing consistent relationships, and fostering hope to support individuals throughout their reentry journey.
- Intentional relational mentoring with trauma-informed care intentional_relational_mentoringUses a structured mentoring model grounded in relational wisdom transfer, integrating lived experience and expert knowledge on trauma, addiction, recovery, and social determinants of health to support long-term personal development and healing during reentry.
- Intentional relational mentoring with trauma-informed care intentional_relational_mentoringUses a structured mentoring model that integrates lived experience and expert knowledge on trauma, addiction, recovery, and social determinants of health to support long-term personal development and healing during reentry.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Behavioral Health Referrals
Provides access to mental health and addiction treatment services through partner organizations such as Copper Springs, Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, and Native American Connections
Employment Pathway Partnerships
Facilitates job training and placement through partnerships with organizations like JobPath, Goodwill, and Arizona@Work
Reentry Resource Navigation
Connects formerly incarcerated individuals with essential services including housing, employment, behavioral health, and legal aid through curated partnerships across Arizona
Residential Reentry Support
Collaborates with Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs) operated under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide evidence-based reentry programming
relationships · 45
who they work with
- 211 Arizona Partner — Provides information on resources related to housing, bills, food shopping, transportation, and domestic violence support.
- A New Leaf Partner — Provides a broad spectrum of support services including basic needs, career development, and budgeting to help individuals and families achieve lifelong independence.
- AZ Small Business Association Partner — Helped a program participant build a non-profit with the help of the AZ Small Business Association's Growing Opportunities program.
- Adtalem Global Education Partner — Walden University, a partner, is part of Adtalem Global Education.
- Arizona Career Pathways Partner — Defines needs, identifies resources, and brokers relationships to impact workforce education and training, regional economic sustainability, and business growth.
- Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville Partner — Offers financial empowerment classes to participants in the Second Chance program and other yards inside the prison complex.
- Arizona@Work Partner — Helps employers recruit, develop, and retain employees, and assists job seekers with services and resources for employment.
- Community Bridges Partner — Approaches behavioral health and addiction treatment in a holistic way.
- Copper Springs Partner — Provides evidence-based care for mental health and addiction concerns.
- Department of Economic Security Government — Works to strengthen individuals and families, increase self-sufficiency, and develop community capacity to ensure safety and economic security in Arizona.
- Dress for Success Partner — Empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire and development tools.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Government — Residential Reentry Centers (RRC) operate under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
- Fresh Start Partner — Provides education, resources, and support for women to transform their lives, focusing on self-confidence, life skills, and career development.
- Friendly House Partner — Addresses community needs in education, workforce development, family support, basic needs, and immigration.
- Goodwill Partner — Provides job opportunities and helps Arizonans locate job opportunities.
- Hope’s Crossing Partner — Assists women transitioning from prisons, addictions, or homelessness by offering job skills training, housing assistance, and emotional support programs.
- Imagine Therapy Partner — Provides individualized mental health care and treats multiple mental disorders.
- JobPath Partner — Partners with Pima Community College and other job-training programs to support students in two-year or less degree or certificate programs, providing support services to help students achieve high-wage careers.
- La Frontera Arizona Partner — Helps address behavioral health, affordable housing, children and youth, employment, crisis intervention/suicide prevention, military veterans, and community and cultural education.
- Lisa from Salon 202 Partner — Local hairstylist who generously donated her time and talent to serve the residents.
- Live and Learn Partner — Empowers women to break the cycle of generational poverty.
- Magdalene House Partner — Provided professional haircuts to women residing at Magdalene House.
- Maricopa Shift Partner — Aims to improve outcomes for pregnant parents, their families, and newborns exposed to substances.
- Mercy Care Funder — Funds the Raising My Voice program.
- Mercy Care Partner — A not-for-profit health plan available to children, adults, and seniors eligible for AHCCCS benefits.
- NAMI - National Alliance of Mental Illness Partner — Provides advocacy, education, and support to those affected by mental illness, with programs, services, and literature available in Spanish.
- Native American Connections Partner — Provides culturally appropriate behavioral health, affordable housing, and community development services.
- Pam Betz Partner — Mentor Director & Community Engagement for the Beyond the Gates Mentor program
- Perryville Prison Partner — Matches women recently released from Perryville Prison with mentors in the Beyond the Gates Mentoring program.
- Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Supports residential life recovery programs and community outreach engagement services to stop human trafficking, end childhood hunger, and educate future leaders.
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