Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM)

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ashley Landes, Chief Operating Officer with Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM), along with Mary McCrary, Development and Recruitment Specialist, who both highlight the nonprofit organization with a Christ-centered mission "to support individuals in and leaving incarceration, as well as their families, with resources and services that empower them to build healthy, fulfilling lives." During the interview, Ashley and Mary share how the organization offers transitional housing, workforce development, case management, and counseling services. TPOM builds relationships with individuals while they are still incarcerated, providing mentorship and classes. Upon release, TPOM assists with obtaining identification, healthcare, employment, and other necessities. The program aims to break cycles of incarceration by helping participants successfully reintegrate into society. Mary shares her personal experience and how Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry changed her life and now is allowing her to mentor and help others who need hope. Ashley and Mary discuss the importance of providing job search assistance, resume preparation, and interview coaching for program participants, and share how their program participants can benefit companies as hardworking and loyal employees. They wrap up talking about some of the ways they also support youth and how the community can support their efforts through volunteerism and donations, especially of food, clothes, and other necessary supplies for program participants. Visit https://www.tpom.org to learn more about Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry. https://www.facebook.com/TNPrisonMinistry/ https://www.instagram.com/tpomreentrycenter/ https://x.com/ReentryTPOM