The Reentry Initiative

Since 2017, The Reentry Initiative (TRI) has empowered formerly incarcerated individuals to break the cycle of recidivism and rebuild their lives. In 2024, we saw incredible growth thanks to a strong partnership with the Boulder County Justice System and generous grant support. We expanded our team, most of whom come to the work with lived experience. We have increased member engagement, and introduced new healing modalities like art and dance therapy. These holistic, individualized approaches have helped our members move beyond survival—many for the first time—toward truly thriving.

But we can’t do it alone. With your support on Colorado Gives Day, we can continue providing life-changing services, from peer support to home-cooked meals, in safe, welcoming spaces like the Deborah K. Simmons Serenity Room, named for our beloved founder. Your generosity will ensure more members can choose their own path to healing and create lasting change in their lives and communities. Help us build a future where all people have the opportunity thrive!

Why is TRI important?

"We need organizations like The Reentry Initiative to help us reintegrate back into society. We don't have enough programs to help us. TRI is important because it shows us how to change our criminal behaviors and our way of thinking. It helps us to be better people." -TRI Member

"Our partnership with TRI is important because we can't serve the parole and homeless population alone. The resources for parolees, especially females, is very limited. TRI offers resources and assistance to those who need a hand-up not a hand-out. A lot of organizations are not willing to assist anyone with a criminal history. TRI is willing to offer a second chance to those who need it most. Because of TRI we have more resources available to us in our community." -Community Partner, Longmont Parole