One of the ultimate goals of reintegration is for a person to feel fully connected to mainstream society. Our nonjudgmental community is designed to function as a comfortable first step along this path. To help participants create bonds outside of our "safe" community, we have developed a Life-Coach Mentoring partnership with Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.

          In addition to the weekly meetings which occur at their site, Abyssinian has arranged forums in housing, entrepreneurial skills, basic banking, and upgrading employment. Because Abyssinian is the wealthiest church in Harlem, participants entering this partnership gain a tremendous employment networking resource.