Success Stories

Community Counseling is Essential to a Positive Reentry Journey!

Congratulations to Ms. Echo, one of our newest participants! She has recently completed community counseling.

Gainfully Employed and College Enrolled!! Paroled2Pride's Reentry Participant Starts College

It's never too late to rebuild your life and follow your dreams. Our newest participant is gainfully employed and starting college.

Empowering Future Generations! Returning Citizens Donate School Supplies to Mississippi Children

Paroled2Pride's alumni are gaining credentials, securing gainful employment, and giving back to local children after incarceration.

Re-Entering Society with a New Outlook on Life! Paroled2Pride Teaches Soft Skills and Self Control

Our participants are earning accredited credentials, experiencing personal development, and learning effective communication skills.

Paroled2Pride's Executive Director Featured in HBO MAX Documentary on Small Towns in America

Paroled2Pride's Executive Director Mrs. Sharon Jones was featured in this impactful project as a representative of our beloved Columbus, MS.

A Family Transition: Business Ownership After Incarceration

The Queens-rooted Cameron family has taken their re-entry journey and turned it into profitable and sustainable business opportunities.

Breaking Toxic Family Cycles! Mom's Reentry Journey Inspires Daughters

We've got to brag on our youngest volunteer Kalisha McBride and her sister Aashonti Butler (former Participant Pauline Butler's...

Volunteerism is Essential! Our Participants Are Giving Back

This photo took place in March of 2017 when LaShunda Fields was our newly enrolled participant. Today, you'll often find LaShunda (see...

Manufacturing Success! Thank You Eastern Mississippi Community College

After enrolling at Paroled2Pride, Mr.Kourie Johnson earned a Certification in the basics of Manufacturing skills from East Mississippi...

Celebrating Our Go-Getters! Hospitality Jobs Teach Healthy Communication

The outcome of transitioning is absolutely rewarding! In the photo above, you'll find our participant celebrating the fact that she...

Cheers to Tutti Frutti! Welcoming a New Partnership.

Community employment partnerships open more opportunities for our participants to experience a successful transition toward becoming a...

Front Desk for the Win! Launching Hospitality Careers

Because of her determination and our incredible community partnership with Best Western, our participant Anna, was Hired as a Front Desk...

Your Voice Matters! Participants Voting After Incarceration

In this photo you'll find our Executive Director and a dedicated former participant who is now gainfully employed AND registered to vote!...

Earning Best Western Credentials!

Our participants are earning credentials, leadership skills, and gainful employment! Our partnership with Best Western offers enrollees...

Launching Participants into Transportation Careers!

We truly love impacting the lives of men as they navigate the re-entry journey. Our participant Mr. Lowery dedicated himself to his...