From prison to produce: Freedom Farms helps reintegrate prisoners into society

From prison to produce: Freedom Farms helps reintegrate prisoners into society

With the prison system often described as a revolving door, one organization is quite literally, sowing seeds of change.

From Prison to Purpose: IHS’ Re-entry Program Helps Rebuild Lives - Hawaii Business Magazine

Too often, people released from prison eventually violate their parole or commit new crimes and end up back in prison. The Institute for Human Services, known for its work with homeless people, is trying to end that cycle with a re-entry program that serves as a bridge between release from prison and full reintegration into society. The program provides shelter and services, so residents have a base from which to secure vital documents, apply fo…