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Call 1-877-I GOT OUT (1-877-446-8688) for information about where and when.
New Beginnings- Next Step is a peer-support group for Returning
Citizens as they transition from incarceration to freedom. It is run
both for, and with, ex-offenders, along with a vital and growing group
of compassionate volunteer-facilitators, in order to build a community
of hope, and a culture of accountability and possibility on the streets
of Wilmington, Delaware.
New Beginnings-Next Step is the sister group of New Beginnings, which
was founded by Brother David Schlatter O.F.M. inside the Howard R. Young
Correctional Institution in the early nineties. Since 2005 it has been
run by singer-songwriter John Flynn. Like New Beginnings-Next Step, the
group is open to those of all faiths.
“While I was incarcerated, New Beginnings was the only place that I
found genuine peace and serenity with other people. Now over three years
after being released, I can say that the support I received from Next
Step throughout my reintegration process was a necessity for me to
remain free and humble. It helped me to work through my demons while I
was in there, and kept me moving in a positive direction, not looking
back once I was home.” - Greg L
"As a returning
citizen, I learned that this organization is a doer, and kept their
word to support members in every aspect of staying free. The weekly
meetings helped me to stay focused on my goals of re-entering
society with the purpose of never going back to prison. The talks
are deep and meaningful as well as needful. The weekly bus and food
vouchers helped me to not do nothing stupid to eat or have an excuse
not to job search. I'm so glad that this organization is the real
deal and they have helped me feel like a citizen again."
-John K "Somewhere in childhood we lose the simplest word in the world -
TRUST. With NBNS we learn to trust again."
- Arnold T
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