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United Returning Citizen Gala Keynote Speaker, Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams’ On His Vision For Uplifting Lives and Communities
United Returning Citizen’s annual fundraising gala: An Evening in Casablanca on October 6 at Stambaugh Auditorium is on the horizon, and the spotlight is firmly fixed on this year’s keynote speaker, Jay Williams. A devoted advocate for community progress and transformation, the former Youngstown mayor is poised to enhance Gala’s fundraising endeavors and incite a…
Read MoreUnited Returning Citizen Gala Honoree, Tyrell Oliver On Overcoming Social Stigmas And Changing His Life After Incarceration
“When you can take money out of the equation and fill it in with love, you’ll be doing it for a long time,” asserts United Returning Citizen of the Year and entrepreneur Tyrell Oliver. How Oliver transformed his life after incarceration Oliver has a checkered past. While many may have written him off after returning…
Read MoreUnited Returning Citizen Casablanca Gala Honoree Cashara Bradley Shares Her Mission To Help Others
At the start of the interview, United Returning Citizens Housing Specialist Cashara Bradley wore a beaming smile, nearly speechless with gratitude. As a returning citizen, her path to restoring her life sheds light on the power of second chances for those previously incarcerated.
Read MoreTips to Land Housing As A Returning Citizen
Finding suitable housing is often one of the most difficult challenges for returning citizens when returning to society after incarceration. The stigma and discrimination associated with a criminal record can make finding housing difficult. In their efforts to start over, returning citizens face a significant barrier in the form of homelessness.
Read MoreHow URC’s Casablanca Gala Aims To End Homelessness For Returning Citizens
URC’s Casablanca Gala to Raise Funds for E.Z. Way & Project Good Homes For Returning Citizens As formerly incarcerated individuals strive to rebuild their lives after paying their dues to society, they face significant challenges in finding stable housing. This leads to a vicious cycle of homelessness. United Returning Citizens (URC) is a holistic movement…
Read MoreBeyond the Bars: Rappers Who Found Redemption Through Music and Advocacy
Rappers Who Found Redemption Through Music and Advocacy More than any other genre, hip-hop has served as a powerful platform for self-expression and storytelling. From Slick Rick to Gucci Mane, numerous rap stars have faced incarceration and used their personal journeys as lessons of resilience, redemption, and mental health. Just as these rap stars have…
Read MoreURC Unfolds The Real Reason Black Men Aren’t in Therapy
The Real Reason Black Men Aren’t in Therapy There is a significant disparity in the utilization of therapy services among Black men and children. The underrepresentation of Black men in therapy is not only a mental health issue but also intersects with the complexities of the criminal justice system. We can examine realities like the…
Read MoreNew Research Shows Promise for Non-Traditional PTSD Therapies
New Research Shows Promise for Non-Traditional PTSD Therapies New research is shedding light on non-traditional therapies that show promise in alleviating symptoms and improving the well-being of individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is critical to address the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated people, particularly those who may have higher rates of PTSD.…
Read MoreFirst-time Homeownership: URC Project Good Homes
FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP: URC PROJECT GOOD HOMES The dream of homeownership can best be described by acclaimed actor and activist Wendell Pierce, who once said, “That is the heart and soul of the American dream, homeownership, the idea of being able to buy a house and start to build your family.” Homeownership should be a dream…
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