ABOUT
IEFCC is a coalition of community based service providers, advocates, researchers and returning citizens working closely with state & local government agencies. Our mission is to educate residents, community organizations and employers in the Inland Empire about the Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) to reduce employment discrimination based on previous justice system involvement.
MEMBERS
2-1-1's call center and website connected over 750,000 residents in need with the food, shelter, healthcare, and social services needed to get back on their feet. If you need help, dial or text 211.
Contact :
Angelina Hernandez, 211 Reentry Specialist
909.980.2857 ext. 206
ahernandez@ieuw.org
Contact :
Angelina Hernandez, 211 Reentry Specialist
909.980.2857 ext. 206
ahernandez@ieuw.org
Root & Rebound restores power and resources to the families and communities most harmed by mass incarceration through legal advocacy, public education, policy reform and litigation.
Contact :
Veena Gursahani, San Bernardino Site Director & Senior Staff Attorney,
(909) 726-9606
vgursahani@rootandrebound.org
Contact :
Veena Gursahani, San Bernardino Site Director & Senior Staff Attorney,
(909) 726-9606
vgursahani@rootandrebound.org
Time For Change Foundation (TFCF) is dedicated to assisting disenfranchised families recovering from the effects of substance abuse, incarceration and mental health issues. TFCF offers a full continuum of housing from emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and affordable housing for families and individuals.
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides immediate and effective employment to individuals returning home from incarceration. CEO guarantees every participant who completes orientation up to four days a week of transitional work on a crew and daily pay.
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Contact :
Larry Bethea, Business Account Manager (San Bernardino) (909) 501-6752, lbethea@ceoworks.org |
Alondra Rodriguez, P2E Instructor (Riverside) (909) 522-0869, arodriguez@ceoworks.org |
Project Rebound is a program assisting formerly incarcerated individuals wanting to enter and succeed at California State University, San Bernardino. By offering resources, Project Rebound attempts to help students with their basic needs so that they can concentrate on gaining expertise in their field of study and achieve educational and personal empowerment.
Contact :
Paul Jones, Program Director
(909) 537-4351
Paul.Jones@csusb.edu
Contact :
Paul Jones, Program Director
(909) 537-4351
Paul.Jones@csusb.edu
Goodwill Southern California’s mission is to Transform Lives Through the Power of Work. Goodwill serves individuals with disabilities and disadvantages by providing education, training, work experience and job placement services.
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Contact :
Josie Lujan, IE Rise Coordinator (323) 493-6427 jlujan@goodwillsocal.org |
Brandi Harris, Prison to Employment Specialist (909) 486-0193 bharris@goodwillsocal.org |
Club Rebound is a CSUSB student organization dedicated to advocating for formerly incarcerated students.
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Contact :
Martin Johnson, Club President (951) 965-6334 martin.johnson9478@coyote.csusb.edu |
Paul Jones, Club advisor
(909) 537-4351 Paul.Jones@csusb.edu |
Starting Over, Inc.’s mission is to assist low-income men, women, and children in need of housing by providing transitional or permanent supportive housing and re-entry services while effectively fostering self-reliance, leadership, civic engagement, and economic development.
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Contact :
Vonya Quarles, Director 562-618-3840 vonya@startingoverinc.org Mike Wahome, Employment & Special Projects Manager (951) 710-7444, mikewahome@gmail.com |
Erica Smith, Community Outreach Coordinator 951-666-9354, ericas@startingoverinc.org |
National Employment Law Project fights to ensure the promise of opportunity and economic security through work for all individuals. NELP is working to expand fair-chance hiring laws to every corner of the nation, because of their belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to work for a better life.
Contact :
Beth Avery, Senior Staff Attorney
510-663-5708,
bavery@nelp.org
