Constructing Futures

01/17/2024

Guys getting a 2nd chance in life!

01/17/2024

Reducing Recidivism, Transforming Lives

Constructing Futures works to significantly reduce the recidivism rate in America while simultaneously impacting the low income housing epidemic through the training and development of former inmates spiritually, mentally and vocationally.
This unique process will produce a group of people who will (many for the first time) feel a sense of ownership and achievement. Furthermore these skills are in an industry that has been increasingly experiencing a labor shortage. This new found confidence will bear fruit in the manner of low-cost housing, recovery houses and potentially women’s shelters. These are the roots from which most of these offenders have come from.



Addressing a Need

The United States has more people incarcerated than any other country in the world, with more than 2.3 million people currently sitting in prisons. Tax payers bear the brunt of the cost, paying approximately $82 billion dollars a year to maintain our mass incarceration system, which has tripled in the last decade.
The end result of this punish and incarcerate philosophy is that nearly 2 out of 3 inmates released from prison today will return within the next 3 years. Most of these statistics can be attributed to the lack of skills and resources, both personally and vocationally. They give up.
The inability to make ends meet often plays the major role in why one returns to crime.

Offering Opportunity

Rather than handing a bus ticket and a parole officer appointment to those just released, Constructing Futures begins its relationship with these men and women while they are in release status. This helps them more comfortably transition from jail or prison to the work force. Our services build confidence and provide the ability to earn more than just a minimum wage.
Our training can take a person who might only be able to obtain a minimum-wage job and equip them with valuable, marketable skills. In a few short weeks, they’ll develop practical knowledge such as how to read a tape measure, hang drywall, or paint a wall nearly. These skills can nearly double their income-earning capacity.

09/14/2023

GRATITUDE & GENEROSITY UnLoCKs DooRs aNd NEw OPpoRTuNiTieS.
I’m Rhea Thompson, the Public Relations Director for Constructing Futures.
Please, Let me share a short story how I was ask to spare $5 for Gas.
Beyond thinking how far is that going to get you with the price per gallon now days. I didn’t really want to give the $5. Like not at all. However I realized I had it to give & something inside me said to do so. Getting better with these voices/intuition I gave the $5 bill along with the other $1 bill that came out of my purse with it. Later that same day I was blessed with a totally unexpected $500 Reward.
I gave because I was grateful to have enough, not that I had to or expected anything in return. That’s a 100% increase in the $5 initially sowed.
The Universe unlocks doors & multiples the seeds you sow with a pure heart.
Will you sow some seeds this week??

09/11/2023

Please pause for a moment of silence for all the families & their loved ones affect on 9/11

09/07/2023

Please, consider supporting our organization by treating yourself to Panda Express 🐼 on THURSDAY, September 21st 2023.

(ONLINE ORDERS ONLY)
Must apply Code 917502 in the Fundraiser Code Box during online checkout.
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Constructing Futures is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) based out of St. Louis, MO. We provide jobs, training and other valuable resources to men and women who are returning to society after prison. We are helping to transform lives and improving the local communities while rehabbing the blighted houses throughout the St. Louis area. Ultimately our goal is to help get these individuals on a fruitful path to reduce the recidivism rate.

The lack of opportunities, housing, re-entry programs, and social stigmas for those formerly incarcerated is a major issue that only contributes to the rising recidivism rate. The soaring crime rates, strains on our prison system and taxpayers is a huge issue that is often overlooked.

Let’s face it, our organization is not helping cute puppies or innocent children. We are dedicated to the lost, abandoned and most unloved people here on earth. Getting funding is extremely challenging for us.

Everyone deserves a second chance and your help is vital to our organizations mission!

By simply enjoying a meal you can be part of the solution!

THANK YOU & ENJOY 😋

09/06/2023

Happy Wednesday!! Today’s Construction Tip of the day is for HOMEOWNERS
1) Overshoot the budget than undershoot.
2) Research to pick the right builder.
3) Trust the builder.
4) Avoid trends/fads.
5) Invest in Bathrooms & Kitchens.

09/04/2023

Behind the scenes… Another day of hard work with a fantastic group of workers!!

09/02/2023

A teacher gave a balloon to every student, who had to inflate it, write their name on it and throw it in the hallway. The teacher then mixed all the balloons. The students were then given 5 minutes to find their own balloon. Despite a hectic search, no one found their balloon.

At that point, the teacher told the students to take the first balloon that they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it. Within 5 minutes, everyone had their own balloon.

The teacher said to the students: "These balloons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people's happiness, we'll find ours too."

May your life be filled with happiness. ❤️

09/01/2023

FOR ONLY $1.00 PER DAY - your reoccurring donation can help us reduce the recidivism rate and make a significant impact on an often overlooked population. Our organization addresses all the key issues for those facing re-entry after prison. Your donations help guide many men and women back onto a fruitful path and aids in proving value resources, job training & employment services for those desperately in need.

08/30/2023

Constructing Futures AND Decks!!

“Passion is the bridge that takes you from pain to change”- Frida Kahlo
Passion is what fuels our organization & its success.

08/29/2023

Constructing Futures will be hosting another “Giveaway House Event”. Please, contact us if you want to be a Sponsor or would like to partner with us on a Short-term Promotional Fundraiser. https://youtu.be/YOYE4T9jLB8
(2min Short Version of 2nd Giveaway House)

08/24/2023