This resource guide provides information on organizations that will help women navigate the justice system, prevent recidivism, and provide resources as they reenter the workforce.
Do you think your organization should be added to the list? Please reach out to Jovida Hill, Director of the Office of Engagement for Women, at Jovida.Hill@phila.gov.
Sisters Returning Home
Sisters Returning Home is a nonprofit organization that provides transitional services that include, family reunification assistance, mentoring, job training/placement, and life skills development that returning women need to productively reconnect with their families and their community.
Address: 302 West School House Lane
Web: Sistersreturninghome.org
Email: info@sistersreturninghome.org
Phone: 215-900-4202
Sisters Returning Home hours of operations have been modified as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. We will continue to services all clients with individually scheduled appointments. We will continue to check email messages throughout this process and respond to voice mail messages. If you have an immediate need please feel free to call the Sisters Returning Home cell number 215-882-1402.
Ardella’s House
Ardella’s House is a nonprofit organization committed to helping women with criminal justice histories realize new possibilities for themselves and their families. Ardella’s House creates successful transition opportunities for women ex-offenders who are returning home and aspire to become productive members of their communities.
Address: 2428 N. 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone Number: 215-200-6006
I’m FREE (Females Reentering Empowering Each Other)
I’m FREE – Females Reentering Empowering Each Other, is an organization that assists women transitioning from corrections to community by advocating for gender-responsive, trauma-informed care; providing consultation to agencies and offering innovative services for women and their families.
Address: 4700 Wissahickon Ave., Suite 126, Bldg. A Philadelphia, PA 19144
Email: ImFREEonline@gmail.com
Phone Number: 215-951-0300 Ext. 2147
Maternity Care Coalition
The mission of Maternity Care Coalition is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families, and enhance school readiness for children 0-3.
Address: 2000 Hamilton Street, #205 Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone Number: 215-972-0700
Mayor’s Office of Reintegration Services—RISE
The Mayor’s Office of Reintegration Services (RISE) works closely with enrolled participants to develop individualized plans focused on successful and permanent reintegration and long-term self-sustainability. Services provided include case management, courses in life skills and job readiness, linkages to various wrap around supports, and employment assistance.
Address: 1425 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone Number: 215-683-3370
Mothers in Charge
Mothers in Charge is a violence prevention, education and intervention-based organization, which advocates and supports youth, young adults, families and community organizations affected by violence.
Address: 520 N Delaware Ave, Suite 302 Philadelphia, PA 19123
Email: info@mothersincharge.org
Phone Number: (215) 228-1718
The People’s Paper Co-Op
The People’s Paper Co-op (PPC) is an ongoing initiative by the Village of Arts and Humanities that connects formerly incarcerated individuals together with artists, civil rights lawyers, and many others to run a multitude of programs and initiatives. The PPC works with individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system to develop the tools, skills, and networks to advocate for themselves, their families, and residents across the city.
Address: 2544 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19133
Email:Courtney@villagearts.org
Why Not Prosper
Why Not Prosper’s mission is to help women from prison systems discover their own strength by provding them with the support and resources that will empower them to become responsible, economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the community.
Address: 717 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone number: 215-842-2360
Bridges to Home Program of the Mental Health Partnerships
Bridges to Home focuses on women and people who identify as female who are impacted by the criminal justice system. Our priority are people who are experiencing mental/emotional/psychological distress, substance abuse and who have historically or will be facing homelessness. The goal of Bridges to Home is to provide support services and training to become Certified Peer Specialists during incarceration.
Address: 2709 N. Broad Street. Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone: 267-507-3887
Homeless Advocacy Project
Homeless Advocacy Project provides free legal help for individuals and families who are experiencing or facing homelessness.
Address: 1429 Walnut Street, 15th Floor. Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-523-9595
Email: info@haplegal.org
Sankofa Healing Studio
Focus on healing of women and girls who have been trauma-impacted and justice-involved. Using a gender-responsive and trauma-specific way.
Our approach includes the use of artistic expression to address the complex trauma women are dealing with. Many women who have had traumatic experiences are unable to verbally express their emotions or simply aren’t ready to talk about painful past experience. Using arts and crafts, women are able to learn a new skill, forge a safe therapeutic bond, and begin their healing journey.
Address: 1415 North Broad Street, Suite 221C, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
Email: info@SankofaHealingStudio.org
Phone: 215 -802-3533
Mural Arts Program Restorative Justice Women’s Guild
This arts and wellness-focused paid reentry program, serves the unique needs of returning women and their families, including both personal and professional development, supportive services, resource-sharing, mentorship, relationship-building, and entrepreneurship – with a focus on job readiness. Participants take a holistic approach to transforming their lives based on three primary pillars: self-care, job readiness, and art inclusivity.
Address: Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at the Thomas Eakins House
1727-29 Mt. Vernon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Email: info@muralarts.org
Phone: 215 -685-0750
