“All Things New” Capital Campaign Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry 1963 1982 2008 2013 2014 TPOM History Local volunteers began visiting inmates in the Nashville jail. The Harpeth Hills church had the vision to form a collaborative effort to unite the volunteers under one umbrella ministry, known as the Nashville Prison Ministry. The ministry became known as the Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry, reflecting a statewide effort. The ministry became a 501c3, nonprofit, public charity. 400 volunteers, serving inmates in nine state prisons and in 20 county jails. The ministry conducts worship services, teaches NewLife Behavior classes (i.e., faith based, life skills such as substance abuse recovery, parenting and anger management) and hosts a summer camp for children of the incarcerated. Key Facts Concerning Incarceration n In 2013, Tennessee had 108,000 convicted felons in prison, on probation or parole. n In 2013, the operating budget for the Tennessee Department of Corrections was $900,000,000. n It costs $24,500 to house one inmate annually in Tennessee. n In Tennessee, 10,000 men and women are released from custody each year and about 60% are on parole. n In 2013, 15.9% of all felons in custody were convicted in Davidson County. n The recidivism rate in Tennessee (i.e., percentage who return to prison) is 46% over a three year time frame but according to numerous studies is below 20% for those participating in faith-based prison programs. n Every day, our local jails release on average 120 from Davidson County, 25 from Sumner County and 15 from Robertson County. n 97% of all the incarcerated will be released into our communities at some point. Goals & Objectives TPOM Reentry Center The reentry center in Nashville will serve as a hub for job training, interview training, enhanced computer skills, life skills training and Christian mentoring. TPOM Transitional Housing This vision includes transitional housing, one for men and one for women in close proximity to the reentry center. This will provide a Christcentered residential space that will nurture and support a lifestyle that gives parolees the best opportunity for a new beginning. Rains Avenue Church To serve the released offender and community, weekly worship services and 12-Step classes will be offered. A Holistic Ministry TPOM understands the needs of the incarcerated and will seek to have a center that addresses the spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs of the returning citizen. TPOM’s Vision And Passion TPOM has the vision, passion and the experience to accomplish this mission. This ministry has a 50 year history of representing Christ in the jails and prisons across this state. We have passionate and well-trained staff members, some formerly incarcerated, who know how to influence the offender in a positive manner. 8 Staff Member Reflects on TPOM When I was incarcerated at Tennessee Prison for Women, life had no meaning for me. I was so used to walking in the dark that the thought of walking in the light had no impact. Then I started going to church with volunteers from TPOM. I still Thomas & Naomi remember the day I met Thomas Snow at a Sunday service and he made this statement, “Ladies, what if this is your last chance?” That day I knew I had to change. After being released I went to a transitional house with TPOM and graduated the program. I am so blessed to be a part of this ministry that reaches out to men and women like me. I have no doubt this ministry saved my life, because without the love and compassion that these men and women give, I would still be a lost sinner. - Naomi Hurt Current Commitments To Our $1,000,000 Goal q The Hillsboro Church of Christ has donated a 6,000 square-foot building to TPOM, valued at $250,000. The building is near the Nashville Fairgrounds at 136 Rains Avenue. q In addition to the $250,000 in-kind donation of the building, we have received $300,000 in pledges. The in-kind and cash pledges together total $550,000. We are over halfway toward our $1,000,000 goal. By partnering together, lives will be changed. q Due to our strong growth in our annual support, we are confident that we will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the reentry center. Outcome Measurements q Job training would be measured by the number who successfully complete the training and how many are placed in full-time jobs. q We will monitor how many maintain employment for a period of one year. q Recidivism data would be collected and analyzed for graduates for a period of three years. k Time Frame October 2014: Repairs and improvements scheduled to begin. February 2015: TPOM staff moves to the reentry center. July 2015: Reentry center opens with job training, counseling and mentoring. August 2015: Worship services and 12-Step classes begin. July 2016: Transitional houses for men and women operational. Future Home of TPOM 136 Rains Avenue • Nashville, Tennessee We have already received pledges of $550,000. Help us reach our goal! Capital Campaign Budget: $1,000,000 Cost of Building (In-Kind).................$250,000 Building Repairs ..............................$150,000 Transitional Men’s Quadplex ...........$250,000 Transitional Women’s Quadplex ......$250,000 Renovation Of Homes .......................$50,000 Reentry Programming For 1 Year ......$50,000 TOTAL...........................................$1,000,000 Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry P.O. Box 419 • Madison, Tennessee 37116 Phone: 615-870-1126 Email: [email protected] www.tnprisonministry.org Thomas Snow, Executive Director