Changed Choices
Changed Choices
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROVIDE FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN, WHO DEMONSTRATE A HIGH CAPACITY FOR COMPLETE REHABILITATION, A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES.
About
RE-ENTRY(CARE II): CHANGED CHOICES HEART IS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO RE-ENTRY(CARE) THAT BEGINS SERVING WOMEN WHO ARE CURRENTLY INCARCERATED (CARE I) WITH AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF THEIR SENTENCE AHEAD OF THEM. IN THE RE-ENTRY PHASE (CARE II) OF THE CORE PROGRAM, CHANGED CHOICES PROVIDES HOLISTIC SERVICES TO WOMEN AS THEY RE-ENTER THE CHARLOTTE, NC COMMUNITY. WE ARE PROUD THAT LESS THAN 4% OF OUR CLIENTS RETURN TO PRISON AS COMPARED TO A 38% RECIDIVISM RATE FOR WOMEN OVERALL IN NORTH CAROLINA. VOLUNTEERS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF OUR SUCCESS STORY. WHILE CLIENTS ARE INCARCERATED, WE CONNECT THEM WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS, PEN PALS, COUNSELORS AND EDUCATORS WHO CREATE A POSITIVE, LOVING SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT MANY OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE NEVER HAD. HEALTHY CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, LEADING TO HEALTHY CHOICES. THE OBSTACLES FOR WOMEN RETURNING HOME FROM PRISON ARE DAUNTING, SO A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH ALLOWS CHANGED CHOICES TO LOOK AT THE COMPLETE WOMAN AND UNDERSTAND THE CONNECTION OF CRIMINAL THINKING TO EVERY ASPECT OF THE SELF: PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL. WE UNDERSTAND THAT WOMEN DO NOT COMMIT CRIMES IN ISOLATION, AND WE TAKE INTO ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY, LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. BY ATTENDING TO EACH WOMANS UNIQUE NEEDS AND TAKING THE TIME NECESSARY TO BUILD A NETWORK OF RELATIONAL SUPPORT FOR HER, WE ESTIMATE THAT OUR SMALL AGENCY SAVES THE STATE AT LEAST $3 MILLION PER YEAR. MORE IMPORTANTLY, WE GIVE WOMEN A CHANCE TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME POSITIVE, CARETAKING MOTHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN. AS CLIENTS ARE NEAR THE END OF THEIR SENTENCE, CHANGED CHOICES WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE A WRITTEN RE-ENTRY PLAN IN PLACE. TOOLS FOR WOMEN IN RE-ENTRY INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, FAMILY SUPPORT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE REFERRALS AND CASE MANAGEMENT. WOMEN GAIN A SENSE OF SECURITY, CONFIDENCE, AND WELL-BEING THAT EMPOWERS THEM TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS, BREAK DYSFUNCTIONAL PATTERNS, AND PRACTICE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND FUTURE EMPLOYERS. AS CLIENTS BECOME ESTABLISHED IN THEIR NEW LIVES,OUR SERVICES GRADUALLY DECREASE. WE CONSIDER IT A MARK OF SUCCESS WHEN CLIENT-GRADUATES RETURN TO OFFER SUPPORT OR ENCOURAGEMENT TO ANOTHER WOMAN WHO HAS BEEN RECENTLY RELEASED. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY FIFTY WOMEN RECEIVE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES THROUGH CARE II.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To provide for incarcerated women, who demonstrate a high capacity for complete rehabilitation, a holistic approach that will enable them to reach their full potential by making positive changes in their lives.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To provide for incarcerated women, who demonstrate a high capacity for complete rehabilitation, a holistic approach that will enable them to reach their full potential by making positive changes in their lives.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as NC.
- The non-profit has reported 9 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$34,633.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2005.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $324,435 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $44,821 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.