USA
The Program – Alabama
The JUMPSTART Alabama Experience
In cooperation with our donors, churches and the community, JUMPSTART disciples current and former prisoners and assists with re-entry to society. We accomplish our mission through Community Partnerships to address the spiritual, educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs.
JUMPSTART Inside Program
The Inside Program introduces the person of Jesus Christ to participants and helps them discover a greater purpose for their lives.
The distinguishing attributes of our program are:
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A year-long intensive discipleship process
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Unique, peer-to-peer assessments that ensure accountability and drive growth
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Class curriculum focused on transforming lives through: worship, fellowship, discipleship, mentoring, serving others, living with purpose, and reentry education.
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A stress on daily living out our core values of accountability, responsibility, and submission to authority
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100 participants enter the program annually, with a 44% average successful completion rate. Those who drop out and don’t complete the program are welcome to take it again the following year. But of those who do finish, they have a 95% success rate on staying out of prison.
“The opportunity that JUMPSTART AL has given me, has been instrumental in my walk with Christ, and has given me the basic knowledge of God’s Word, in which has allowed me to set aside things of this world, and to focus on glorifying Him in all that I do.”
Shannon, Inside Program Participant
JUMPSTART Outside Program
The Outside Program provides a safe and stable environment for people in transition after incarceration. This 12-month, Christ-centered program offers our participants:
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Low-cost, safe and stable housing
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Individual case management
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Access to physical, mental and dental healthcare
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Transportation to service providers, employment and shopping
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Permanent and meaningful employment at a living wage
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Financial stability training
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A recovery program for chemical dependency
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Individual mentoring
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Community engagement
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Healthy recreational activities
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Spiritual growth opportunities
“These guys really care. To come out and for us to feel that love… that gives us hope. Now I’m not just some inmate. Now I’m not just some criminal. But I’m a brother. I sincerely take that to my heart.“
Curt, Outside Program Participant
JUMPSTART Results
Those who complete the program:
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Have a 95% success rate.
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Are gainfully employed in positions that pay a living wage and have growth potential
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Live in stable housing
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Are members of a church
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Utilize sound financial principles to live within their means and meet their obligations
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Have a healthy support network, and often become leaders within their communities
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Live surrendered lives to Jesus Christ
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Live out God’s purpose for their life
How Can You Help?
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FINANCIALLY
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AS A VOLUNTEER
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ABOUT US
CONTACT
ALABAMA
JUMPSTART ALABAMA
PO Box 356
Centreville, AL 35042
+1 (205) 926-4722
info@jumpstartal.org
JUMPSTART is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing a Christian environment for ex-offenders that will allow them to transition from incarceration to a productive life.