Legacy Reentry Foundation NFP was established as non profit faith based Mission by Pastor George & ReGina Moore after over a decade of outreach in assisting returning citizens with their reintegration back into society. Through George's personal experience with incarceration and the post-incarceration obstacles that he faced, the goal then bacame his signature phrase, "I'm going back to get me!"
In essence, Legacy was formed based on the personal challenges that George & ReGina encoutered and their desire to prevent others from having to do the same. In following suit, 100% of Legacy's current staff are individuals who have been impacted directly or indirectly by the Legal Justice System. Together, they work daily to expose their clients to God's Inheritance for them through relevant resources such as life skills, job prep, financial literacy, traumatic care, youth development, faith-based teaching and so much more that consistently equips people to be the resource for others that they once needed for themselves - hence the name "Legacy." TIMELINE:
1998-2000, In fighting his case, Pastor George started a ministry tittle "Captive for Christ" both prior to, during and post incarcertion.
2007, being inspired by his wife ReGina, George started a ministry called "King In You" which included weekly newletters.
2011, two books were released on the year anniversery of George and ReGina's marriage called "King In You"- George Moore and "My Faith is My Fabulous - ReGina Moore. George then began to speak and distribute his books in the Lake County Jail where he was eventually positioned as an Educational Chaplain and awarded his own weekly class (T.E.D Talks) in the Lake County Jail.
2014, a generous donor provided Legacy's first office space in Waukegan.
2015, Legacy Reentry Foundation NFP was birthed as an official 501c3 faith based non profit Mission.
2016 (March 5th) Legacy had its official first grand opening.
2019-2020 - Legacy received it's first of two Capital Grants which allowed for the purchase of two buildings joined together that have become Legacy's current Training & Development Center.
2020 Legacy recieved an Operational Grant which has afforded a full and part time staff of 13 Justice Impacted Individuals. TODAY, Legacy Reentry Foundation is still operating under the theme of "empowering people with second chance resources" with the same intent of "going back to get me!"
We are living a LEGACY! - Mission: Isaiah 42:7
THE HOW
Legacy Reentry Foundation NFP is a faith based non profit Mission dedicated to helping the formerly incarcerated - and anyone else in need of "second chance" resources to reitigrate back into society. We primarily focus on the following areas:
REENTRY, YOUTH, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Our Demographic: The Tri-City Lake County Illinois region of Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion
Our Focus: "To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house." - Isaiah 42:7
Our Programs and Services:
Mentorship (juvenile and adult)
Community Service Hours (Legacy is an official Community Service site)
Case Management
From Lock Up To Legacy (Faith Based Outreach & Men's group)
Life Skills Training (Job Readiness, Decision-Making, Financial Literacy, and Coping Skills)
Legacy Arts and Media Program (L.A.M.P for youth and young adults)
Ex.Hale (Women's Group)
Community Based Events (Job Fairs, Expungement, Resources)
More info at: www.legacyreentryfoundation.org
