About Us
Jackie's Hope Re-entry Program is a Delaware-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for individuals and families impacted by incarceration. Founded on the legacy of Jacqueline ("Jackie"), a respected Wilmington community member known for her compassion and commitment to helping others, the organization was established to address the barriers that many justice-involved individuals face when rebuilding their lives.
The founders of Jackie's Hope have witnessed firsthand the effects of incarceration on individuals, families, and neighborhoods throughout Wilmington and across Delaware. Many family members and community residents have experienced incarceration, homelessness, unemployment, substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and family separation. These experiences revealed a critical gap: too many people return home without the support systems necessary to achieve long-term stability.
Jackie's Hope was created to fill that gap.
Our Support Services
Community Resource Navigation
Community Resource Navigation service is designed to assist individuals in overcoming barriers as they work to rebuild their lives. We provide essential support including identification document assistance, referrals for SNAP, Medicaid, and benefits enrollment, transportation coordination, legal aid referrals, and expungement referrals, all aimed at simplifying the process of accessing vital resources. Let us be your central point of access to the community services you need for a fresh start.
Reentry Case Management
Coming Soon! Participants receive individualized support with goal setting, referrals, documentation, transportation planning, and connections to community resources. Case managers help create a structured reentry plan and provide follow-up support as participants work toward stability. An intake form can collect contact details and immediate support needs for program enrollment.
Employment Readiness
Coming Soon! This service helps participants prepare for employment through resume development, job application support, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and referrals to hiring partners. The program can also help identify career opportunities that match each participant’s skills and goals. A short interest form can capture employment goals and preferred contact information for follow-up.
Housing Resource Support
Coming Soon! Participants receive assistance identifying housing resources, completing applications, organizing required documents, and connecting with shelters, transitional housing, and community providers. Support is tailored to each person’s circumstances and may include referrals to benefits and stabilization services. A secure contact form can gather housing needs and urgency so the team can respond appropriately.
Mental Health Services
Coming Soon! Our Mental Health Services are dedicated to fostering long-term wellness through comprehensive support. Participants benefit from recovery support groups, peer recovery mentoring, treatment referrals, and relapse prevention education, along with personalized recovery planning and access to community resources. Additionally, we provide behavioral health screenings and valuable mental health references to empower individuals on their journey to recovery.
Veteran Support Services
Coming Soon! Veteran Support Services empower those who have served by addressing the unique barriers they face in housing, employment, healthcare, and behavioral health. We provide essential resources, including VA healthcare enrollment, housing assistance, employment programs, benefits navigation, and peer support, connecting veterans to community organizations that understand their needs. Let us help you secure the support and resources you deserve.
Basic Needs Assistance
Coming Soon! Basic Needs Assistance program empowers individuals by meeting their immediate needs, allowing them to focus on long-term goals. We offer a clothing closet, professional interview attire, a hygiene pantry, emergency food assistance, and transportation help, including bus passes and gas vouchers as funding permits. Additionally, participants can access our computer lab, printing services, and internet access, ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive.
Family Reunification Support
Coming Soon! Family Reunification Support service is dedicated to assisting families facing challenges after incarceration. We strengthen healthy family relationships through comprehensive services, including family case management, parenting education referrals, reunification planning, DFS coordination, support groups, and resource referrals. Together, we empower families to rebuild and thrive in a supportive environment.
Voices of Hope
"You helped me with a pardon a while ago. Good news the state ended up granting me the pardon."
Program Participant
"Thank you and Jackie's Hope Program for helping me get my pardon."
Program Participant
"I am grateful for the dignity and respect I found here. This program is more than just a service; it is a second chance at life."
Program Participant
Our Impact
Witness the transformative journey of our participants as they rebuild their lives and communities. Our program provides the essential tools for a successful re-entry, fostering a path toward lasting hope and dignity.
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