in2Action Newsletter
Resident’s Remarks – February, 2021
Second Chances by Trey December 25, 2019, I arrived at Shiloh House, freshly released from prison, not knowing what the future would hold. I was afraid because I was venturing into uncharted territory. As I entered the house, I was approached by a very friendly and...
Partner’s Corner February 2020
The value of our partners at in2Action cannot be overstated. And while it would be impossible to highlight each partner in a newsletter that gets published only quarterly, it is equally impossible not to highlight the Veterans United Foundation for what they have done...
Volunteer Spotlight February 2020
Volunteer Spotlight Mike “We all know I wasn’t the guy who followed the rules.” “I bucked and screamed a lot of times at in2Action over the rules and stuff. I didn’t want to go to Bible study, I didn’t want to do anything I was asked to do.” Mike admits that when he...
The “Guys” February 2020
The Guys-Christmas Morning This was our Third “Annual” Christmas morning with the gents at in2Action. Some staff and some volunteers from the Rotarians gathered with 21 of our current residents and 5 gents who came back to join in the event. We had very good coffee,...
Director’s Comments February 2020
“What makes in2Action so successful?” is a question I am often asked, and this past week a staffer for Senator Blunt asked the same thing. I discussed with Hannah the “old” way of thinking which includes “if they do not have a job nothing else matters”, “if they do...
Resident Remarks February 2020
Johnathon “When I first walked through the doors of in2Action, I thought to myself, “I’m not going to make it, so I might as well just give up now.” Those are the words of Johnathon, who came to the in2Action program in November 2019. “I didn’t see any potential in...
Conclusion – Special Edition – 2019
2019 has indeed been a wonderful year. And while we do not usually use our newsletter to solicit donations, we do want to be transparent about our financial need. As you consider your year-end giving, please consider supporting in2Action. As you can see from the graph...
The Reentry Opportunity Center (The ROC) – Special Edition – 2019
People recently released from prison and recovering from addiction have different needs than most others. Someone who has been clean in prison for the past three years is not at all like someone who has been clean in the community for the past three years. Traditional...
Long Term Housing – Special Edition – 2019
For several years now, long-term housing has been what we consider to be our “weakest link.” While at in2Action, residents strive for stability in every area of their lives. Staying clean from drugs, managing money, succeeding in the workplace, cultivating healthy...
Director’s Comments – Special Edition – 2019
I continue to be amazed at what God is doing at in2Action, and 2019 has only enhanced this amazement. While I was confident in my decision to leave a career with the Missouri Department of Corrections in 2012 to start in2Action, I was not given a crystal ball and I...