Partners

Starting Over Strong (SOS) collaborates with a diverse range of organizations and stakeholders committed to social justice and policy reform. These partnerships enable us to amplify our advocacy efforts and reach a broader audience.

Key partners include: Starting Over, Inc. (SOI)

Starting Over, Inc. (SOI) is an essential partner for SOS, providing direct services that form the foundation of our advocacy efforts. As a separate legal entity, SOI focuses on delivering housing, job placement, retraining programs, and addressing food insecurity for individuals re-entering society. Their work inspires and informs our policy advocacy, ensuring that we address the root causes and create a supportive environment for these essential services to thrive.

Direct Services Provided by SOI

● Housing: SOI offers transitional and supportive housing solutions to help stabilize individuals and families as they rebuild their lives.

● Job Placement and Retraining: By providing job placement services and retraining programs, SOI equips individuals with the skills and opportunities needed to secure sustainable employment.

● Food Insecurity: Addressing food insecurity is a critical component of SOI's mission, ensuring that individuals and families have access to nutritious meals.

Collaborative Efforts

● Shared Mission: While SOI focuses on direct services, SOS complements these efforts by advocating for systemic changes to create a supportive environment for these services to thrive.

● Policy Advocacy: SOS leverages the practical experience and success of SOI to inform and drive its policy advocacy work, aiming to address the root causes of issues faced by re-entering individuals.

● Community Investment: Both organizations emphasize the importance of community investment, particularly in education, to reduce incarceration rates and support long-term stability for at-risk populations.

Impact and Recognition

● SOI has been recognized for its impactful work in family reunification and addressing the complexities of criminal convictions, making it a critical partner in our shared mission to support re-entry and prevent future incarceration.

● SOI’s innovative programs and community-focused initiatives have earned them numerous accolades and awards, underscoring their significant contributions to the well-being of vulnerable populations.

Integration with SOS Mission and Vision Mission Alignment

Starting Over, Inc. (SOI) provides the direct services that SOS advocates for through its mission. By delivering housing, job placement, retraining programs, and addressing food insecurity, SOI ensures that vulnerable populations receive the support they need. This foundation allows SOS to focus on amplifying these needs through policy advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and supporting aligned candidates and organizations.

Vision Alignment

SOI's direct services contribute to the vision of a society where every person receives the support and resources necessary to rebuild their lives and thrive. By working closely with SOI, SOS is able to champion policies that provide comprehensive services, conduct public awareness campaigns, educate voters on critical issues, organize grassroots mobilization efforts, and lobby for policies that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.