The Hope Foundation Reentry Network

Name

The Hope Foundation Reentry Network

Legal name

The Hope Foundation Reentry Network, Inc.

Website

https://hopereentrynetworkdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reentry Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Workforce Reentry Programs (Justice-Involved) (EDAAAOAG), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Reentry support services
• Correctional rehabilitation programs
• Social services nonprofit
• Post-release case management
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization generates revenue primarily through charitable donations from individuals and organizations. The donation page offers preset amounts ($10, $20, $30, $40) as well as custom amounts, with options for one-time, weekly, or monthly recurring donation cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hope Foundation Reentry Network is a Washington, DC nonprofit that provides reentry, prevention, and educational supportive services to incarcerated adults, returning citizens, at-risk youth in DC Public Schools, and children of incarcerated parents. Core delivery includes structured programs such as the Fresh Start Mentoring Program, DC Ready Center Program, Thinking for a Change (T4C), Opportunity Now! workforce development, and the Family First Parenting Program, alongside case management, mentoring and coaching, recovery support, crisis intervention by peer navigators, professional development, and financial literacy workshops. All services are provided free of charge to participants, funded through donations and partner support.

Product overview

The Hope Foundation Reentry Network is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of reentry support programs and services for adults and youth in the District of Columbia, particularly those who are incarcerated or involved with the justice system. The organization operates multiple program components including the Fresh Start Mentoring Program (available in virtual and DOC residence formats), the DC Ready Center Program, Thinking for a Change (T4C), Opportunity Now! (ON!) for workforce development, and the Children of Incarcerated Parents Initiative with the Christmas on the Inside annual event and Family First Parenting Program. Core services encompass case management, mentoring and coaching, recovery support services, crisis intervention through peer navigators, professional development and skills training, and financial literacy workshops. All programs are designed to provide wraparound services with the goal of reducing recidivism and facilitating successful reintegration into the community as law-abiding citizens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fresh Start Mentoring Program: Evidence-based 12-week structured educational initiative designed to drive positive changes in the lives of incarcerated offenders grappling with substance abuse, promoting pro-social values and successful community reintegration.
• DC Ready Center Program
• Thinking for a Change Program
• Opportunity Now! (ON!)
• Christmas on the Inside
• Family First Parenting Program

Products and services

• Fresh Start Mentoring Program A 12-week structured educational initiative providing tailored programming including counseling, mentoring, education, behavioral health treatment, life skills training, entrepreneurial learning, and workforce development for incarcerated offenders. Available in Virtual Mentoring and DOC Residence formats. Designed for incarcerated adults in the DC Department of Corrections and post-release returning citizens.
• DC Ready Center Program Provides educational support, career development opportunities, mental health resources, comprehensive referral and resource services, and case management through personalized guidance and one-on-one sessions. Targeted at returning citizens in Washington, DC.
• Thinking for a Change (T4C) Program An evidence-based program designed to assist individuals in the justice system by developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving techniques, and pro-social behavior to promote positive change and reduce recidivism rates. Targeted at justice-involved individuals in Washington, DC.
• Opportunity Now! (ON!) Program A DC initiative fostering economic mobility through an Accelerated Skills Training Center, offering comprehensive training and support services to equip individuals with skills for successful careers and long-term economic success. Targeted at returning citizens and DC residents seeking workforce readiness.
• Family First Parenting Program A DC Department of Corrections program providing comprehensive parenting skills and support tools necessary for successful family reunification and sustainment, facilitated over an eight-week period with certified parenting instructors. Targeted at incarcerated and pre-release parents at the DC Department of Corrections.
• Children of Incarcerated Parents Initiative (Christmas on the Inside) An annual event supporting children with incarcerated parents in the DMV area, featuring holiday crafts, music, storytelling, and gift exchanges between parents and children to foster family bonding and emotional connections. Targeted at children under 18 whose parents are incarcerated at the DC Department of Corrections.
• Case Management Dedicated case managers providing personalized support, guidance, and one-on-one sessions to help individuals set goals, develop action plans, and overcome obstacles. Targeted at program participants receiving reentry support services.
• Mentoring & Coaching Life coaches (mentors) working with participants in structured environments to cultivate pro-social values and develop skills needed for successful community reintegration. Targeted at incarcerated and post-release individuals.
• Recovery Support Services Peer-based recovery support services designed to support individuals in achieving substance abuse freedom and adopting a criminal-free lifestyle. Targeted at participants with substance abuse histories.
• Crisis Intervention (Peer Navigators) Crisis intervention services provided by peer navigators to assist individuals through challenging situations and connect them with appropriate resources. Targeted at participants experiencing acute crisis situations.
• Professional Development & Skills Training Professional development and skills training programs designed to equip participants with workforce-ready competencies and career readiness skills. Targeted at returning citizens seeking employment readiness.
• Financial Literacy Workshops Workshops designed to build financial literacy skills and equip individuals with knowledge for managing personal finances and achieving economic stability. Targeted at returning citizens building financial independence.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• DC Department of Corrections (DOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for delivering in-facility programming including the DOC Residence Program and Family First Parenting Program. HFRN staff work with DOC case management to identify and enroll participants.
• Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership for supervision and support of returning citizens in DC. Provides referral pathways and coordination for post-release support services.
• DC Department of Employment Services (DOES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment workforce development agency partnership providing employment services, career readiness, and job placement support for program participants.
• DC Public Schools (DCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation sector partnership supporting at-risk youth within the DCPS system and addressing needs of children affected by parental incarceration.
• AmeriHealth Caritas DCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare managed care organization partnership providing health coverage navigation and healthcare support services for program participants.
• Mayor's Office on Returning Citizens (MORCA/Clean City)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC government office dedicated to returning citizens affairs. HFRN's founder serves as Chairman of the Mayor's Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs.
• United Planning Organization (UPO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity action agency partnership providing additional support services and resources for low-income residents and returning citizens in DC.
• Capital OneminorOthersCorporate partnership for community engagement and potential financial literacy support or workforce development initiatives.
• So Others Might Eat (SOME)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnership providing services to DC residents in need, including those experiencing poverty and homelessness.
• Next Gen Giving CircleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropic giving circle partnership supporting community initiatives and programs.
• Smart Start DMVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood development organization partnership supporting families affected by incarceration.
• England Family FoundationminorOthersFamily foundation partnership supporting organizational programs and initiatives.
• DC UnitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor League Soccer club partnership for community engagement and youth development initiatives.
• Tony Lewis Jr.minorOthersCommunity leader partnership for advocacy and awareness around reentry issues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Fortune Society: NYC-based nonprofit providing comprehensive reentry and justice-involved support services including housing, employment, education, and case management. Highly comparable mission, scope, and target population to HFRN, though operating at much larger scale.
• Osborne Association: NYC-based nonprofit serving people affected by the criminal justice system, with programs in prisons, reentry, youth, and family services. Comparable comprehensive wraparound model serving justice-involved adults and families.
• DC Central Kitchen: DC-based nonprofit combining workforce training and reentry support through culinary training for returning citizens. Strong overlap with HFRN's workforce and reentry programming in the same DC geography.
• Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR): Virginia-based nonprofit providing reentry services including case management, employment, housing, and mentoring to justice-involved individuals. Direct comparable in mission and service mix, operating in adjacent Mid-Atlantic geography.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing immediate employment services for people returning from incarceration. Closely aligned with HFRN's workforce development (Opportunity Now!) and employment readiness programming.
• So Others Might Eat (SOME): DC-based nonprofit serving low-income and homeless residents with comprehensive services including workforce development. Already a partner of HFRN and serves overlapping DC populations.
• A New Way of Life: LA-based nonprofit providing housing and reentry support for formerly incarcerated women, with a justice-involved peer-led model similar to HFRN's lived-experience leadership approach.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Large nonprofit network operating workforce development, reentry, and community-support programs nationally. Comparable on workforce readiness and social enterprise elements but much broader and less reentry-specialized.
• Prison Fellowship: National faith-based nonprofit serving prisoners and ex-prisoners through in-prison programs and post-release support. Comparable on justice-involved programming but operates nationally with religious framing.

Regional players

• United Planning Organization (UPO): DC-based community action agency providing workforce development, youth, and family services. Already a partner of HFRN and serves overlapping DC populations through a broader community action mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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