Exodus Ministries is a

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-based non-denominational Christian former prisoner rehabilitation organization, which attempts to help those who are released from

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back into society at large. The organization is not affiliated with

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, a now defunct

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organization.

Focus of the organization

Their primary focus, as described on the group's website, is "to assist ex-offenders and their families become productive members of society by meeting both their spiritual and physical needs." Exodus Ministries claims three primary objectives: reducing the number of ex-offenders who become homeless and

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, as well as the number of those who return to a life of crime and eventually end up back in prison; helping ex-offenders obtain employment and managing their finances so they can re-establish a positive, self-sufficient lifestyle; and reuniting ex-offenders with their families and teaching them the

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necessary for daily living through counseling and training services. In at least one notable case in 1996, Exodus Ministries rendered assistance to a non-ex-offender in need.

Funding and support

Exodus Ministries is supported by local churches and non-profit foundations. Exodus garnered some national attention in October 2005 when it was announced that

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nominee

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once served on the board of the organization.

References

External links

Exodus Ministries Official Website
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Focus of the organization

Funding and support

See also

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