Job & Resource Fair at the Monterey Co. Jail Re-Entry Resource Center

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On September 24, the Salinas Outreach and Response Team (SORT) had the opportunity to participate in the Job & Resource Fair at the Monterey County Jail Re-Entry Resource Center.

Every person we connected with received information, resources, and guidance to help them better prepare for their transition back into the community. We discussed available services, answered questions, and helped individuals take steps before their release, including joining shelter waitlists early, as wait times can be lengthy.

Our Community Outreach Assistants also had the opportunity to reconnect with individuals we had previously served while they were experiencing homelessness, reminding us that relationships and support can make a lasting difference.

A special thank you to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office for bringing community partners together and creating a space where individuals can begin preparing for their next chapter.

Re-entry is about preparation, opportunity, and second chances. Getting connected to resources before release can help someone return to the community with a plan, support, and a place to start.

This is what community is all about, meeting people where they are, helping them prepare for where they’re going, and reminding them that a better path forward is possible. 

 

 

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