Testimonials
Thalia
My addiction started at age 12. My mom signed me up for some meetings at Campora Family Resource Center and Ms. Charlise was teaching my Teen Empowerment class. She was kind and compassionate and always had words of inspiration from God. I was young and as much as she wanted it for me I just wasn't ready. Long story short, my addiction lead me to a 4 year prison sentence at the TN Prison for Women. Ms. Charlise was the cosmetology teacher at the prison. Even though my addiction got worse while in prison Ms. Charlise never judged me. She was there for me through my whole sentence. She always gave me hope that I could be the person I needed and wanted to be. She told me to believe myself and have faith that I could overcome anything.
​
If Resurrection Ministries had her transitional house in operation, when I was released, it would have been a blessing to be released to her and to be in a spiritual environment. I believe I would be further along in my recovery. She is always trying to help and has the knowledge and passion to guide you down the right path if you want it." Thalia
Objectives
Our business is driven by the pursuit of these objectives:
-
To reduce recidivism among the formerly incarcerated women in Tennessee.
-
To help these women find direction in their lives and become productive members of our communities.
-
To restore families and help these vulnerable women reunite with their families, and build new ones.
-
To help our population access educational and skill development opportunities to provide a better economic future for financial independence.
-
To provide long-term housing for women prepared to live a self-sufficient life.
-
To help build our communities.
Keys to Success
-
Coordinate with law enforcement departments, parole officers and justice department.
​
-
Partnerships and collaborations with various support services providers in the area
​
-
Community participation
​
-
Our diversity is our strength
​
-
Hebrews 13:3 " Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."