• Special opening ceremony 9am-10:30
• Doors open to the community fair at 10:30 a.m.
• Lunch available: 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ($5-$7)

Purpose for the Community Information and Resource Fair:

• Offer a networking forum for community organizations to promote and learn about transition, re-entry, and support services for offenders returning to the community and those in the community who stand in need of assistance
• Provide case managers, ex-offenders, families, parole/probation officers, volunteers, mentors, and workforce and employment consultants an opportunity to identify and understand available community resources
• Identify offender-friendly resources to enhance existing resource manuals
• Educate the public of the critical need to develop sustainable partnerships to ensure safe communities

Participating Organizations:

• Secular and faith-based organizations offering recovery programs, transition and support services
• City, county and state government agencies and law enforcement
• Non-profit organizations providing such items as clothing and bikes to those in need
• Organizations offering self-help programs, food, clothing, housing and referrals
• Community mental health and medical services Veterans resources