Rhode Island Family Life Center
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The Rhode Island Family Life Center (RIFLC) is a one-stop nonprofit that provides services for formerly incarcerated individuals - preparing inmates for release, providing strong support during the post-release period and assisting families of offenders returning home through support and counseling that builds on individual and family strengths. In 2007, RIFLC piloted the "Green Team" - a program to beautify Providence's South Side, while providing transitional job opportunities to clients. Of the 16 participants, 85 percent were placed in jobs as a result of the program.
SVPRI began an engagement with RIFLC in September 2007. With the help of SVPRI the RIFLC will expand this program to include landscaping, painting and property improvement projects, and market these services to Community Development Corporations and large institutions that own or maintain multiple properties. Profits from the program will continue to fund the program's growth, with a goal of transitioning up to 50 RIFLC clients annually into full time employment.
Since our engagement with SVPRI our organization has been immersed with our dedicated engagement team to develop this project in a way that is sustainable, well-planned and ultimately successful at reducing recidivism rates and helping people access the opportunities they need to change their lives.
SVPRI has been instrumental is sharpening our focus on goal planning and shared vision. We have embarked on a journey of identifying our stakeholders and developing the best possible business to serve both RIFLC clients and the customers we serve.