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Dan had been previously incarcerated before coming to the CrossPurpose program.

Person with prior justice system involvement OR previously incarcerated. Person with mental health needs. Person currently or previously experiencing homelessness. Person with a history of substance misuse.

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Dan, an ex-offender, is starting the CrossPurpose program.

Ex-offender, ex-con. Mentally ill person. Homeless person. Addict, Substance Abuser.

Communicate with data.

We help Leaders get out of poverty by helping them gain an entry-level career job paying $17/ hr or more.

We help Leaders get out of poverty by helping them gain a job that pays a livable wage.

Focus on outcomes, not activities.

In 2019, 123 Leaders graduated from the CrossPurpose program.

In 2019, 123 Leaders ate 689 cups of ramen during their time in the CrossPurpose program.