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Last Updated: 18 May 2015
The transition from jail back into the community is filled with chances to fail. The statistics bear out that many parolees return to the lifestyle that led them to incarceration.
A 32 year old man named Lou came to The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Family Services (EFS) program after he was discharged from jail. He was trying to be optimistic about finding a job because he didn’t want to “live off the welfare system.”
However, it was very hard for him to find work. He came back to EFS numerous times for food and transportation assistance throughout his job search, and we also provided him with information about places that were hiring. He remained optimistic and soon reported that he had two interviews lined up.
Soon after, Lou returned to EFS for the last time to happily report that he had been hired for two part-time jobs! EFS provided Lou with more bus passes to ensure that he could get to and from work until he receives his first paycheck. He cried as he related how grateful he was that The Salvation Army was there to encourage and support him during this transition when his own family was not. Lou now has two jobs and is doing well for himself. He states he is forever grateful to The Salvation Army for all the support, encouragement, and assistance we provided to help him get back on his feet.
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