Our Partners
Reentry Essentials works with companies, governments, nonprofits and other organizations to address the complex challenges faced by individuals, families and communities impacted by the criminal legal system. Our scope and scale of service would not be possible without these valuable partnerships.
Our partners contribute more than money. Their ideas, volunteer power, in-kind support and much more help build stronger, more resilient communities throughout the United States.
The following partners are just a small representation of the many supporters that share our vision for a brighter future. It is only through their generous support, that we are able to conduct our vital work.
Defy Ventures
www.defyventures.orgDefy Ventures is a national nonprofit whose mission is to shift mindsets to give people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance through entrepreneurship, career readiness, and personal development training programs delivered both in prison and in the community.
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps
www.drbronner.comDr. Bronner's Magic Soaps is an American producer of organic soap and personal care products headquartered in Vista, California. The company was founded in the late 1940s by Emanuel Bronner and continues to be run by members of the Bronner family.
Established by Marty Sokoloff, Good Groceries is an organic food production and distribution company based in Brooklyn, New York. Best known for their Suzie's Own brand of products, Good Groceries is an innovator in the natural health food space. In memory of Marty Sokoloff, we continue to honor his role as an early mentor and supporter of Reentry Essentials.
Honest Jobs
www.honestjobs.comHonest Jobs is America's leading employment and job search website for people affected by the criminal legal system. Honest Jobs understands first-hand the challenges their job seekers face and have developed a unique approach that consistently helps them find better jobs faster. Employers appreciate their tech-enabled solutions that allow them to efficiently build fair-chance hiring programs. Their reentry partners value them for helping their clients reintegrate into society and avoid recidivism.
Industrial Bank
www.industrial-bank.comIndustrial Bank was established in 1934 with a mission to promote financial and economic empowerment to diverse communities. Industrial Bank is fully committed to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and offers free development services such as: financial, homeownership, and entrepreneur literacy. Through the development of standardized curriculums, Industrial Bank empowers and educates youth, adults and seniors to secure their financial freedom.
Life Unbolted
www.lifeunbolted.orgLife Unbolted seeks to dismantle systemic barriers that perpetuate disparities in programming, housing, and employment opportunities for those impacted by the federal carceral system. With generous support from the Tow and Pinkerton Foundations, Life Unbolted is changing lives and strengthening futures.