Imagine this… You or someone you love has been incarcerated and is returning to society. You know there are barriers for these "re-entrants," including the need to provide a good life for themselves and their families and to contribute to our community. Vera Institute of Justice found that "incarcerated people who participate in postsecondary education are 48 percent less likely to recidivate than those who do not. The odds of recidivism decrease as incarcerated people achieve higher education levels."

The Re-entrants, Inside and Out Program at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, will prepare re-entrants for successful employment by offering educational opportunities both during and immediately after incarceration. These opportunities would include selecting a skilled training program of study in a re-entrant-friendly, high-priority occupation, such as advanced manufacturing, logistics and heavy-equipment operator. 

Students will receive a second chance at educational and employment success while receiving career and academic preparation with support from HACC employees, case managers and community agencies that stand ready to partner with HACC in this endeavor.

Investing in this project through the HACC Foundation will allow education to help break the cycle of crime and poverty for these returning community members and for future generations. Please give a gift to this project today. Thank you!