Reentry doesn’t have to mean starting over alone.
RAWNY connects people returning from incarceration with housing, jobs, healthcare, and community support—so they can build stable, thriving lives.
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“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
— Nelson Mandela
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Reentry Week 2026: Building Connections That Support Successful Reentry
Who We Are
Since 2005, RAWNY has walked alongside men and women returning to Monroe County after incarceration. With lived experience, trusted partners, and a proven One-Stop model, we make reentry simple and supportive.gbhg
Our Services
Housing Assistance
Employment & Training
Healthcare & Counseling
Legal Support & Advocacy
Education & Skills Training
Community Connection
Our Impact
1,000+
clients served since 2023.
531
participants released in Monroe County this past year.
200+
federal clients served or under supervision.
50+
community partners nation-wide.
Our Generous Funders
“Sometimes people just don’t have that extra support they need to turn their lives around. Being able to provide that support can be key to changing a life.”
— Yari Rivera, Executive Director
“Sometimes people just don’t have that extra support they need to turn their lives around. Being able to provide that support can be key to changing a life.”
— Yari Rivera, Executive Director
“Sometimes people just don’t have that extra support they need to turn their lives around. Being able to provide that support can be key to changing a life.”
— Yari Rivera, Executive Director
“Sometimes people just don’t have that extra support they need to turn their lives around. Being able to provide that support can be key to changing a life.”
— Yari Rivera, Executive Director
“Sometimes people just don’t have that extra support they need to turn their lives around. Being able to provide that support can be key to changing a life.”
— Yari Rivera, Executive Director
“Sometimes people just don’t have that extra support they need to turn their lives around. Being able to provide that support can be key to changing a life.”