In the Dothan area, 75 women return to the community from jail or prison each month. These women are often homeless, in desperate need of education, employment and familial support.
Healthy You Inc. provides services to help these women. Genesis II, a transitional home for formerly incarcerated women, offers food, shelter, clothing, classes and case management services to clients in need. Equipped with the proper tools, these women break the cycle of criminal thinking and are able to contribute to their communities in a positive way. Healthy You clients maintain meaningful employment, reunite with their children in a healthy manner, and work towards self-sufficiency. Children are the invisible victims of incarceration. Thousands of children of incarcerated women have been impacted during Healthy You’s 10-year history.
As a preventative measure, Healthy You also teaches healthy relationships and life skills classes to high school students across the state of Alabama. Students learn about conflict resolution, managing emotions, goal setting, financial empowerment, and other skills necessary for success in life. Our classes teach the skills that employers in Alabama look for when hiring. In the past 5 years, an average of 2000 students per year have received these classes in the Dothan area and surrounding counties. A teen leadership program teaches teens how to be the solution to their own problems.
For the past 10 years, Healthy You has been primarily funded by a federal grant. This funding was not renewed. Healthy You wishes to continue offering services to families. Will you consider making a donation to help families in need? Your donation is tax deductible. We appreciate your support. By strengthening families, you are creating a stronger and safer community. Visit www.jtfstraighttalk.com/donate to make a donation.
