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About Kansas Wings
You will
free the captives from prison
-Isaiah 42:7
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About Kansas Wings
EIN: 88-4367940
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Kansas Wings is a **pending** 501(c)3 providing one on one mentorship for released inmates to reduce the recidivism rate. The mentoring will model appropriate behaviors and relationships for effective and successful reentry into the community. Kansas Wings will recruit and support mentors that will provide the following:
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A bedroom in their home for 12 months
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A safety plan
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A stable environment which provides structure, guidance, and mentorship
Kansas Wings is a secular organization that is accepting of individual religion, but does not operate with religion in its mission, vision, or operations.
Why It Matters
3851
In fiscal year 2022, Kansas Department of Corrections will release 3851 adult offenders from Kansas facilities.
1284
Approximately 1/3 of those parolees will return to custody within 3 years of their release.
$31,286
Average annual cost per inmate. The economic cost to taxpayers is further multiplied by probation violators being re-arrested and using expensive "bed space."
$100
Inmates are given $100 to begin their new life following release.
Factors contributing to recidivism include a person’s social environment and community, their circumstances before incarceration, events during their incarceration, and, one of the main reasons, difficulty adjusting back into normal life.
The Mentor/Mentee Pledge
Kansas Wings provides a match system built upon pre-approved mentors and released inmates, with a transparent, open and trusting relationship and commitment towards a positive environment for the future.
Kansas Wings is focused on mentor recruitment efforts. Mentors will serve as an anchor and guide to a parolee.
Kansas Wings will:
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Train and support the mentors
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Provide a $1,000 Land on Your Feet (R) stipend to clients for phone, clothing, rent, etc.
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Provide a network of referrals for unique requests for both mentors and clients
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Provide lifelong counseling and networking support for the clients
Clients will
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Secure employment
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Pay rent
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Obey all Department of Corrections requirements
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Maintain honest and transparent relationships
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Participate in family dynamics and activities
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