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Laurent’s Story: From Stranger to Neighbor
When Laurent was released from incarceration, he wasn’t returning to the place he called home. Originally located in Kansas City, Missouri, he had never even been to St. Louis before his incarceration. Upon his release, he found himself in an unfamiliar city with no support system, limited resources, and no clear path forward. Like many…
Read MoreIndependent Study Shows Concordance Participants Are 50% Less Likely to Return to Prison
Concordance is proud to share the findings of a new independent study conducted by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, highlighting the measurable impact of Concordance’s re-entry model. The study found that individuals who participated in Concordance programming were significantly less likely to return to prison compared to those who…
Read MoreConcordance Announces Essye B. Miller to Board of Directors
As Concordance continues advancing its evidence-informed re-entry model across multiple communities, the organization has welcomed nationally recognized federal leader Essye B. Miller to its Board of Directors. “We are honored to welcome Essye to the Concordance Board of Directors,” said Susan Stith, Chief Executive Officer of Concordance. “Essye understands how systems affect people. She has…
Read MoreSusan Stith Appointed CEO to Lead Concordance into Next Phase of Growth and Impact
Concordance, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives by reducing the rates of reincarceration, today announced the appointment of Susan Stith as Chief Executive Officer. Stith, a Concordance Board member who has been serving as Interim CEO since August 2024, will lead the organization in its next phase of growth and impact.
Read MoreStatement from David L. Steward, Board Chair, Concordance and Susan Stith, Interim CEO, Concordance
We are saddened to learn of the passing of our founder and former Chairman, Danny Ludeman, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Read MoreDave Steward Named Chairman of Concordance
Dave Steward, Founder and Chairman of World Wide Technology and Chair of Concordance’s First Chance campaign, has graciously agreed to assume the role of Chairman of Concordance’s Board of Directors while Danny Ludeman, Concordance’s Founder, takes time to focus on his health. Danny, who will remain an executive advisor to enable continuity, announced earlier this…
Read MoreConcordance Announces CEO Transition
The Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Concordance, Danny Ludeman, shared a personal health update with the Board of Directors on May 14, 2024. He has been diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer and has begun a treatment plan in coordination with his medical team at Johns Hopkins. To prioritize his health at this…
Read MoreWells Fargo to Provide up to $60 Million to Concordance National Expansion Efforts
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is supporting a national expansion of Concordance, a nonprofit with a proven record of reducing repeat criminal offenses from individuals returning to the community. The company plans to donate up to $60 million to help focus on advancing financial health and stability for Concordance participants. The new funding is “transformative,” according…
Read MoreConcordance Names Susan Stith to Its Board of Directors
Concordance, a CARF-accredited re-entry non-profit headquartered in St. Louis, announced that Susan Stith, former Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cigna and President of the Cigna Foundation, has joined the organization’s board of directors. “I am thrilled that Susan has joined our board of directors,” said Danny Ludeman, Concordance Chairman & CEO. “Susan’s immense…
Read MoreConcordance Names Eric Brunngraber to Its Board of Directors
Concordance, a CARF accredited, re-entry non-profit headquartered in St. Louis, announced that Eric Brunngraber, Chairman & CEO of Cass Information Systems, Inc., has joined the organization’s board of directors. “I am humbled that Eric has joined our board of directors,” said Danny Ludeman, Concordance Chairman & CEO. “Eric’s deep roots to the St. Louis community…
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