Exodus Ministries is a Dallas, Texas-based non-denominational Christian former prisoner rehabilitation organization, which attempts to help those who are released from prison back into society at large.[1] The organization is not affiliated with Exodus International, a now defunct ex-gay organization.[2]
Focus of the organization
editTheir primary focus, as described on the group's website, is "to assist ex-offenders and their families become productive members of society by meeting both their spiritual and physical needs." Exodus Ministries claims three primary objectives: reducing the number of ex-offenders who become homeless and unemployed, as well as the number of those who return to a life of crime and eventually end up back in prison; helping ex-offenders obtain employment and managing their finances so they can re-establish a positive, self-sufficient lifestyle; and reuniting ex-offenders with their families and teaching them the life skills necessary for daily living through counseling and training services.[3][4][5] In at least one notable case in 1996, Exodus Ministries rendered assistance to a non-ex-offender in need.[6]
Funding and support
editExodus Ministries is supported by local churches[7] and non-profit foundations.[8][9]
Exodus garnered some national attention in October 2005 when it was announced that United States Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers once served on the board of the organization.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Miller, Robert (2007-08-20). "Clay-shooting fundraiser helps ex-offenders". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ Balz, Dan (2005-10-03). "Post Politics Hour". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ ""Santa Brings a Suit" Helps Needy". Dallas Bar Association. January 2002. Archived from the original on 2007-05-02. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Go Kids: Community Programs". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Archived from the original on 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ Sanders, Jennifer (2006). 2006 Financial Aid And Assistance for Ex-Offenders - A Comprehensive Resource Directory. lulu.com. p. 217. ISBN 1-4116-0446-6. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ Griffin, Laura (1996-04-04). "Life Has Changed for Uncle Raising 5". Dallas Morning News (via txcn.com). Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Exodus Ministries, Inc". Highland Park United Methodist Church. Archived from the original on 2008-10-12. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Fall 2006 Grant Recipients". Dallas Women's Federation. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Annual List Report" (PDF). hoglundfoundation.org. 2007-03-21. Retrieved 2008-11-27. [dead link]
- ^ Feldmann, Linda; Warren Richey; Gail Russell Chaddock (2005-10-04). "Bush's unconventional choice". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
External links
edit- Exodus Ministries Official Website Archived 2008-08-21 at the Wayback Machine
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