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Recidivism S T O P S Now!
Changing Lives Through Opportunity
Who We Are
IMPACT is an unparalleled approach to combat recidivism. We are an organization formed by the desire to change the incarcerated who need an opportunity and a chance to overcome their prior adversities.
Our nation’s public safety is strained by the current criminal justice system’s capacity. We understand there are many shortcomings that are not being matched with an effective solution. This challenge is far beyond resolution that is currently using a “one size fits all” approach or an assembly line process of catch and cage.
Prisons serve a critical purpose to punish and retain many individuals that are very dangerous to society. Prisons rarely impact or cultivate change, due to the lack of education (limited access or custody level restricted), lack of guidance, lack of correct problem-solving skills and the failure to demonstrate the core principles of integrity, how could they?
Our society needs tools for previously challenged members of our communities. Incarceration is a choice for those who defy our laws, and this choice is completely at any individual’s own elective action. Poor choices are the lowest common denominator, which may arise from addiction or mental illness. We must strive to educate, demonstrate, and provide real alternatives to addiction and crime.
Our core belief is founded within “Changing Lives Through Opportunity.”
Who We Serve
IMPACT invests in people, specifically the previously incarcerated. Those who are ready to change will find our organization has no limits. We have established an amazing combination to earn while you learn.
Those who have struggled in life and fallen down, will have a chance to become a turnaround champion. Our programs provide on-site housing, with an educational suite of core curriculum to address each individuals’ challenges.
Mission & Vision
Our MISSION is to set a nationwide precedence to address recidivism. By using an earn while you learn approach, IMPACT will provide an evidence-based foundation to change and improve our fellow men and women who have endured incarceration.
Our VISION has started with selecting the first 120 applicants for our launch at our first program location. When both phases begin, we will ramp up to 240 annual graduates. Additional programs are in the design stage. Our curriculum and approach will remain the same, but the job placement will shift to different industries, allowing job placement diversity. IMPACT will operate several on-site educational and housing facilities as we work towards our end goal of eventually constructing a 4,000-person campus. This campus will become the first of its kind. We intend to replicate the same framework in other states.
Recidivism is a real challenge that can no longer be neglected. The only way to alter this reoccurring problem is to change the participants mindset.
What Makes Us Different
IMPACT is assembled with many life changing advantages many other programs lack. We praise all programs and the service of passionate providers who give it their all! IMPACT was designed by an experienced entrepreneur who was incarcerated. A paramount necessity is the funding base. IMPACT uses a self-sustaining foundation. By partnering with a for-profit affiliate, a revenue stream is created to address constant cash-flow requirements. We have combined an environment of proven techniques with an unmatched level of support. Our key ingredient is our staff.
We utilize many staff leaders who have an incredible background themselves. Teachers and associates who started off going down the similar wrong roads our participants have. Being able to share their turn around allows our participants to relate. Many of our support team have incredible real stories of a successful turnaround champion. Some relate to making very poor decisions in life, which began a painful path to incarceration, then receiving the desire to completely rebuild and prosper.
This brings forward the provable possibility of going from prison time or lengthy spans of jailing, to an entirely different platform of accomplishment and success. A turnaround actually was manifested strictly by their determination! Our staff cannot only relate but exemplify change and great success is more than a possibility, it lives in all of our hearts.
With careful thoughtfulness of all of our participants, our facilities address individual needs in a separate and collective environment where equality is abundant. No individual is restricted or limited on the resources they need. This program was sculptured to bridge all possible gaps. With the ability to earn while you learn, from day one, the journey is designed to instruct and inspire. IMPACT harnesses an understanding of your needs, and creates a hunger for a new life plan, and guides you along your newly designed path to accomplish all of your goals.
We are a lifetime commitment who will never abandon or vacate our ability to serve our participants.
Founders
Provided the initial concept to develop IMPACT using his own journey through incarceration. With direct knowledge from behind the prison walls, Johnston began to study why men struggled to better themselves during their prison sentence. He quickly learned that the ability for real change was only a myth to most. Most inmates morale remained low due to habits from the street and little faith that change could benefit them. As a core incentive, Johnston has designed an Earn While You Learn structure. Mr. Johnston inspired Ms. Koch to lead this organization to success. Johnston’s participation today, is limited to a future role as a peer educator.
Mark Johnston
Is a passionate contributor to her community. Ms. Koch is the sole director of IMPACT who has launched a much-needed network to help combat recidivism. Changing Lives Through Opportunity is a provable approach
Earlynne Koch
Relationships
Relationships are the backbone of our network. Every person involved provides value simply by caring to complete our balanced team.
We are endlessly seeking to build our network with passionate associates. Your interest is very important to us. If you are in Texas or even in another state, please reach out to us to share your thoughts, ideas, or your desire to know more.
Human Capital is our most valuable need at all times to successfully grow.
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