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The Technology Gap: Integrating Technology Tools into Re-Entry
No one will argue that technology has changed the basic fabric of our lives and the day-to-day operations of our society. Do you remember a time when a friendly gathering erupted in debate over a fact – like the final score of the 2003 Super Bowl or when Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA album…
Read MoreIn Conversation: Catching up With Demetrius
In my role as Concordance’s Marketing Manager, I am privileged to spend time getting to know our participants and their unique journeys and then share their stories with the world. I am fortunate to watch our participants transform at Concordance – I’ve witnessed this first-hand while engaging in conversations with participants earlier this month. In…
Read MoreKathryn and Kenneth Chenault Commit $1 Million Gift to Concordance to End the Cycle of Reincarceration
Gift will help provide recently incarcerated individuals and their families with the skills and mindset they need to re-enter society with hope, stability, and opportunity JULY 26, 2022 – ST. LOUIS, MO – Concordance, a holistic program focused on lowering reincarceration rates by providing structured pathways to successful societal re-entry, announced today that Kathryn and…
Read MoreA Healing First Approach
The last two years have been challenging for everyone. The stress of the dual pandemics – COVID and racial equity – and subsequent isolation, loss, and uncertainty have taken their toll and magnified the disparities that exist in our society. As a result, the importance of mental health and wellness has become top of mind…
Read MoreConcordance Names Scott Brown To Its Board of Directors
Biotechnology executive brings 20 years of advocacy and leadership in the healthcare and government sectors to Concordance. Concordance, a CARF accredited, re-entry non-profit headquartered in St. Louis, announced that Scott Brown, Regional Director of State Government Affairs at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, has joined the organization’s board of directors. “I am thrilled that Scott has joined our…
Read MoreConcordance President & COO, Michelle Smith, Featured in PBS Article
Concordance President & COO, Michelle Smith was recently featured in an article for PBS NewsHour, covering untreated dental issues and dental care in the context of mass incarceration. Michelle speaks to the impact that the cycle of reincarceration has on the larger community and what that can mean in the context of physical health for…
Read More2021 Concordance Annual Report
“With each passing year, I am continuously humbled by the resilience of our participants and the support we receive from investors, partners, board members, and our team.” – Chairman and CEO Danny Ludeman
Read MoreConcordance Receives First Federal Grant Ahead of National Expansion
Concordance, a CARF accredited, re-entry nonprofit headquartered in St. Louis, announced today that it has secured its first federal grant. Through the Department of Justice’s Second Chance Act, Concordance was awarded $900,000 to support services across their re-entry program. The Department of Justice’s Second Chance Act provides funding to innovative education, employment, treatment, and recovery…
Read MoreConcordance First Chance Campaign Goal Increased to $100 Million
World Wide Technology Founder & Chairman, Dave Steward, Leads First Chance Campaign for National Expansion FEBRUARY 17, 2022, St. Louis, MO — Concordance, a CARF accredited, re-entry nonprofit headquartered in St. Louis, announced today it has increased the goal of its First Chance campaign from $50 million to $100 million. Chaired by David Steward, Chairman…
Read MoreSupporting a Pathway to Sobriety
Overdose is the leading cause of death among those recently released from prison. A study from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health found that, “In the first two weeks after being released from prison, former inmates were 40x more likely to die of an opioid overdose than someone in the…
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