Mississippi Center for Re-Entry

11/27/2024

Keep your fingers crossed 🤞🏾:

The Supreme Court race between Justice Jim Kitchens and Jenifer Branning will come down to Holmes County and a battle over absentee votes.

11/27/2024

Amy St. Pe has won a seat on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. She defeats Jennifer Schloegel in today’s runoff election in South Mississippi.

11/26/2024

Today is the runoff elections for seats on the Mississippi Supreme Court and Mississippi Court of Appeals.

The Supreme Court runoff will see incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens, a moderate-to-liberal justice, running against Jenifer Branning, one of the most conservative state senators.

Supreme Court justices in Mississippi serve 8 years —that’s nearly a decade of decisions affecting our rights and laws

Your vote on today will decide which Supreme Court justice who will serve for the next 8 years. Think about what’s at stake — our justice system, education system, and democracy as a whole - are on the line.

Not sure where to vote on November 26th? Find your polling location here: https://myelectionday.sos.state.ms.us/VoterOutreach/Pages/VOSearch.aspx

Supreme Court District 1 counties include: Bolivar, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jefferson, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Madison, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Sunflower, Warren, Washington, Yazoo.

Make a plan to get to the polls to vote and make your voice count!

11/23/2024

👥 Children of incarcerated parents face unique challenges in their academic and emotional lives.

Join the on January 8, alongside experts from the and , for a webinar empowering school and correctional facilities to support these children and their families.

🔗 Register Now: https://csgjusticecenter.org/events/supporting-children-of-incarcerated-parents-school-and-school-based-mental-health-collaboration/

11/22/2024

Proud moment 👏🏾

🎉 **Congratulations to Kimberly!** 🎉

A huge shoutout to Kimberly for completing her first tech certification in **Technical Support Fundamentals**! 🌟 Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to growth are truly inspiring.

Kimberly shared: *“This certification is just the beginning. It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing in the tech world.”*

We can’t wait to see where this milestone takes her next!

It’s only up from here!🚀

11/22/2024

20% of formerly incarcerated people report suffering from food insecurity - double that of the general population– with even higher rates among formerly incarcerated women and Black individuals.

The RESTORE Act of 2023 (H.R.3479 and S.1753) which would remove the national lifetime ban from SNAP for individuals with felony drug convictions. Everyone should have access to food, and punishing individuals by restricting this access does nothing to improve public safety or discourage unhealthy behavior.

With, 91% of individuals suffering from food insecurity upon release from incarceration, it is imperative that Congress ensure equal access to food benefits regardless of one’s past.

Email or call your representative using the following template: https://mstr.app/2df739ab-c546-4f91-ac07-2d25cbc80c03.

Read the full context of the RESTORE ACT of 2023 here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3479.

WE NEED YOUR HELP‼️ Call to email your representative today!

Summary of H.R.3479 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): RESTORE Act of 2023

11/21/2024

Okay let’s get ready to advocate!

Every five years, Congress has the ability to bring forth a farm bill – a robust piece of legislation that outlines the United States’ agricultural and food policies, including programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The farm bill holds solutions to some of the most urgent issues facing Americans today.

The inclusion of bipartisan legislation that sets underserved families and those impacted by the justice system up for long-term success by addressing food insecurity accessibility issues.

Congress bills H.R.3479 and S.1753 (Restore Act of 2023) which would remove the national lifetime ban from SNAP for individuals with felony drug convictions. Everyone should have access to food, and punishing individuals by restricting this access does nothing to improve public safety or discourage unhealthy behavior.

Here is a fact sheet to review before we start contacting members of Congress to pass a comprehensive, bipartisan farm bill this Congress.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT‼️

Share this link https://mstr.app/2df739ab-c546-4f91-ac07-2d25cbc80c03 with other advocates, and formerly incarcerated individuals to directly reach out to their elected official encouraging the passage of a bipartisan farm bill.

By filling out the personal information on the link, you can choose whether to send their lawmakers an email and/or call their lawmakers’ office to make their voices heard.

Strong communities and individuals need reliable and accessible food security including formerly incarcerated individuals, who are striving for stability and self-sufficiency need a farm bill that helps them get there.

11/20/2024

Great article to read when thinking about who to vote for during the runoff on November 26:

The outcome of the Nov. 26 runoff between a moderate Mississippi Supreme Court justice and a conservative challenger could change the court’s outlook.

11/20/2024

Mississippi, the Supreme Court runoff election is on November 26th — the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Make your plan to vote and make your voice heard!

Election Details:
● Date: November 26, 2024
● Race: State Supreme Court
● Locations: Supreme Court District 1
○ Counties: Bolivar, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jefferson, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Madison, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Sunflower, Warren, Washington, Yazoo

Visit the Secretary of State website to find your polling location.

Our rights are on the line.

11/19/2024

🌟 Building a Vision for a Second Chance 🌟

Our TechRise: Women in Reentry cohort is hard at work creating vision boards to help visualize their second chance at life! These boards are an incredible way for the ladies to reflect on what they truly want and need to build the lives they deserve.

A huge shoutout to our amazing board secretary, Angela Dawson, for hosting these transformative workshops. Her guidance is helping the women focus on their goals and gain the confidence to move forward.

Each of these women is nonviolent and ready to activate their new lives with hope, determination, and a clear vision of the future. We’re so proud of their progress and can’t wait to share more of their journey with you!

✨ Stay tuned for updates and cheer them on as they take these powerful steps forward!