Dartavian Watson’s story
Dartavian’s return to Wisconsin and into our program has led him to job & financial security, personal fulfillment, and community involvement.
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From Prison Reentrant to College Professor
Anton House’s story
Anton House is a doctor of United States history, earning his doctorate from Howard University, a historically black university in Washington, after serving time in prison for drug peddling…
Another life transformed with Racine Vocational Ministry’s help
RACINE — When greeted by Carl Fields, with his easy smile and gentle demeanor, one might never guess he’d spent 16 years in the Wisconsin prison system. Today, Fields spends his days working as the program manager of Racine’s Hospitality Center — and he spends his...
Racine Vocational Ministry takes holistic approach to job placement
Dana Coleman’s Story
Dana was homeless and didn’t even have bus money when he first came to RVM.
Racine Vocational Ministry helps ex-cons start legal businesses
Journal Times business reporter Michael Burke interviews Racine Vocational Ministry Executive Director Jim Schatzman on this edition of Money Talks, the Journal Times weekly online business show. Recorded on May 6, 2014, at the Journal Times....
A second chance for felons — Local program funded by grants of more than $500,000
About one in three ex-cons in this city ends up back behind bars, but the goal of a new, federally funded program here is to slash that recidivism rate by half. Mayor John Dickert hosted a news conference Wednesday evening at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., during which a...
Mr. 2,000: Once out of work and homeless, local man becomes 2,000 person to get a job through Racine
Losing one’s job is traumatic enough. Add to that the end of a marriage, legal issues and homelessness, and Tim Lehrer had hit what he felt was rock bottom in 2008. With nowhere else to go, Lehrer made his way to Racine’s Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization’s...
Racine Vocational Ministry provide beacons of hope
If you've ever been served your morning coffee by Martice Scales at Downtown Racine's Cup of Hope coffee shop, you may remember the young man's welcoming smile and friendly disposition, along with his responsible way of doing business. Such qualities are things that...
Offering Hope: Endel Williams’ continued success mirrors that of Racine Vocational Ministry
By LEE B. ROBERTS Journal Times Wednesday, November 27, 2007 As Endel Williams has moved up the career ladder, he has not only increased his salary and improved his benefits; he's cut his commute time down from several hours to 45 minutes. These days, the Racine...
