Return Strong (c3)
2024 Programs
New program to register Nevada voters who are currently incarcerated, formerly incarcerated and families of the incarcerated via outreach at organization member meetings, neighborhood street canvassing, and tabling at jails, prisons, recovery centers, and community events.
Mission
Return Strong is a grassroots organization committed to deconstructing the prison industrial complex by fighting to center womxn, folx of color, and people experiencing poverty in all phases of the criminal legal and correctional systems. We use the power of collective action to disrupt injustice, partnering with allies to create a system that encompases truth, justice, humanity, and healing.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: NV
Geographic Density Focus: Rural / Suburban / Small city (<100k), Urban – Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Multi-racial (including white), BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), Adults (aged 35-65)
Leadership Diversity: Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Volunteer powered - >50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Lead Contact:
Jodi Hocking, Founder and Executive Director, she/her, jodi@returnstrongnv.org
Last Updated: June 25, 2024

