Journey to New Life, Inc.

09/09/2026

We're hiring an Office Coordinator! 💚

This is the person who makes our main office feel like home — welcoming clients, answering questions, keeping things organized, and making sure everyone who walks through our doors feels seen.

We strongly prefer candidates with lived experience of incarceration and reentry. We know that lived experience is valuable expertise that builds trust, understanding, and connection with the people we serve.

What you'll do:

· Welcome clients and visitors, answer phones, and connect people with resources
· Support First Stop walk-in services
· Keep the lobby, front desk, and client areas clean, welcoming, and organized
· Manage in-kind donations, supply inventory, and office coordination
· Order and pick up hygiene supplies, coordinate harm-reduction resources

What we're looking for:

· Knowledge of the correctional system and reentry barriers
· Strong communication and organizational skills
· People directly impacted by the justice system are strongly encouraged to apply

What we offer:

· $42,000 – $46,000 + benefits
· Health, dental, and vision ($500/month employer contribution)
· Paid time off + 10 holidays + week between Christmas and New Year's
· Retirement plan with employer match beginning in 2027

To apply: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to Jarion Champ at [email protected].

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The Office Coordinator creates a welcoming, organized main office, connects clients with JTNL services and community resources, and supports First Stop and daily operations. Lived experience with incarceration and reentry is strongly preferred and valued as meaningful expertise.

09/09/2026

We're hiring a Peer Support Specialist for our Men's Program! 💚

This role is for someone who's walked the road we're asking others to travel. If you have personal experience with recovery and incarceration, you know what it takes to rebuild and the power of someone saying, "You can do this."

What you'll do:

· One-on-one mentorship and support groups
· Help clients set and achieve recovery goals
· Co-coordinate social events and workshops
· Provide emergency resources and walk-in support

What we offer:

· $42,000 – $47,000 + benefits
· Paid time off + 10 holidays + week between Christmas and New Year's
· Health, dental, and vision insurance ($500/month employer contribution)
· CPS training provided within your first month

To apply: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to Nick Flowers at [email protected].

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Our mission is to create pathways for recently incarcerated people to overcome reentry barriers and live fulfilling lives. We provide essential services such as clothing and IDs, case management, recovery support services, and employment services to meet immediate needs and foster long-term stabilit...

09/07/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Labor Day!

We'll reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8, for regular business hours. First Stop Walk-In hours will be 10AM to 2PM.

Today, we're thinking about the dignity of work: the kind that provides stability, purpose, and a way forward. For the men and women we serve, a job is a foundation, it's proof they belong, and it's a brave step toward rebuilding a life.

We hope you have a restful day!

09/04/2026

This week, our Director of Reentry Residences, Ciera Pierce (pictured center), attended the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers Conference, alongside Jill Hanlin (pictured left) from Amethyst Place, and Anna Hoyt (pictured right) from Healing House KC.

They connected after a breakout session focused on trainings and processes, where they had a conversation about strengthening staff development, organizing training requirements, and building consistent learning and accountability for teams.

Ciera reflected on the experience:
"It was great connecting with other professionals and sharing ideas about ways to better support our teams and the people we serve."

That connection, between professionals, organizations, people who care, is what makes recovery possible. When we show up to learn from each other, we get better at showing up for the people who need us.

We're proud of Ciera for representing JTNL and for investing in the kind of growth that strengthens our community!

09/03/2026

We are so grateful for this community! 💚

Mr. Conley sent us 24 brand new pairs of men's jeans and he’s already sending 21 more pairs.

This might sound simple, but it's not. For the men who walk through our First Stop office, a new pair of jeans that fits means something. During incarceration, everything is chosen for you — what you wear, what you eat, when you sleep. Having a new pair of jeans that's yours? That's dignity. That's someone seeing you as a person, not a number.

Last year, we saw 1,252 people through our First Stop program. Over 80% were men. We see 130 unique individuals every single month. A donation like this will go fast because the need is that high.

Thank you to Mr. Conley and thank you to everyone in this community who shows up to meet the need.

We still need more. Check out our In-Kind needs pictured here. Drop off at 3120 Troost Ave during business hours.

09/01/2026

This September is National Recovery Month!

This year's theme is "Recovery is REAL: Restoring Every Aspect of Life." And the first week's focus says it all: Recovery happens together.

We see that slogan every day at Journey to New Life in our peer support groups, in our residential homes, in the one-on-one mentoring that happens between people who have walked the same road.

This month, we're highlighting our peer support specialists. They're on the frontlines of this work leading groups, doing one-on-ones, mentoring, and walking alongside our clients every single day. They've been where our clients are. They know what it takes.

Follow along this month as we share their stories, celebrate their impact, and invite you to be part of the journey.

Recovery happens together!

08/31/2026

A volunteer, 30 backpacks, and one of our favorite truths: there's more than one way to show up.

Ann has been volunteering with us every Friday for six months. She shows up, she works, she serves. And recently, she did something that went beyond her regular Friday shift. She worked with other mutual aid groups to collect and donate 30 backpacks to JTNL.

For many of our clients — especially those who are unhoused — a backpack isn't just a bag. It's a place to safely store documents, a change of clothes, and the few belongings they're carrying as they rebuild their lives. It's dignity in a simple, tangible form.

Ann is emblematic of something we believe deeply: there's more than one way to show up. Thank you, Ann, for showing up in so many ways!

08/28/2026

Good news: voting rights just expanded in Missouri!

As of today, August 28, a new law, HB 1871, restores voting rights to many Missourians on probation or parole.

Here's the breakdown:
Before - Anyone on probation or parole for ANY felony was barred from voting until fully discharged.

Now - Only individuals on probation or parole for specific serious felonies (murder, assault, child endangerment, certain sexual offenses, and a few others) are still disqualified until discharge.

What this means - If you or someone you know is on probation or parole for a felony not on that list, you can vote, even before completing probation or parole.

If this applies to you, don't wait! The deadline to register for the November 3 general election is Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Missouri offers online voter registration at https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/govotemissouri/register.

Thank you to everyone who advocated for this change!

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08/26/2026

Today’s the big day! We hope to see you there!

Join us for an End of Summer Cookout hosted by our Peer Support team! We're firing up the grill, breaking out the bingo cards, and getting ready for a night of food, fun, and community.

📅Wednesday, August 26
🕠5:30-7:30PM
📍3120 Troost Ave., KC, MO

Bring your appetite and your competitive spirit. We've got prizes for bingo winners!

This is your chance to connect with our community, meet our peer support team, and celebrate the end of summer together. All are welcome.

We can't wait to see you there!

08/24/2026

You're invited! 💚

Join us for an End of Summer Cookout hosted by our Peer Support team! We're firing up the grill, breaking out the bingo cards, and getting ready for a night of food, fun, and community.

📅Wednesday, August 26
🕠5:30-7:30PM
📍3120 Troost Ave., KC, MO

Bring your appetite and your competitive spirit. We've got prizes for bingo winners!

This is your chance to connect with our community, meet our peer support team, and celebrate the end of summer together. All are welcome.

We can't wait to see you there!