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Concordance Academy of Leadership launches employment agency aimed at connecting St. Louis-area employers with ex-offenders ready for a new start. Read the full story

See photographs from the Academy’s 3rd Annual Gala. View images

Danny Ludeman, Jeff Smith and Harry Morris Concordance Academy of Leadership long-range, wholistic re-entry organization #LGi2

As part of a legal partnership between Bryan Cave and Concordance Academy, Shelby Hewerdine is happy to assist clients in resolving their legal issues as the first Bryan Cave Fellow. Read the full story

Jeff Smith, Concordance’s EVP of Community Engagement and Policy and Linda Robinson, one of the organizations volunteers, discuss the challenges Concordance’s participants face and the many successes the organization has had thus far. Watch the interview

Fundraising is a top priority for Concordance. Its Gala 2017, a Halloween-themed, cocktail-attire bash at The Ritz-Carlton on Oct. 21, is a major source of financial support … It will be a spectacular celebration, with a silent auction, live music, dancing and fun activities. Read the full story

Danny Ludeman shares his heart, revealing the intense challenges individuals face as they return to the community. He also explains how the gala is a way you can help us continue providing critical re-entry services to our participants and their families. Read the full story

Concordance Academy strives to connect reincarcerated individuals back into the community. Concordance Academy’s 3rd Annual Gala is held October 21st from 6-10 PM at The Ritz-Carlton in Saint Louis.

How does an East St. Louis Lincoln Sr. High School graduate go from obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Music to a Doctor of Management degree? Concordance Academy’s EVP of Education & Employment, Dr. Rod Nunn, shares his story with I Am EStL magazine.

Charity Awards Finalist: Concordance Academy of Leadership is poised to become a national force in reducing reincarceration through a multipronged, integrated approach that assists and supports people with overcoming the most challenging aspects of returning to the community. Read the full story