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Reentry Programs in Virginia

Here are 21 non-profits organizations that assist ex-offenders finding employment in Virginia:

  • 1. Boaz & Ruth

    Three key strategies are: Empowering the physically blighted commercial corridor of Highland Park by restoring buildings, operating social enterprises and providing jobs. Rebuilding lives of men and women needing a second chance through relationships, transitional jobs and training. Connecting Highland Park neighbors and our program participants to the wider Richmond community through shared experiences that bridge racial, economic, and geographic barriers

    3030 Meadowbridge Road, Richmond, 23222

    804-329-4900

  • 2. Catholic Charities - Re-Entry Program

    Catholic Charities is working with a number of partners to serve those who are leaving incarceration and returning to the community. Our goal is to welcome them, promote their success, and to avoid re-incarceration. We offer many programs that support those leaving jail including support in their job search.

    200 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, 22203

    703-841-3832

  • 3. Center for Employment Training - Alexandria

    The Center for Employment Training (CET) is one of the country`s largest, most effective educational, and employment training programs, focused on those who need help the most.

    6295 Edsall Road Plaza 500, Alexandria, 22312

    703-461-9767

  • 4. Colonial Community Corrections Transitional Services

    Colonial Community Corrections Transitional Services provides transitional services upon release from incarceration. Transitional services include emergency housing, job placement referrals, mentoring, and job readiness training._x000D_

    4093 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, 23188

    757-564-2311

  • 5. Friends of Guest House

    Friends of Guest House provides female ex-offenders the structure, supervision, support and assistance they need so they can become self-sufficient responsible members of the community.

    One East Luray Avenue, Alexandria, 22301

    703-549-8072

  • 6. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys - Madison Heights

    Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is dedicated to providing effective, comprehensive employment services to men and women with criminal convictions. Our highly structured and tightly supervised Re-Entry services help returning citizens regain and discover the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.

    174 River James Shopping Center, Madison Heights, 24572

    434-200-9920

  • 7. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys - Radford

    Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is dedicated to providing effective, comprehensive employment services to men and women with criminal convictions. Our highly structured and tightly supervised Re-Entry services help returning citizens regain and discover the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.

    103 Duncan Lane, Radford, 24141

    540-639-9027

  • 8. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys - Rocky Mount

    Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is dedicated to providing effective, comprehensive employment services to men and women with criminal convictions. Our highly structured and tightly supervised Re-Entry services help returning citizens regain and discover the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.

    1045 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, 24151

    540-483-0296

  • 9. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys - Staunton

    Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is dedicated to providing effective, comprehensive employment services to men and women with criminal convictions. Our highly structured and tightly supervised Re-Entry services help returning citizens regain and discover the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.

    1600 North Coalter Street, Staunton, 24401

    540-250-6238

  • 10. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys - YouthBuild

    Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is dedicated to providing effective, comprehensive employment services to men and women with criminal convictions. Our highly structured and tightly supervised Re-Entry services help returning citizens regain and discover the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.

    2502 Melrose Avenue, NW, Roanoke, 24017

    540-581-0620

  • 11. Northern Neck Offender Re-Entry Services

    Persons about to be released from incarceration or those who have been recently released to the Northern Neck are eligible for Offender Re-Entry and Transition Services.

    3908 Richmond Rd., Warsaw, 22572

    804-333-6006

  • 12. Northern Neck Offender Re-Entry Services - Community Based Probation Services

    Persons about to be released from incarceration or those who have been recently released to the Northern Neck are eligible for Offender Re-Entry and Transition Services.

    3908 Richmond Rd., Warsaw, 22572

    804-333-6006

  • 13. OAR of Arlington County, Inc

    The Employment and Transition Services team provides professional re-entry services to inmates and ex-offenders of Arlington County and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church. OAR transition advisors assist ex-offenders who are dedicated to avoiding re-incarceration and becoming established in the community as responsible and productive citizens.

    1400 North Uhle Street, Arlington, 22201

    703-228-7030

  • 14. OAR of Northern Virginia

    OAR offers comprehensive reentry services designed to build skills, address criminogenic risk factors, and prepare individuals for a successful release from incarceration. OAR performs risk and needs assessments, develops case plans, offers programing, and provides case management for community members in the Loudoun Adult Detention Center.

    10700 Page Ave., Fairfax, 22030

    703-246-3033

  • 15. OAR of Richmond

    OAR offers comprehensive reentry services designed to build skills, address criminogenic risk factors, and prepare individuals for a successful release from incarceration. OAR performs risk and needs assessments, develops case plans, offers programing, and provides case management for community members in the Loudoun Adult Detention Center.

    3111 West Clay Street, Richmond, 23230

    804-643-2746

  • 16. Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources - Charlottesville

    This program focuses on the reintegration of incarcerated adults into the community.

    750 Harris Street, Charlottesville, 22903

    434-296-2441

  • 17. People Incorporated of Virginia

    People Incorporated is one of the country's largest, most effective educational, and employment training programs, focused on those who need help the most.

    1173 West Main Street, Abingdon, 24210

    276-623-9000

  • 18. Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley

    If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, have dropped out of high school or have been involved in the court system, TAP�s youth employment training programs offers: - career training programs - mentoring - other services to help you pursue well-paying job opportunities.

    302 2nd Street, Roanoke, 24011

    540-767-6222

  • 19. Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley - Youth Employment Program

    Complemented by our adult employment programs, you may be eligible to receive additional services including stipends, transportation reimbursements, and appropriate clothing, as necessary.

    302 2nd Street, Roanoke, 24011

    540-777-4673

  • 20. Virginia C.A.R.E.S.

    Virginia CARES, Inc. is a state wide non-profit Community Action Agency which assists newly released parolees and their families in making a successful transition from prison to their community.

    108 Henry St. N.W., Roanoke, 24016

    540-342-9427

  • 21. Virginia Tidewater Consortium Outreach Program

    VTC�s Outreach Program serves out-of-school youth between 16-24 years of age who reside in the cities of Southside Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach). Youth are tested for academic achievement levels and provided with remedial instruction if applicable. Youth receive one-on-one mentoring services focusing on education and employment preparation. Participants have the opportunity to either work towards their GED or enroll in a post-secondary educational program. Other topics addressed include building a resume, interview skills training, assistance with finding and applying to jobs, financial aid information, scholarship sources, work stipend opportunities, and monetary incentives for completing significant program milestones.

    861 Glenrock Rd, Norfolk, 23502

    757-683-3183

Data is retrieved from CareerOneStop. Last update on February 2023