As a church we are committed to caring for and wrapping care around vulnerable children and families in our local communities. One way we do that is through our partnership with Know Me Now.
Know Me Now aims to reduce prison-return rates by building family-centric support systems. They do that by inviting the community to walk alongside moms and dads who are returning to the community after incarceration and their children to help change the narrative that exists in systems and in community relationships.
What is a Crew?
A Crew is a group of five to seven adults that support a mom or dad returning to the community from prison by targeting specific barriers that a parent will likely face. Research shows that a comprehensive (and positive) network can reduce the return to incarceration by 30 percent.
How can I form a Crew?
Forming a Crew can start within your own community and natural circles. Find members to join the Crew or you can sign up and we’ll fit you with a Crew.
If you’re forming a Crew, invite people with different skill sets and diverse strengths. Each Crew member will take on an individual role with specific focuses that require certain interests, strengths, and skills. Having volunteers from different backgrounds and with various strengths will help to form the most holistic Crew.
Want to learn more about the roles within a Crew? Click here to download the details!