We’re Kicking Off The Giving Season

Thank you for all of your support throughout this year and we hope you will support our programs with an end-of-the-year donation! We are working harder than ever to help those who are returning to the community after incarceration – with Community Meetings, peer-led support groups, creative writing and art group meetings, financial planning, reentry planning, resume assistance, group social activities, bus passes, and more!

We’ve achieved some amazing milestones this year with our first full year running our Reentry House, and moving to a new location with more space for private consultations.

Social Activities Bring Us Together!

Creative Collective: members showcased their imagination by building dioramas. Having an outlet to express creativity with friends is a great way to destress and relax, especially when life throws challenges our way!

St. Wenceslaus fall turkey dinner: Thank you Debbie and Mike Kratz for inviting us again this year! We love sharing meals together and enjoying each other’s company!

Game Night: We hosted 35 members, a new record attendance for one of our Social Activities events! Members participated in a bags tournament, card games, chalk drawing, and a delicious grill out- a great way to spend the evening!

Trivia Night Success – Raising More Than $12,000

If you weren’t at our recent Trivia Night fundraiser, you missed out! We had such a great time and we are so grateful for all the supporters who came to the event, all the sponsors, all of the businesses and individuals who donated to our silent auction, and all of volunteers who made this event run smoothly!

How does this make a difference in people’s lives? One Inside Out member stated, “Don’t plant seeds where others won’t water them. Inside Out taught me to focus on really getting help and being the light in a community. Who I need and don’t need, the guidance a lot of us seek, but don’t know how to find.”

We hope we continue to be a light for others in need.

Staff Spotlights!

Sean Flanagan Sean Flanagan has served as the Housing Coordinator with Inside Out Reentry Community since August of 2024. Sean’s primary responsibilities are case management, program development, care coordination, and applicant coordination. Prior to his work with Inside Out, Sean studied at the University of Iowa, where he received a B.A. in Social Work. In his free time, Sean enjoys cheering for Chicago sports (minus the White Sox) and listening to and playing a wide array of different types of music.  Julia Barbuzza de Juarez Julia Barbuzza de Juarez has served as a Case Manager since October of 2024. As a Case Manager Julia’s responsponsibilities are case management, program development, care coordination, new member intakes, facilitating Coffee and Connects. Prior to her work with Inside Out, Julia studied at the University of Iowa, where she received a B.A. in International Studies Emphasis Area Latin America with a minor in Spanish. In her free time Julia enjoys gardening, walking her two dogs, and spending time with her 15-year-old son.