Webinar to Help People Build and Restore Finances After Leaving Jail or Prison, April 4
(Gesher Human Services, March 27, 2024)
Southfield, MI –Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will be holding a free webinar on Thursday, April 4 at 1 p.m. called “Re-entry and Money”. The program is for Michiganders who may have been incarcerated and need advice on how to build and restore their finances. More than a quarter million Michiganders are released annually from jail (people who are awaiting trial or serving sentences of less than a year) or prison (people serving sentences for felonies or for more than one year) according to figures from Prison Policy.
“Many times, recent parolees have been abused financially, even by members of their family utilizing their credit, identity and more while they were incarcerated, so now they need to rebuild their entire lives,” explained Financial Education Manager Laltsha Cunningham. “We will help them dispute items on their credit and rebuild their credit, learn how to manage and budget money. Our aim is to help people get back on a strong financial track.”
The program will also provide information on employment services, job fairs and legal assistance if they need to obtain new IDs or other legal documents. Resources for other additional supportive services, such as expungement clinics, will also be provided.
To register for the free program click here or call 248.233.4299, email financialhelp@geshermi.org or go to the events page at www.geshermi.org.
About Gesher Human Services
Gesher Human Services is a non-profit organization providing a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home and in the community. It is dedicated to helping people across metro Detroit lead more stable and fulfilling lives through workforce development, career mobility, behavioral health, inclusion programming and residential services that serve all metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community. The organization works with job seekers, people with disabilities, older adults, and the community at large to provide skills, support, and equitable opportunities for people to succeed. Uniting two of metro Detroit’s most influential Jewish human services agencies, JVS Human Services and Kadima, Gesher brings over 110 years of combined experience facilitating equitable employment opportunities and better mental health outcomes for residents. With a network of more than 400 employees and volunteers across 25 locations in southeast Michigan, Gesher delivers a continuum of services and support that directly impacts the lives of over 26,000 individuals and families annually. More information at www.geshermi.org.
