Zachariah Presutti, SJ, a Jesuit of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus in response to the systemic injustices that perpetuate the cycle of recidivism and poverty among our returning citizens. prison walls. Thrive for Life currently offers quality meditative and reflective services for an examined life rooted in the spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, to incarc
erated men and women in over six federal, state, and local correctional facilities in the New York metropolitan area. Dedicated and committed to a continuity of care for all those we accompany behind the prison walls, Ignacio House of Studies, established in June 2019, offers transitional supportive housing for returning citizens as they continue the good work of education through our local University partnerships. "I give thanks for brother Zach and the Thrive for Life team. They helped me understand how much I am loved despite the worst thing I ever did. I desire more than ever to be done with my old ways. I finally found myself again. I want another chance to love again."
- Victor, an inmate at a NYS correctional facility
