CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH –- The Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry, in collaboration with local non-profit groups and community partners, announces Reentry Week 2024: Returning Home. Creating Wellness. Rebuilding Community. This annual event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by justice-involved individuals and their families while providing essential resources for successful reintegration into society.

“Reentry Week will provide support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of reentry as well as highlight the determination and skills of many individuals who are seeking a second chance,” said Simeon Best, Director of Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry. “Reentry Week provides an opportunity for us to come together as a community and support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into society. We are empowering individuals to create positive change in their lives and contribute to the well-being of our community."

Reentry Week 2024 features a lineup of events designed to address various aspects of the reentry process. Among these events are:

Support from Inside and Out: Youth and Family Resource Fair
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: MAGNET, 1800 E. 63rd Street, Cleveland

Sweep Through the Market: A Culinary Quest for Change
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Greater Cleveland Food Bank Community Resource Center, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd, Cleveland

A Day in the Life: A True Life Sentence
Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Urban Community School, 4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland

Charles R. See Forum
Fair Chance Housing: Removing Barriers After Incarceration
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 11:30am - 1:00 pm
Location: City Club of Cleveland, 1317 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

Fresh Start Fair: Your Path to a Better Record, Employment, and Resources
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: John F. Kennedy High School, 15111 Miles Ave, Cleveland