Exodus Ministries
Exodus Ministries is a Dallas, Texas-based non-denominational Christian former prisoner rehabilitation organization, which attempts to help those who are released from prison back into society at large.[1] The organization is not affiliated with Exodus International, an ex-gay organization.[2]
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[edit] Focus of the organization
Their primary focus, as described on the group's website, is "to assist ex-offenders and their families become productive members of society by meeting both their spiritual and physical needs." Exodus Ministries claims three primary objectives: reducing the number of ex-offenders who become homeless and unemployed, as well as the number of those who return to a life of crime and eventually end up back in prison; helping ex-offenders obtain employment and managing their finances so they can re-establish a positive, self-sufficient lifestyle; and reuniting ex-offenders with their families and teaching them the life skills necessary for daily living through counseling and training services.[3][4][5] In at least one notable case in 1996, Exodus Ministries rendered assistance to a non-ex-offender in need.[6]
[edit] Funding and support
Exodus Ministries is supported by local churches[7] and non-profit foundations.[8][9]
Exodus garnered some national attention in October 2005 when it was announced that United States Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers once served on the board of the organization.[10]
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[edit] References
- ^ Miller, Robert (2007-08-20). "Clay-shooting fundraiser helps ex-offenders". Dallas Morning News. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/columnists/rmiller/stories/DN-p2miller_20bus.ART.State.Edition1.35a7448.html. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ Balz, Dan (2005-10-03). "Post Politics Hour". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2005/09/28/DI2005092801908_pf.html. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ ""Santa Brings a Suit" Helps Needy". Dallas Bar Association. 2002-01. https://www.dallasbar.org/members/headnotes_showarticle.asp?article_id=457&issue_id=47. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Go Kids: Community Programs". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/pgm&svcs/gokids/gokids-d-community-pgms.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ Sanders, Jennifer (2006). 2006 Financial Aid And Assistance for Ex-Offenders - A Comprehensive Resource Directory. lulu.com. p. 217. ISBN 1411604466. http://books.google.com/books?id=vBHenFkIFoAC&pg=RA1-PA217&lpg=RA1-PA217&dq=%22exodus+ministries%22+dallas+-%22Joe+Dallas%22+-miers+-international&source=bl&ots=A6ikWwvg0r&sig=jpJBZ37ZyPdCA0cQuJKVm4bi8lE&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ Griffin, Laura (1996-04-04). "Life Has Changed for Uncle Raising 5". Dallas Morning News (via txcn.com). http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/longterm/stories/040496dnmethelmarchive.349e5777.html. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Exodus Ministries, Inc.". Highland Park United Methodist Church. http://www.hpumc.org/pages/Exodus_Inc. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ "Fall 2006 Grant Recipients". Dallas Women's Federation. http://www.dallaswomensfoundation.org/fall2006.html. Retrieved 2008-11-27.[dead link]
- ^ "Annual List Report" (pdf). hoglundfoundation.org. 2007-03-21. http://www.hoglundfoundation.org/board/history/2006%20Grants%20Paid.pdf. Retrieved 2008-11-27.[dead link]
- ^ Feldmann, Linda; Warren Richey and Gail Russell Chaddock (2005-10-04). "Bush's unconventional choice". The Christian Science Monitor. http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1004/p01s03-usju.html. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
