Founded in 1998, A New Way of Life Reentry Project provides housing and support services to formerly incarcerated women in South Central Los Angeles.
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Primary geographic focus: California
Organization type(s): Provider
Tags: Prisoners Rights
Since our founding in 1998, A New Way of Life have helped transform the lives of more than 600 women and their children.
A New Way of Life Reentry Project provides housing and support services to formerly incarcerated women in South Central Los Angeles, facilitating a successful transition back to community life.
As a community advocate, A New Way Of Life works to restore the civil rights of people with criminal records to housing, employment, public benefits, and the right to vote.
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