Donors
Strengthening our community one person at a time
Yahynass Tubbs
We stop
the revolving door
to prison
- came to the Second Chance Program in 2021
- multiple incarcerations
- earned certificates for new job skills
- hope and energy growing secured funding for housing
- student in Business Administration
- investing in his children
%
of Participants
have been negatively involved in the justice system
Hope Wesley-Early
We prioritize shelter
and housing
- struggled with homelessness, addiction and financial crisis
- came to RVM in 2013 and worked hard to implement all the suggestions from her case worker
- completed an Associate Degree from Gateway, a BA from Carthage and finally completing a Masters from George Williams College
- currently employed as reentry case manager at RVM
%
of Participants
have a place to live after 3 months of service
Prince Abbott
We transform
prison reentrants
into taxpayers
- came home from prison in 2017
after serving 21 years - plugged into RVM to gain employment
- got his CDL – now a line haul driver
- making a living wage for first time since release
- promoted to trainer for new drivers
- new homeowner
Tom Buhler
We put your
money to work
in our community
“My wife and I support RVM because it helps develop attitudes, habits, and skills that reflect human dignity. We believe hope is the engine of transformation, and hope is what RVM offers.”
Yahynass Tubbs
We stop
the revolving door
to prison
- came to the Second Chance Program in 2021
- multiple incarcerations
- earned certificates for new job skills
- hope and energy growing secured funding for housing
- student in Business Administration
- investing in his children
%
of Participants
have been negatively involved in the justice system
Hope Wesley-Early
We prioritize shelter and housing
- struggled with homelessness, addiction and financial crisis
- came to RVM in 2013 and worked hard to implement all the suggestions from her case worker
- completed an Associate Degree from Gateway, a BA from Carthage and finally completing a Masters from George Williams College
- currently employed as reentry case manager at RVM
%
of Participants
have a place to live after 3 months of service
Prince Abbott
We transform
prison reentrants
into taxpayers
- came home from prison in 2017
after serving 21 years - plugged into RVM to gain employment
- got his CDL – now a line haul driver
- making a living wage for first time since release
- promoted to trainer for new drivers
- new homeowner
Tom Buhler
We put your
money to work
in our community
“My wife and I support RVM because it helps develop attitudes, habits, and skills that reflect human dignity. We believe hope is the engine of transformation, and hope is what RVM offers.”
Your gift fuels our mission
Racine Vocational Ministry’s mission:
We prepare participants to become fully engaged in their lives by offering tools and skills, respecting their inherent dignity, and walking alongside them in their transformative journeys.
Our Vision
Our participants join their families, friends, and community with strength forged from their own experiences and informed by a perspective of responsibility, achievement, and appreciation.
Your support can help us serve more people in the community.
Thank you for being a part of our team and working towards our mission.
Our Values
Spirituality
We rely upon our spiritual values and faith to inspire individuals and the community to discover God’s presence in their lives.
Trust
We are committed to uncompromised honesty, integrity, and transparency in all our actions.
Justice
RVM values the principle of just treatment and are committed to fairness and equity for all.
Diversity / Inclusion
We strive to reflect the diversity of our community by valuing and accepting all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, or expression of faith.
Accountability
We are fully responsible for ourselves and our stakeholders. We achieve positive results.
Innovation
We encourage innovative and creative problem-solving to overcome
limited resources, while striving for excellence, professionalism, and
pride in everything we do.
Connectedness
We maintain critical relationships, ties and associations to best meet the needs of participants, community and businesses.
Accountability
We are fully responsible for ourselves and our stakeholders. We achieve positive results.
Innovation
We encourage innovative and creative problem-solving to overcome
limited resources, while striving for excellence, professionalism, and
pride in everything we do.
Connectedness
We maintain critical relationships, ties and associations to best meet the needs of participants, community and businesses.
Revitalize our community one person at a time
Supporting Organizations
