Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs

09/01/2026

HIRING: Communications & Operations Intern https://www.croporganization.org/career-opportunities?ashby_jid=a06b8e44-9660-4e66-91ff-0ea6c5534bac

Help us tell our stories! CROP is hiring a part-time Communications & Operations Intern to support with content creation and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our campus in west Oakland. Find details and how to apply at the link above or on our website.

📅 October 5 2026 - March 5 2027
📍 Oakland CA
⏰ 3 days/week
💵 $25/hour
🏁 Apply by September 18, 2026

08/27/2026

Many people coming home from prison are starting over financially with no savings, no bank account, and little guidance on managing money in the outside world. That’s why financial wellness is a core part of the Ready 4 Life fellowship at Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs.

Last week, our partner Chase hosted the first of many financial wellness sessions for our LA fellows. Community Manager Christopher Beene covered everything from credit and budgeting, to what it actually takes to prepare to buy a home. And our fellows turned up suited, booted, and ready to learn!

A big thank you to Chase for supporting our LA fellows and making financial wellness part of their journey

08/21/2026

Summer intern Clara, signing off✌️

08/20/2026

See what our formerly incarcerated fellows told The Oaklandside about their reentry journeys!

Huge thanks to Roselyn Romero for taking the time to visit campus and speak with our community about the experience of returning citizens 🩵

Read the full article here:

CROP’s residential fellowship gives formerly incarcerated people housing, job training, and peer support as they rebuild their lives and pursue careers.

08/13/2026

CROP fellow Jesse speaks with KQED about starting CROP Organization's Ready 4 Life program and his future career plans!

08/07/2026

"This is not a seminar..this is your life."

Every Ready 4 Life fellowship begins with three days that challenge how you think about yourself, your future, and what's possible.

Fellows come together to start building the mindset and community that will carry them through the year ahead. But it all starts with an important decision - to show up and participate fully.

Welcome to the newest Ready 4 Life cohorts in LA and the Bay Area! We're excited to walk this journey with you.

08/05/2026

Hundreds of people inside Folsom State Prison just graduated from our Quest program, which teaches goal setting and personal responsibility. Catch a glimpse of the ceremony 👀

07/31/2026

Welcome, Cohort 6! A new group of fellows just moved in to our Oakland campus ready to start their journey with CROP. Welcome home! hashtag hashtag hashtag

07/22/2026

Prison is hard on relationships. When people come out, there’s a lot of pressure to make up for lost time. But it’s not always that easy. At CROP, we recognize that family relationships are a crucial part of the reentry journey. Where possible, we work with fellows to support reunification. We can either go fast alone, or far together 💙

07/08/2026

Only ONE WEEK left to apply.

We're looking for a Program Coach with lived experience of incarceration to help lead transformational in-prison and reentry programming that empowers people to build thriving futures.

If you're passionate about mentorship, leadership, and creating pathways to success, this could be your next chapter.

As a Program Coach, you will:
- Facilitate CROP's in-prison and Ready 4 Life curricula
- Coach participants in both group and one-on-one settings
- Support participant recruitment and program success
- Help reimagine what reentry can look like through compassion, accountability, and community

📍 Full-time | Hybrid | Oakland, CA (periodic travel to California state prisons)
💰 $35.58–$38.94/hour
🚨Application deadline: July 15, 2026

If you're ready to make a lasting impact, don't wait—the application closes in just one week.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.croporganization.org/career-opportunities?ashby_jid=fca2eccb-91fe-4877-8efa-0b74c566ad0e&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=program_coach&fbclid=IwY2xjawS7ZvNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMSmZoYXdjUUdHcmN4Y3V0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtXiP2GhAhiXkDSTxDXk8s5m3bkA5tDbf9ErW1AGDtr22dHE8PFTwzLC5P6C_aem_-7PRP-9OZLOU-LgEnIgcSg