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Our prisoner reentry focused work, Connections, encompasses three programs
MENTORING
MUTUAL
AID
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
Reentry Mentoring Program
A holistic mentoring program with a unique focus on healing relationships with food and land. The main program is six months in duration with participants often receiving support connecting to resources in the period leading up to entrance. Our model is based on mutuality and understanding that mentors can learn as much from participants in this process. After the six months, participants are invited to join an alumni network with regular gatherings related to food and land.
1-1 Relationship Building
Participants are carefully matched with a mentor, meeting over coffee or a meal one on one to connect around career aspirations, navigating community and more.
Small Group Land + Food Justice Series
In between each 1-1 meeting, participant/mentor pairs engage a series of workshops, cooking demonstrations, farm lessons, garden ecosomatic practices, and nature excursions.
Connection to Resources
During the program, support services are tailored to each participant's unique needs and goals. We partner with Rhizome Wellness Collective to offer case management, therapy, and health care access. The Ecotone team builds connections around career goals, and offers food security resources, information and referrals. Each participant receives a monthly stipend throughout the program.
Mutual Aid
WE PROVIDE:
* Fresh Produce Boxes
* Cooking Utensil +
Kitchen Supply Baskets
* Welcome Home Gate Packs
with clothing, hygiene products
& other necessities.
Workforce Development
Our construction + carpentry workforce development program is in the pilot stage. We are providing paid opportunities to work with our Building skills Coordinator on construction projects.
In Spring 2026, we will open an application for a paid opportunity to work on a carpentry project.
Workforce Development
Our construction + carpentry workforce development program is in the pilot stage. We are providing paid opportunities to work with our Building skills Coordinator on construction projects. In Spring 2026, we will open an application for a paid opportunity to work on a carpentry project.