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Honoring and recognizing The Elevation Project, a non-profit organization, for its outstanding contributions to reducing recidivism, supporting formerly incarcerated individuals, and helping create pathways to a brighter future
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WHEREAS, The Elevation Project has been an ambitious non-profit organization aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of Philadelphia, particularly by addressing the needs of formerly incarcerated individuals through holistic services, empowerment, and new pathways for success; and
WHEREAS, There are an estimated 400,000 Philadelphians living with criminal convictions and lasting legal system records, and mass incarceration has contributed to the U.S. poverty rate by an estimated 20%; and
WHEREAS, Research has shown that a family's chance of remaining low-income is 40% higher if the father is incarcerated, and on average, 40% of those released from incarceration re-offend within one year, while 65% recidivate within three years; and
WHEREAS, The Elevation Project works to break this cycle by providing comprehensive services to formerly incarcerated individuals to aid in their reentry journey as well providing support to ensure future success; and
WHEREAS, The Elevation Project's reentry hub, located in West Philadelphia, provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to access essential wraparound services, including housing referrals, employment assistance, education and skills development, mental health and substance abuse support, family reunification services, and mentorship, all designed to help individuals successfully rebuild their lives and thrive; and
WHEREAS, The Transformative Business Center, conducted by the Elevation Project, is one of the first facilities of its kind in the country, providing a unique and supportive environment for formerly incarcerated individuals, particularly men over 18 years old from across Philadelphia, to build and grow thriving businesses; and
WHEREAS, The success...
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