Project PREP Mentoring Program

The Prisoner Re-Entry Partnership (Project PREP) is a federally funded initiative to strengthen and support communities with returning large numbers of previously incarcerated individuals. Pima County has been selected as a project site, and through a collaborative effort of existing community-based agencies developed the PREP Project. The PREP Project blends the expertise and resources of The Primavera Foundation, Old Pueblo Community Services, PHASE, Dorothy Kret & Associates and the YWCA.

Who is eligible?
• Males and females, 18 years or older, released from prison within 180 days.
• Males and females convicted of non-violent offenses.

What is the primary purpose of the project?
• Provide positive support to seek and maintain employment.
• Allow a person to redeem themselves.
• Reduce recidivism.

What does the program offer?
• Mentoring support to facilitate success in community.
• Financial assistance for seeking employment, tools and uniform supplies as needed.
• Referrals and funding for training and educational advancement.
• Transitional and supportive housing options.

We have mentorship opportunities available for men and women. If you want to help people who are trying to get on their feet, give us a call. If you feel a need to participate in community and don’t know how to help, your life experiences can help another human being by making a small commitment that may change a life, and possibly yours! Please join us!
For more information call Jeff Gould at 520 546-0122 x 202 or e-mail at jeffgould@helptucson.org or Emma Cortez emmacortez@helptucson.org. Fax (520) 777-4512

Click here to download mentoring application form

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