Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # LINC Inc Reentry & Youth Empowerment Programs Wilmington NC ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lincnc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Blog - [Posts Slide](https://lincnc.org/posts-slide/) - Posts Slider Layout 01 Read More EducationLanguage of IncarcerationWhy Is the Word “Felon” Leaving Our Vocabulary? “Every formerly incarcerated individual has the potential to achieve their dreams if…Read More Read More Charity, reentry, ProgramsWant to Help People Rebuild Their Lives After Prison? Here’s Where to GiveLooking for a nonprofit that helps people rebuild their lives - [Language of Incarceration](https://lincnc.org/language-of-incarceration-2/) - Why Is the Word “Felon” Leaving Our Vocabulary? “Every formerly incarcerated individual has the potential to achieve their dreams if they have the proper support.” – Daryl Atkinson, Forward Justice, North Carolina Stigmatizing words and labels – the traditional language of incarceration – inflict unnecessary additional harms that our organization and other organizations in the - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. October Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-october-newsletter/) - Items of Note | Announcements and Welcomes Be on the lookout for EOL's upcoming advocacy training! We will be announcing the official date this month and will have a sign-up link going out soon. 1SHARE Inc. is hosting "Stuff the Truck," Saturday Oct 14 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th Street, Wilmington, from - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. September Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-september-newsletter/) - The LINK | September News and Updates from LINC, Inc. LINC's Impact on Back-to-School Promises Resounding Impacts Youth in the LITE Summer Experience visited with Judge Faison as part of the enrichment activity schedule. Eyes On the Law Presents: Growing Up With Incarceration Donate Now Items of Note | Kudos and Welcomes Welcome Keith Smedley to - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. July Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-july-newsletter/) - The LINK | July News and Updates from LINC, Inc. - [Want to Help People Rebuild Their Lives After Prison? Here’s Where to Give](https://lincnc.org/want-to-help-people-rebuild-their-lives-after-prison-heres-where-to-give/) - Looking for a nonprofit that helps people rebuild their lives after prison? See how LINC, Inc. supports successful reentry in Southeastern North Carolina. - [Hidden Barriers: Technology & Reentry](https://lincnc.org/hidden-barriers-technology-reentry/) - Exploring the barriers presented by ever-advancing technology for individuals returning from lengthy incarceration. - [What Is Jail Diversion? How Community-Based Alternatives Create Safer, Stronger Communities](https://lincnc.org/what-is-jail-diversion-how-community-based-alternatives-create-safer-stronger-communities/) - Learn what jail diversion is and how community-based services can reduce recidivism, strengthen families, improve public safety, and support successful reentry. - [Permanent Supportive Housing: A Proven Path to Successful Reentry After Incarceration](https://lincnc.org/permanent-supportive-housing-a-proven-path-to-successful-reentry-after-incarceration/) - Learn how permanent supportive housing helps formerly incarcerated individuals overcome housing barriers, reduce recidivism, and build stable, productive lives. Discover how LINC, Inc. supports successful reentry into the community. - [The Power of Second Chances: Why Supporting Returning Citizens Strengthens Our Communities](https://lincnc.org/the-power-of-second-chances-why-supporting-returning-citizens-strengthens-our-communities/) - Learn why second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals support successful reentry, strengthen families, reduce recidivism, and build safer communities. - [What Is Non-Recidivism? How Supportive Reentry Programs Help People Build Successful Lives After Incarceration](https://lincnc.org/what-is-non-recidivism-how-supportive-reentry-programs-help-people-build-successful-lives-after-incarceration/) - Discover how non-recidivism is achieved with housing, employment, peer support, and reentry services helping people build successful lives after incarceration. - [What Is a Peer Support Specialist? How Lived Experience Helps People Rebuild Their Lives](https://lincnc.org/what-is-a-peer-support-specialist-how-lived-experience-helps-people-rebuild-their-lives/) - Learn what a peer support specialist does and how lived experience helps individuals overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery. - [The LINK | June-July 2026 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-june-july-2026-updates-from-linc-inc/) - North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein Visits LINC to Champion Second Chances LINC, Inc. was honored to welcome North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein to the Marvin E. Roberts Transitional Living Campus as part of her statewide initiative to highlight rehabilitation, restoration, and second chances for individuals returning from incarceration. Her visit underscores a growing - [The Fine Print of Freedom: Slavery's Constitutional Legacy](https://lincnc.org/the-fine-print-of-freedom-slaverys-constitutional-legacy/) - On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally heard what had been true on paper for two and a half years: they were free. The moment was long overdue, imperfect in its delivery, but world-changing in its meaning. Juneteenth endures because that day mattered. Because freedom, even delayed and imperfect matters. But there - [Pride Month: Honoring the History, Resistance, and Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson](https://lincnc.org/pride-month-honoring-the-history-resistance-and-legacy-of-marsha-p-johnson/) - Every June, communities across the United States and around the world celebrate Pride Month, a time to honor the resilience, achievements, lives, and ongoing struggles of LGBTQIA+ people. While many people recognize Pride through parades, festivals, and celebrations, the origins of Pride are rooted in protest, in resistance against discrimination, police violence, and systemic oppression. - [LGBTQIA+ Affirming Practices](https://lincnc.org/lgbtqia-affirming-practices-2/) - [The LINK | May 2026 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-may-2026-updates-from-linc-inc/) - Frankie Roberts Receives YWCA Trailblazer Leadership Award The YWCA Lower Cape Fear and UNCW College of Health and Human Services hosted the fifth annual Maternal Health Summit on April 16 at the UNCW Burney Center. The event brought together healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and community leaders to address gaps in maternal care across southeastern - [NC Second Chance Month 2026 Recap](https://lincnc.org/coming-in-june-sign-up-now/) - April may be coming to a close, but the momentum behind NC Second Chance Month at LINC is anything but seasonal. Over the past few weeks, we’ve elevated the voices of justice-involved individuals, shared powerful stories of transformation, and engaged our community in meaningful conversations about reentry, opportunity, and dignity. From storytelling initiatives and public - [The LINK | January 2026 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-january-2026-updates-from-linc-inc/) - LINC, Inc. Hosts Annual Milestones Event with Keynote Speaker Renowned Climate Justice Leader and Activist William J. Barber III LINC, Inc. will host its annual Milestones Fundraising Dinner on Monday, February 16, at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, bringing together community leaders, advocates, and supporters for an evening dedicated to equity, opportunity, and transformational impact. The evening will feature a keynote - [The LINK | February 2026 News and Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-february-2026-news-and-updates-from-linc-inc/) - Milestones 2026: A Night That Moved the Room and the Mission Forward What a night. LINC's annual Milestones Dinner was more than a celebration—it was a powerful reminder of why LINC exists and what’s possible when a community shows up with heart. It was also an exciting introduction to the Legacy Builders Campaign for the Hisan - [Revisiting Milestones 2026](https://lincnc.org/revisiting-milestones-2026/) - What a night. LINC’s Annual Milestones Dinner was filled with energy, purpose, and a whole lot of heart - and the photos say it better than we ever could. From powerful moments on stage to comraderie around the tables, this gallery captures the spirit of a community that shows up and believes in second chances. - [Milestones 2026 Program](https://lincnc.org/milestone-2026-program/) - Note: images may load slowly, please be patient. - [LINC, Inc. Hosts Annual Milestones Event with Keynote Speaker Renowned Climate Justice Leader and Activist William J. Barber III](https://lincnc.org/linc-inc-hosts-annual-milestones-event-with-keynote-speaker-renowned-climate-justice-leader-and-activist-william-j-barber-iii/) - LINC, Inc. will host its annual Milestones Fundraising Dinner on Monday, February 16, at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, bringing together community leaders, advocates, and supporters for an evening dedicated to equity, opportunity, and transformational impact. The evening will feature a keynote address by William J. Barber III, a nationally recognized leader in environmental and climate - [LINC, Inc. 2025 Annual Report](https://lincnc.org/linc-inc-2025-annual-report-2/) - [Understanding the ICE Presence in North Carolina](https://lincnc.org/understanding-ices-presence-in-north-carolina/) - Across North Carolina, from the Triangle to Charlotte and beyond, federal immigration enforcement agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related units like U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), have increased their presence in the recent months. These operations have brought widespread attention, community concern, and important questions about public safety, constitutional rights, and - [When Tragedy Becomes a Banner: Reflections on “Iryna’s Law” and the Politics of Grief](https://lincnc.org/when-tragedy-becomes-a-banner-reflections-on-irynas-law-and-the-politics-of-grief/) - On August 22, 2025, 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee and Charlotte transit rider, was fatally stabbed aboard a light rail car in Charlotte. Her killing quickly made national headlines, and within a month, the North Carolina legislature had passed House Bill 307, known as “Iryna’s Law.” Because of the emotional weight of the case, - [The LINK | October 2025 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-october-2025-updates-from-linc-inc/) - Client Success Stories LITE C3E College Encouragement, Education & Empowerment Tour LINC's L.I.T.E. recently hosted a trip to North Carolina Central University in Durham for youth participating in the program. The young people had a wonderful time. Based on the experience, two of the participants have expressed their desire to become NC Central Eagles after - [Locked Out: Housing, Justice, and the Fight for Belonging](https://lincnc.org/locked-out-housing-justice-and-the-fight-for-belonging/) - Housing barriers for people with legal histories and how reentry programs can work to combat those barriers. Across the United States, the housing crisis has reached unprecedented levels. In January 2024, more than 770,000 people experienced homelessness, representing an 18 percent increase from 2023. This surge is not the result of isolated circumstances but the - [Why Your Vote Matters](https://lincnc.org/why-your-vote-matters/) - WHY does your vote matter? There are many resources on how to register and how to actually cast your vote, but we want to take a moment to acknowledge why it's so important to be civically engaged. Today marked the first day of early voting, so at EOL we hope you are all preparing to - [The LINK | News and Updates for September 2025](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-and-updates-for-september-2025/) - Client Success Stories From the Eyes on the Law Blog Examining the NC Drug Tax Law: Why Reform is Necessary for Justice-Impacted Communities In North Carolina, a little-known law continues to impose financial penalties on individuals already impacted by the justice system. Commonly referred to as the NC Drug Tax Law, or the Unauthorized Substances - [Examining the NC Drug Tax Law: Why Reform Is Necessary for Justice-Impacted Communities](https://lincnc.org/examining-the-nc-drug-tax-law-why-reform-is-necessary-for-justice-impacted-communities/) - Examining the NC Drug Tax Law: Why Reform Is Necessary for Justice-Impacted Communities In North Carolina, a little-known law continues to impose financial penalties on individuals already impacted by the justice system. Commonly referred to as the NC Drug Tax Law, or the Unauthorized Substances Tax, this policy has been in place since 1990. Despite - [The Impact of Community Based Organizations: Employment Disparities](https://lincnc.org/the-impact-of-community-based-organizations-employment-disparities/) - Just like everyone else in society, people who were formerly incarcerated and individuals who have a criminal record need employment in order to support themselves, their families, and to be functioning members of society. Obtaining employment after incarceration helps to gain stability, reduces their likelihood of returning to prison, and promotes greater public safety to - [The LINK | News and Updates for August 2025](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-and-updates-for-august-2025/) - Client Success Stories From the Eyes on the Law Blog Part 3: The Impact of Community Based Organizations on Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Individuals with a criminal record often face compounding barriers to housing, including discriminatory policies, economic insecurity, and weak social ties. These barriers all work together to keep justice-involved individuals from obtaining housing - [The Impact of Community Based Organizations: Homelessness and Housing Insecurity](https://lincnc.org/the-impact-of-community-based-organizations-homelessness-and-housing-insecurity/) - Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Finding housing after incarceration is a very important step in making a successful reentry. However, individuals with a criminal record often face compounding barriers such as discriminatory policies, economic insecurity, and weak social ties. These barriers all work together in order to keep individuals with a criminal record from obtaining housing - [The Impact of Community Based Reentry Organizations: Health](https://lincnc.org/the-impact-of-community-based-reentry-organizations-health/) - Health Prison creates a number of difficulties and one of these difficulties is issues with mental and physical health. About 60% of people who are incarcerated have a substance abuse disorder and 2 in 5 individuals that are incarcerated have a history of mental illnesses. Not only are individuals affected mentally, but one third of - [The Impact of Community Based Reentry Organizations: Introduction](https://lincnc.org/the-impact-of-community-based-reentry-organizations-introduction/) - Introduction Community-based organizations, such as LINC, are extremely beneficial to individuals that are reentering the community after incarceration. Advocating for the implementation of more community-based programs is very important in helping all members of the community thrive. This post is an introduction to a series on advocating for community-based programs. The series will be four - [The LINK | New and Updates for July 2025](https://lincnc.org/the-link-new-and-updates-for-july-2025/) - Cape Fear Endowment Awards Grant for Peaceful Pathways Collaborative The New Hanover Community Endowment has made a 2025 Community grant supporting LINC's Peaceful Pathways Collaborative. This was a highly competitive inaugural round of the 2025 Community grant opportunity, with more than 300 applications. The grant, in the amount of $4,528, will help fund a new initiative between - [The LINK | News and Updates for June 2025](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-and-updates-for-june-2025/) - Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) Providers Advocated for Funding HOP Service providers from around the state gathered in Raleigh to advocate for the program that has helped improve the health of more than 35,000 individuals while simultaneously reducing healthcare costs. Unfortunately, HOP funding appears to have been cut from the state budget; the state's three-year investment - [The LINK | May 2025 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-may-2025-updates-from-linc-inc/) - Call Your Representatives! Cape Fear Healthy Opportunities Set to Lose Funding Healthy Opportunities (HOP) is currently not in the US House or Senate budget. Maintaining Medicaid eligibility for HOP services that are key determinants of health improve health outcomes for hundreds of Cape Fear residents. Learn more about Healthy Opportunities and how you can help here. - [Urgent Action Needed! Protect NCMedicaid and #HealthyOpportunities](https://lincnc.org/urgent-action-needed-protect-ncmedicaid-and-healthyopportunities/) - Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) at LINC, Inc.is facing a budget crisis! Currently, HOP is not in theHouse or Senate FY 2025-2027 budget. We urgently need your voice to help secure renewed funding for HOP.We must continue to advocate for maintaining Medicaid eligibility for services that address key social determinants of health in New Hanover County and surrounding - [Second Chance Employers: A Critical Link for Reentry](https://lincnc.org/second-chance-employers-a-critical-link-for-reentry/) - The Employers The Sentencing Project estimates over five million people are under supervision by the criminal legal system. In addition, approximately 77 million Americans have a criminal record. To put it in perspective, one in three adults have a criminal record, and just as many Americans have criminal records as Americans with a college diploma. - [From Eyes On The Law: Mythbusting Reentry](https://lincnc.org/from-eyes-on-the-law-mythbusting-reentry/) - As part of LINC, Inc.'s observance of North Carolina Second Chance Month, Eyes on the Law has prepared a short "Mythbusting Reentry" question and answer series. Test your own awareness of the facts surrounding reentry, and participate in mythbusting with us. Question One True or False: The reentry process starts as soon as a person - [The LINK | April 2025 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-april-2025-updates-from-linc-inc/) - NC Reentry Month: More to Come There are three more events for April NC Second Chance Month at LINC, Inc. Everyone is invited to participate and observe the importance of #SecondChances. These events are free and open to the public. For information and to register to participate in the Reentry Simulation, contact Local Reentry Council - [The LINK | March 2025 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-march-2025-updates-from-linc-inc/) - Support Second Chance Hiring Interviewees Needed for Research on SNAP Program Bans FCCJ and Ed Law Teams are working with a graduate researcher to study the impact that excluding individuals with felony drug convictions from SNAP (food stamps) on students’ ability to obtain adequate education. The research team is looking to interview individuals who identify as one - [LINC, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Milestones Campaign](https://lincnc.org/linc-inc-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-milestones-campaign/) - This year, LINC, Inc. proudly celebrates 25 years of empowering justice-involved individuals to return to the community, access training, education, employment and housing, and most of all, to thrive in their second chance. Since our founding, we’ve provided essential services, advocacy, case management, peer support, and resources to thousands—helping them navigate barriers, access opportunities, and - [The New Hanover County Housing Crisis and the Justice-Involved](https://lincnc.org/the-new-hanover-county-housing-crisis-and-the-justice-involved/) - Housing Crisis in New Hanover County: disproportionate impacts to individuals who are returning from incarceration New Hanover County has been experiencing a housing crisis as a result of the shortage of affordable housing available and the rising cost of housing. As of 2023, approximately 34% of households in the county are considered cost-burdened, spending more - [Veteran Incarceration Rates and Benefits](https://lincnc.org/veteran-incarceration-rates-and-benefits/) - contributed by Maria Speas Veterans represent approximately 7% of the U.S. population, yet they make up 8% of the incarcerated population. Veterans with a history of incarceration have higher rates of mental health concerns and a higher risk of having unstable housing and jobs. According to the 2021 Census Data, 31% of veterans have been - [What Happens to Veteran Benefits When an Individual is Incarcerated?](https://lincnc.org/what-happens-to-veteran-benefits-when-an-individual-is-incarcerated/) - One of the most important factors to keep in mind when working with justice-involved individuals who are Veterans, is that that once released from incarceration, all Veterans are eligible for reinstatement of their benefits. Above is a brief infographic breaking down the data and information regarding Veteran involvement in the justice system, as well as how - [The LINK | January 2025 Updates from LINC, Inc.](https://lincnc.org/the-link-january-2025-updates-from-linc-inc/) - Cecil Collins, former LSU and Dolphins NFL star, to Keynote Milestones Gala Set for Thursday, February 20, 2025, the 25th Anniversary Milestones Gala will celebrate turning setbacks into comebacks with a keynote talk from Cecil Collins. The evening will feature a dinner buffet prepared by James Beard-nominated Chef Keith Rhodes, a limited open bar and - [2024 Appreciation of Donors](https://lincnc.org/2024-donor-roll/) - Tributes James H. Faison, in memory of Mr. Samuel Boaz Woodard, Sr.Mark Rausher, in honor of his daughter, Ms. Larkin Rausher Grants The New Hanover Community EndowmentNew Hanover County ABC Board $10,000 and above Brian J. Cox $2000 to $9999 First Baptist ChurchHelen Margaret FlemingCynthia and George Mitchell FoundationLinda and Reid MurchisonJohnny and Carolyn SpencerWilliamson - [Former NFL Player Cecil Collins Announced as Keynote Speaker for LINC, Inc.’s 25th Anniversary Milestones Gala](https://lincnc.org/former-nfl-player-cecil-collins-announced-as-keynote-speaker-for-linc-inc-s-25th-anniversary-milestones-gala/) - **Cecil Collins: A Life of Faith, Football, and Redemption** Cecil Collins is a man of God whose remarkable journey is defined by resilience, faith, and a passion for youth empowerment. After spending 13 years in prison, Cecil emerged with a renewed sense of purpose, dedicating his life to spreading the message of hope and salvation - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. December 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-december-2024-newsletter/) - Celebrate 25 Years of Second Chances Plan to celebrate LINC, Inc.’s 25th Anniversary as a sponsor of a very special event - the 2025 Milestones Gala. This year, our traditional Milestones dinner will be extra in every way: a dazzling keynote speaker, a dance-worthy band, buffet dinner by Chef Keith Rhodes of Catch, open bar - [Michelle Gunn: Collaboration is Critical to LINC's Client-Centered Support](https://lincnc.org/michelle-gunn-collaboration-is-critical-to-lincs-client-centered-support/) - LINC, Inc. has implemented the Unite Us platform to facilitate coordinated care between local agencies, while protecting client confidentiality and lessening trauma. The Unite Us platform streamlines and enhances the coordination of care among nonprofits and direct service agencies. This innovative technology enables LINC to connect its clients seamlessly to a network of community-based services, - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. October 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-october-2024-newsletter/) - Unite Us: An Interview with Michelle Gunn In observance of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Unite Us invited LINC's Michelle Gunn to talk about coordinated care and how the Unite Us technology platform facilitates supporting LINC clients. "My commitment to addressing IPV stems from a desire to provide others with the same opportunities I was - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. September 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-september-2024-newsletter/) - Broadening Horizons: Sea Beyond Sea Beyond is a collaborative initiative with UNCW that offers an immersive summer, after-school, and college preparatory program for young people in our community. This camp is designed to expand opportunities and nurture the curiosity of rising 9th graders. Its objectives are to equip students with the tools and knowledge needed - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. August 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-august-2024-newsletter/) - The LINK | August News & Updates from LINC, Inc. Overview: Wrapping Up LINC's Fiscal Year 2024 For the Fiscal Year that has just closed - July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 - LINC, Inc. is reporting the following numbers across all programs and initiatives: Adults Served: 1,072 Youth Served: 222 % Non-Recidivism: 84.25% % - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. July 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-july-2024-newsletter/) - The LINK | July News & Updates from LINC, Inc. July 16 Deadline for Hisan Polk Transformation Academy RFQs Responses to the RFQ for Architectural Design Services must be received on or before 3:00 P.M. EST, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted by mail in a sealed envelope properly marked “RFQ #01 - [THE LINK | LINC, Inc. June 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-june-newsletter-2/) - MER in Motion: Dance Iquail & Public Enemy A project in partnership with Dance Iquail, from Philadelphia, and LINC Inc., and MER Division Drive residents was a week in workshops with Dr. Iquail Shaheed and their normal group therapist, discussing their experiences in the Criminal Justice system. The participants worked to express those experiences through art-making. Participants from MER - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. May 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-may-2024-newsletter/) - LINC Celebrated NC Second Chance Month We attended: 2024 NC Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference, April 22-24 LINC staff, along with more than 700 participants from across North Carolina, attended the NCDAC Reentry conference in Raleigh. Our impression? More people than ever, all supporting #SecondChances. LINC has been on this special mission for 24 years, it - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. April 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-april-2024-newsletter/) - The LINK | April News & Updates from LINC, Inc. April is North Carolina Second Chance Month Local Reentry Council Celebrates NewProgram Space The Local Reentry Council - New Hanover County at LINC, Inc. has moved into office space at The Harrelson Center. On May 1, staff at the newly appointed office will hold an - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. March 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-march-2024-newsletter/) - [April is NC Second Chance Month](https://lincnc.org/april-is-nc-second-chance-month/) - CELEBRATE North Carolina Second Chance Month April is Second Chance Month in North Carolina, a time to remember the obstacles faced by the thousands of individuals returning to their communities after incarceration. Governor Roy Cooper's Proclamation THIS Month: Attend an EVENT SAVE THE DATE: Monday April 29 2024 9am - 12pm REENTRY SIMULATION Hosted by LINC's Local - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. February 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-february-2024-newsletter/) - [LINC 2023 Year Wrapped: Program Statistics](https://lincnc.org/linc-2023-year-wrapped-program-statistics/) - Looking Back on LINC's 23rd Year of Turning Setbacks into Comebacks Last year was a truly successful year for LINC as we continually turn setbacks into comebacks. The LINC story is in the numbers for 2023: More than 800 individuals served More than 450 individuals connected to employment or education Robust participation in LINC supportive - [The LINK | LINC, Inc December Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-december-newsletter/) - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. January 2024 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-january-2024/) - [The LINK | LINC, Inc. June Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/the-link-linc-inc-june-newsletter/) - The LINK | June News and Updates from LINC, Inc. North Carolina Voter ID Requirement Will Impact LINC Clients LINC Shows Up for Second Chance Lobby Day Members of the LINC team, including staff of Eyes on the Law, attended Second Chance Lobby Day in Raleigh to advocate for policies that afford second chances to justice-involved individuals. LINC - [LINC Year Wrap - 2022](https://lincnc.org/linc-year-wrap-2022/) - Looking back on another year of turning setbacks into comebacks. Serving individuals through the Local Rentry Council, M. E. Roberts Transitional Living Campus, Pathway Home 2, LITE Manhood, Cape Fear HOP, and NC Fit. - [Milestones: The Challenges of Making Comebacks from Setbacks](https://lincnc.org/milestones-the-challenges-of-making-comebacks-from-setbacks/) - My name is Dean Pratt. When you do real time, you walk out, you don't know what to expect. I'm a 52 year old ex felon from Crofton, Maryland. Before I was incarcerated, life: I grew up in a fantastic household, had great parents, have fantastic brother and sister. I was married, I went to - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | November 2019](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-november-2019/) - Amanda Knox to Keynote 2020 Milestones Dinner Amanda Knox, exoneree, journalist, public speaker, and author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Waiting to Be Heard, will be the keynote speaker at LINC, Inc.'s 20th anniversary Milestones Dinner on February 3, 2020. "Despite standing out as young, white, and female, one of the many things - [February 2022 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/december-2021-newsletter-2/) - [Happy Thanksgiving from LINC!](https://lincnc.org/happy-thanksgiving-from-linc/) - [December 2021 Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/december-2021-newsletter/) - [September 2021 LINC Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/september-2021-linc-newsletter/) - [June 2021 LINC Newsletter](https://lincnc.org/june-2021-linc-newsletter/) - [May 2021 Newsletter from LINC](https://lincnc.org/may-2021-newsletter-from-linc/) - As things are hopefully getting back to "normal" in our area, there are reasons to see progress and to be hopeful. All of us at LINC hope your spring has been a good one so far.In this month's newsletter we will let you know about new criminal justice reform bills passed in North Carolina, a - [The Link | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | October 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-october-2020/) - [November 2020 Newsletter from LINC](https://lincnc.org/november-2020-newsletter-from-linc/) - [January 2021 Newsletter from LINC](https://lincnc.org/january-2021-newsletter-from-linc/) - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Steve Lee, Bookkeeper & Community Change Advocate](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-steve-lee-bookkeeper-community-change-advocate/) - Had you been interested in issues of non-recidivism and criminal justice before you knew Frankie, and before you were on staff at LINC? No, I really hadn't. My closest experience with those issues was that, after I retired from teaching, I had become an advocate working with parents having issues with the school system. As - [School Year Alternative! LINC, Inc. and L.I.T.E. SchoolZone for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders](https://lincnc.org/school-year-alternative-linc-inc-and-l-i-t-e-schoolzone-for-6th-7th-and-8th-graders/) - Looking for a Virtual Learning Solution? LINC, Inc. and L.I.T.E. are offering a full-time alternative classroom setting for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. The alternative classroom will offer a positive and welcoming space for students to participate in New Hanover County's virtual learning program. What: L.I.T.E. SchoolZone Alternative - [The LINK: News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | August 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-august-2020/) - Coming to the Table Group Discusses Reparations and Other Current Topics This month, participants at the meeting of the local chapter of Coming to the Table tackles the hot topic of reparations. Moderated by LINC executive director Frankie Roberts, and UNCW professor Kim Cook, the conversation centered around a letter drafted to local news outlets in - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Evelyn D. Adger, Board Member](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-evelyn-d-adger-board-member/) - Talking with all the people who have been involved with LINC over these last two decades, it is so clear that the organization has been on the frontlines of working for change for a long time. Yes, maybe even longer than 20 years. When you think about the group of us who started working together - [The LINK: News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | June 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-june-2020/) - Local Reentry Council Reopens with COVID-19 Health Safety Protocols As of June 15, the Local Reentry Council office has been open staff for only. LRC staff expect to start taking walk-in clients on THURSDAYS only, starting on June 18. The LRC office on Princess Street will be operating under the following restrictions No more than 2 - [Meet the People Behind LINC: LeeAnne Quattrucci, Esq, Volunteer](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-leeanne-quattrucci-esq-volunteer/) - You practice juvenile justice and family law, which makes your connection to LINC and your years of volunteering a natural - as a past board member and now recipient of the LINC Society recognition. How did you first get involved? In the beginnings of L.I.T.E. Manhood, I did educational forums and programs. I would talk - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Cory Wrisborne, L.I.T.E. Manhood Graduate](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-cory-wrisborne-l-i-t-e-manhood-graduate/) - Your Toastmasters success is really exciting. Everyone at LINC is cheering you on - it's not surprising that you've gotten where you are because public speaking fits your personality and your natural skillset. It's been an amazing journey. I would have never thought that I would be doing professional speaking at all. The opportunity came - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Michael Maume, LINC Board Secretary](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-michael-maume-linc-board-secretary/) - How did you first become connected with LINC? I’ve been on the LINC board for several years - I joined several months before Kim Cook - but I had known Frankie for a long time before I was involved directly with LINC. It was serendipitous the way it happened. Frankie had mentioned to me several - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | May 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-may-2020/) - LINC, Inc. Is ZOOM-ing Life and business are nothing like normal, and probably won't be in the near future, but LINC staff are busy providing essential services and supporting the mission of the organization using personal safety protocols, and with online meetings. The May meeting of Second Chance Alliance was attended by more than twenty - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Tracey Thomas-Ray, Co-founder](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-tracey-thomas-ray-co-founder/) - You were integral in the founding of LINC, twenty years ago. What direction did your career head from there? When Frankie and I started LINC, it was inspired by his experience with his brother. Being part of the community and seeing the need was also my motivation in helping found LINC. However, it was largely - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Michelle Gunn, Reentry Rights Advocate](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-michelle-gunn-reentry-rights-advocate/) - You've recently moved from LINC, where you were operations director for almost six years, to another nonprofit organization, but you haven't lost your passion for reentry rights work. Where does that passion come from? Changing jobs absolutely did not change my passion for the work I do. I’m motivated by really caring for the individuals - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | February 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-february-2020/) - Miles of Gratitude More than 400 guests attended the sixth annual Milestones Dinner to celebrate LINC, Inc.'s 20th anniversary. Amanda Knox, author and exoneree, talked about her experience, calling for greater compassion and less vilification of justice-involved individuals. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo shared a proclamation congratulating LINC on the 20th anniversary of the organization. The - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | March 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-march-2020/) - POSTPONED: NC Reentry Month - April 2020 In alignment with Governor Roy Cooper's announcement of March 12th, the state of North Carolina is taking proactive steps to protect the health and well-being of our state in the face of growing cases of the COVID-19 virus. With this potential health crisis and for the safety of staff, - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | April 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-april-2020/) - LINC, Inc. Maintains Services with COVID-19 Restrictions LINC, Inc. and the Local Reentry Council continue to provide essential services to individuals who are marginalized, unsheltered, and justice-involved, while adhering to pandemic guidelines outlined by the CDC and the restrictions mandated by the North Carolina Governor's office. Individuals in need of LRC services are being assisted - [Frankie Roberts: 20 Reflections on 20 Years](https://lincnc.org/frankie-roberts-20-reflections-on-20-years/) - Twenty thoughts and reflections from Frankie Roberts, co-founder and executive director of LINC, Inc., on where the organization has come in the twenty years since it was founded in 2000. - [Meet the People Behind LINC: John Fellerath, Ph.D., Volunteer](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-john-fellerath-ph-d-volunteer/) - You’ve volunteered at LINC in many capacities over the last ten years. How did you first get involved? When I retired to Wilmington in 2008, I was interested in getting involved in a community program intended to help people returning from prison. There are simply too many people in prison in the United States and - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Tracy Wilkinson, LINC Board Vice-Chair](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-tracy-wilkinson-linc-board-vice-chair/) - You’ve been on the LINC board for ten years. That’s a long run; how did you first get involved with the organization? I was connected with LINC by Leann Quattrucci. She and I are good friends and we have practiced law together for a long time. We have many of the same interests, especially social - [April 2020: Embrace Second Chances](https://lincnc.org/april-2020-embrace-second-chances/) - LINC residents and staff are observing shelter-in-place and social distancing, and while nothing at the M.E. Roberts Transitional Living Campus is near normal, we are celebrating the arrival of April, and with it, Second Chance Month 2020. LINC's sponsored educational and awareness-building activities for the month have been postponed, but we are still welcoming the - [Meet the People Behind LINC: Daquan Peters, NHC Second Chance Alliance Coordinator](https://lincnc.org/meet-the-people-behind-linc-daquan-peters-nhc-second-chance-alliance-coordinator/) - How did you first get connected with LINC? I was released from prison back in September 2019. I had already known about LINC because I took my youngest brother - he was getting into a lot of trouble - back in 2006, and I had already known the work that Frankie was doing. I took - [Celebrating Twenty Years of Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks](https://lincnc.org/celebrating-twenty-years/) - April 1999 Leading Into New Communities, Inc. was incorporated. Called LINC, Inc., Frankie Roberts and Tracey Ray made official their vision for a community-based nonprofit serving justice-involved individuals. June 2000 The first LINC, Inc. office opened in the back of Frankie Roberts' barber shop, House of Creations, at 1202 Castle Street. Frankie Roberts and Tracey - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | January 2020](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-january-2020/) - Mark your calendar Monday February 3 6-9 pm | 2020 Milestones Dinner and 20th Anniversary Celebration, Hotel Ballast, Wilmington. Follow the hashtag #LINCmilestones for photos and updates! Click to Buy Tickets Thank you to the 2020 Milestones Dinner Sponsors! Showing Up For Second Chances LINC staff and residents joined Second Chance advocates in Raleigh for the NC Second Chance - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC, Inc. | December 2019](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc-december-2019/) - A passion for compassion "When we have an opportunity to shed a light on another person's challenges and pain, and to shed a light of compassion, and information, and better policy, then we should take that opportunity," says Kim Cook, LINC board chair. Kim's passion for both criminal justice reform and compassionate reentry connected her - [Kim Cook: on Amanda Knox, reentry services, and social justice advocacy](https://lincnc.org/kim-cook-on-amanda-knox-reentry-services-and-social-justice-advocacy/) - Q: What is the deep motivator for the work you do in criminal justice reform? Kim: No matter whether you are exonerated or paroled, the traumas are real, and the traumas can have long lasting impacts on how people live their lives, and how society treats people. If society treats people with the stigma of - [Celebrating Launch of Second Chance Alliance Chapter: what's next?](https://lincnc.org/celebrating-launch-of-second-chance-alliance-chapter/) - LINC, Inc. and the North Carolina Second Chance Alliance came together to celebrate the launch of the Alliance's first chapter in North Carolina. The chapter, located in New Hanover County, will be championed by LINC, Inc. The chapter will hold its first meeting on October 10, at 6pm, at 801 Princess Street. The LINC Second - [Second Chances By the Numbers](https://lincnc.org/second-chances-by-the-numbers/) - LINC, Inc. backs up the successful strategy of facilitating second chances with powerful individual stories of overcoming the obstacles of incarceration and justice system-involvement. Statistics also illustrate the success of positive, supportive reentry services. MER Campus Graduate Successes At LINC, Inc., we believe that directed support, guidance, and social networking, individuals returning from incarceration can - [The LINK | News & happenings from LINC Inc. | October 2019](https://lincnc.org/the-link-news-happenings-from-linc-inc/) - Ashley Wells Joins LINC, Inc. Board Ashley is Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Impact, University of North Carolina - Wilmington. A Georgia native, she attended the University of Georgia in Athens, where she earned her B.A. in Political Science, as well as Master of Public Health with a focus in health promotion and behavior. - [Rose Joins LINC as Director of Development and Communications](https://lincnc.org/rose-joins-linc-in-development-and-communications-capacity/) - Anne joins LINC, Inc., as Director of Development and Communications. Anne has had various responsibilities in the nonprofit arena, including executive director, communications, grant writing, and special events. She has worked with healthcare institutions, including Edward Hospital Foundation, and Columbus-Cabrini Medical Foundation - Project Hope and Programa C.I.E.L.O.; a community foundation; and a number of - [Third Annual John E. Craig Day Cookout](https://lincnc.org/third-annual-john-e-craig-day-cookout/) - Friends, residents, LINC staff, and board members gathered for the Third Annual John E. Craig Day cookout at the M.E. Roberts Transitional Housing Campus. - [Frankie Roberts Receives MED Week Spotlight Recognition](https://lincnc.org/frankie-roberts-receives-med-week-spotlight-recognition/) - Frankie Roberts will be recognized at 12:40 pm at the Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) luncheon, immediately preceding keynote speaker, Brigadier General J. R. Gorham, U.S. Army, (Ret.). Minority Enterprise Development Week conference will be held on Friday, October 4 at UNCW’s Burney Center. Beginning with a Presidential proclamation in 1983, MED Week has celebrated the - [LINC Second Chance Alliance Chapter Launch](https://lincnc.org/linc-second-chance-alliance-chapter-launch/) - Friends and supporters of reentry and second chances gathered in September to celebrate the launch of North Carolina's first chapter of the Second Chance Alliance. Opening doors and saving lives -- or "turning setbacks into comebacks" as Frankie Roberts, LINC, Inc., executive director, says -- was the theme of the event. The new chapter will - [Frankie Roberts Recognized by Commission on African American History](https://lincnc.org/frankie-roberts-recognized-by-commission-on-african-american-history/) - Executive Director Frankie Roberts was recognized by the City of Wilmington's Commission on African American History as one of seven living legends during a celebration on July 27, 2019.Frankie was one of seven recipients selected for their outstanding leadership, keen vision to help people succeed in life, professional contributions, many accomplishments improving our community, and making ## Pages - [HOME](https://lincnc.org/) - Linc, Inc. 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Referrals are taken via a confidential online form (click below), and placement is dependent upon availability and individual needs. The STAR Center program is coordinated - [SUPPORT](https://lincnc.org/support/) - Make a Gift Donate LINC Inc. depends upon the generosity of donors like you to continually improve and expand our programs and services, and our impact. There are many ways to support LINC, Inc. Find the method of giving that fits your personal giving priorities and situation, whether through an outright donation via check or - [Employment](https://lincnc.org/employment/) - EmploymentCurrent Openings Job description: Local Reentry Council (LRC) Case Manager Department: Local Reentry CouncilType: Full-time (40hrs)Compensation: $18-$24/hourSupervisor: Local Reentry Council Coordinator Position SummaryThe Local Reentry Council Case Manager provides person-centered case management to justice-involved individuals as they prepare for and transition back into the community. The position conducts intake and assessment, develops and monitors individualized - [Permanent Supportive Housing](https://lincnc.org/permanent-supportive-housing/) - Contact Information | Permanent Supportive Housing Samala Smith, Case Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing (910) 390-2812 | ssmith@lincnc.org Download: Permanent Supportive Housing flyer Online Form: LINC Permanent Supportive Housing Application What We Do The Permanent Supportive Housing program at LINC, Inc. places clients in affordable housing that is combined with support services to address - [PRESS ROOM](https://lincnc.org/press-room/) - Recognitions and Awards Executive Director, Frankie Roberts, won a Pioneer award at the NC Second Chance Alliance Gala in May 2023. He was nominated for the 2019 City of Wilmington’s Commission on African American History Living Legend Award. Nominees are selected for their dedication to improve the community and their keen vision to help others - [Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI)](https://lincnc.org/cbi/) - Contact Information | Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) Dwight Hale, Facilitator (419) 297-6294 | dhale@lincnc.org Downloadable CBI flyer What We Do The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention program at LINC, Inc. offers a variety of group sessions to empower justice-involved individuals in making healthy decisions for positive return from incarceration, social interaction, employment potential, and - [PROGRAMS](https://lincnc.org/programs/) - L.I.T.E. L.I.T.E. is a structured enrichment program supporting positive Youth Development designed specifically for African American males youth to age 24, to reduce barriers in education and/or employment. Our goal is to encourage a change in thinking that in turn influences behavior to break the cycle of crime. Read more. LINC Urban Farm The urban - [LINC Employment Bootcamp](https://lincnc.org/employment-bootcamp/) - Contact Information | Employment Bootcamp Dwight Hale, Facilitator (419) 297-6294 | dhale@lincnc.org What We Do Employment Bootcamp at LINC, Inc. is a program designed to assist justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals in developing the mindset and real-life skills needed to secure employment. Employment Bootcamp was setup in November 2023 with funding from New - [L.I.T.E.](https://lincnc.org/lite/) - Contact Information | L.I.T.E. Frankie Roberts froberts@lincnc.org Download: L.I.T.E. brochure Support L.I.T.E.You can make a gift directed to L.I.T.E. and help us break barriers in education and employment for the young men and women participating in the program. Thank you in advance for your support! Make a Gift Sign up for the LITE After - [Urban Farm](https://lincnc.org/linc-urban-farm/) - Contact Information | Urban Farm Erie Clifton, Urban Farm Manager eclifton@lincnc.org LINC, Inc. operates an urban farm to provide healthy, high quality, sustainably grown, and affordable food to residents of LINC’s M.E. Roberts Transitional Living Campus and the STAR Center. Abundant harvests allow us to offer fresh produce to the community via food - [Hisan J. Polk Transformation Academy](https://lincnc.org/programs/hisan-j-polk-transformation-academy/) - The Vision Make a Legacy Builders Gift LINC Inc.’s plans to convert the decommissioned Princess Place fire station to the Hisan J. Polk Transformation Academy moved forward with Wilmington City Council final rezoning approval in April 2024. The Hisan J. Polk Transformation Academy (HJP Academy) will be a culturally and demographically-rich boarding school for at-risk - [HJP Legacy Builders Campaign Booklet](https://lincnc.org/hjp-case-flipbook/) - ShareTweetShare0 Shares - [Milestones 2026 Program](https://lincnc.org/milestones-2026-program/) - ShareTweetShare0 Shares - [MER - Transitional Housing](https://lincnc.org/housing/) - Contact Information | M.E. Roberts Transitional Living Campus Vince Burgess, Residential Director (910) 332-1147 | vburgess@lincnc.org For general information about LINC, Inc., email: info@lincnc.org LINC operates residential programs, including the Marvin E. Roberts Transitional Living Campus (coed) and the soon-to-open STAR Center (males). Programs are designed to support justice-involved individuals with their reentry into - [Local Reentry Council](https://lincnc.org/local-reentry-council/) - Contact Information | NHC Local Reentry Council (LRC) Linda Thomas, Lead Case Manager/Local Reentry Coordinator (910) 889-1140 (910) 332-1138 | lthomas@lincnc.org Local Reentry Council – New Hanover County flyer (downloadable) LRC Orientation flyer (downloadable) What We Do The Local Reentry Council – New Hanover (Brunswick, Pender, and Duplin Counties with limited services) at LINC, Inc. (LRC) is an - [Legacy Builders Campaign | Case for Support](https://lincnc.org/legacy-builders-campaign-case-for-support-2/) - [NC FIT](https://lincnc.org/nc-fit/) - Contact Information | NC FIT (North Carolina Formerly Incarcerated Transition Program) Demond Wells, Community Health Worker (910) 390-2909 | dwells@lincnc.org NC FIT flyer (downloadable) NC FIT Wellness flyer (downloadable) What We Do NC FIT at LINC, Inc. is a partner in the North Carolina Formerly Incarcerated Transition (NC FIT) Program, sponsored by - [Leadership](https://lincnc.org/leadership/) - LINC Board of Directors African American history throughout New Hanover County. cpershia@gmail.com Brandy Watts, RN, BSN Member Brandy is a native of Pender County, NC. She is a graduate of Fayetteville State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is a registered nurse employed with Ciena Healthcare and Wellpath. Growing up in a rural community - [Healthy Opportunities Pilot](https://lincnc.org/healthy-opportunities-pilot/) - Contact Information | Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) General Information – HOP at LINC (910) 332-1144 | hop@lincnc.org Downloadable HOP – LINC flyer Healthy Opportunities Pilot factsheet What We Do The Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) at LINC, Inc. is a state- and federally- funded program to help improve the overall health of qualifying Medicaid - [EYES ON THE LAW](https://lincnc.org/eyes-on-the-law/) - Contact Information | Eyes on the Law Nonprofits, schools and community groups: Book Eyes on the Law for training or presentations: Main email: eyesonthelaw@lincnc.org Cooper Mertens, LINC Data & Impact Coordinator (336) 568-6005 | cmertens@lincnc.org Telesa Jones, LINC Justice Services Coordinator (901) 390-2995 | tjones@lincnc.org What We Do Eyes on the - [LINC Anatomy](https://lincnc.org/linc-anatomy/) - Contact Information | LINC Anatomy Wilma Moses, LINC Anatomy Coordinator (910) 332-1140 | wmoses@lincnc.org Printable program flyer. What We Do LINC Anatomy offers individuals stipends for training and certification as Peer Support Specialists and Community Health Workers. LINC Anatomy staff assist with the application process, coordinate training sessions, and supervise program participation. - [Pathway Home 2](https://lincnc.org/pathway-home-2/) - Contact Information | Pathway Home 2 Stephanie Straughn, Program Director, Pathway Home 2 (910) 406-2374 | sstraughn@lincnc.org Sarah McConnell, Lead Case Manager, Pathway Home 2 910-226-7641 | smcconnell@lincnc.org PATHWAY HOME 2 GRANT Information – Cape Fear Community College U.S. Department of Labor – Pathway Home – Reentry Employment Opportunities What We Do Pathway - [Login](https://lincnc.org/login/) - [wppb-login] - [LINC Society](https://lincnc.org/linc-society/) - LINC Society The individuals, corporations, and organizations in the LINC Society are recognized by the Board and staff of LINC, Inc., for demonstrated support of the organization’s mission to educate and motivate youth to make positive life choices and to empower men and women returning from incarceration to be productive members of our community. - [Second Chance Alliance New Hanover County Chapter](https://lincnc.org/second-chance-alliance-new-hanover-county-chapter/) - Restoring opportunities. Strengthening communities. Preserving resources. The New Hanover County chapter of the NC Second Chance Alliance, at LINC, Inc., is part of a statewide alliance of impacted people and families, service providers like LINC, advocates, community leaders, and compassionate citizens who have gathered their resources and support to address the cause and impact of - [CONTACT](https://lincnc.org/contact/) - Contact Us Via Mail Name * Email * Subject Message ShareTweetShare0 Shares - [BLOG](https://lincnc.org/blog/) - LINC Blog Posts Want to Help People Rebuild Their Lives After Prison? Here’s Where to Give Looking for a nonprofit that helps people rebuild their lives after prison? See how LINC, Inc. supports successful reentry in Southeastern North Carolina. Hidden Barriers: Technology & Reentry A man walks into a job center. He’s motivated and - [Opt-in](https://lincnc.org/opt-in/) - Thank you for your interest in supporting our nonprofit fundraising campaign! 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Text “HELP” - [Rent](https://lincnc.org/rent/) - Housing Providers create an invoice for LINC, Inc for providing housing to our clients Off Campus Housing: Pay Rent Online Campus Housing (Division Drive): Pay Program Services Fee with Credit Card ShareTweetShare0 Shares - [Privacy Policy](https://lincnc.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://lincnc.org. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from ## Landing Pages by MailMunch - [LINC Reentry Month | April 2025](https://lincnc.org/linc-reentry-month-april-2025/) ## All Members - [Miriam Thompson, Esq.](https://lincnc.org/team/miriam-thompson-esq/) - [Dr. Lynn W. Fulton](https://lincnc.org/team/dr-lynn-w-fulton/) - [Dorian Cromartie](https://lincnc.org/team/dorian-cromartie/) - [Teresa Woods-Cox](https://lincnc.org/team/teresa-woods-cox-2/) - Teresa Woods-Cox graduated from Ohio University with B.S.Ed. and from Campbell University with a M.Ed. in Counseling. For thirty years she served as the CEO of a commercial mechanical and electrical contractor. Currently she is a managing partner for Liberty Land Development and DeerwooD5 along with leading a non-profit, Kator Dunn Farm, which assists veterans - [Cindy Pershia](https://lincnc.org/team/cindy-pershia/) - [Catrecia McCoy-Bowman](https://lincnc.org/team/catrecia-mccoy-bowman/) - With over two decades of experience in housing policy, disaster recovery, and public service, Catrecia brings unparalleled expertise and a deep personal commitment to every initiative she leads. She has been a valued friend of LINC since 2000 and a special project contractor since 2024. Catrecia began her career at the Wilmington Housing Authority and - [Frankie Roberts](https://lincnc.org/team/frankie-roberts-3/) - Frankie Roberts was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. He went to private school (K-8th grade) and graduated from John T Hoggard High School. He owned a community-based barbershop for 18 years, where he received an informal education in community organizing, job development, relationship building, and individual/family counseling. Since 2000, Frankie has been the Executive - [Michelle D. Gunn](https://lincnc.org/team/michelle-d-gunn/) - Michelle serves as a member of QENO Advisory Council, board member for The Tides, and a previous member of New Hanover County’s Health and Human Services Board. Michelle is a graduate of the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, minor in psychology and has extensive experience in the non-profit - [Katy Parker](https://lincnc.org/team/katy-parker/) - Katy is Assistant General Counsel at Live Oak Bank, headquartered in Wilmington. Katy is passionate about civil rights and particularly about the rights of individuals who are presently or previously incarcerated. Katy previously served as Legal Director of the ACLU of North Carolina. - [Brenda Roberts-Fong](https://lincnc.org/team/brenda-roberts-fong/) - Brenda Roberts Fong is a native of Wilmington NC. She attended Ephesus Jr Academy and graduated from Williston Senior High School. She received her Certification as a Travel Consultant in New York City and retired from British Travel International. She received her Certification in Hospitality and Hotel Management from Cape Fear Community College. Currently, she - [Brandy Watts, RN, BSN](https://lincnc.org/team/brandy-watts-rn-bsn/) - Brandy is a native of Pender County, NC. She is a graduate of Fayetteville State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is a registered nurse employed with Ciena Healthcare and Wellpath. Growing up in a rural community she has always understood the importance of resources and just how precious they can be which is - [Kacie Harless](https://lincnc.org/team/kacie-harless/) - Kacie Harless spent the first part of her career as a juvenile justice corrections educator in West Virginia. She has master's degrees in special education and business. When she moved to Wilmington, she pivoted to clinical research. She is a clinical trial associate with Apnimed. - [Cory Wrisborne](https://lincnc.org/team/cory-wrisborne/) - Cory “Blanco” Wrisborne was born and raised on the north side of Wilmington, NC and is a longtime advocate for progress in the inner-city community. Blanc has embraced his journey of adversity and credits his purpose to empower others through his story. He is an International Toastmasters Competition award winner and credits his success to - [Vincent Burgess](https://lincnc.org/team/vincent-burgess/) - [Jamesetta "Ta" Wainwright](https://lincnc.org/team/jamesetta-ta-wainwright/) - Jamesetta, or Ta, has her Bachelors in Accounting from North Carolina Wesleyan University . She has been with LINC since 2021. Her goal is to help LINC continue to build and grow strong. - [Linda Thomas](https://lincnc.org/team/linda-thomas/) - Linda is Lead Case Manager and Transitional Manager for LINC, Inc. She has a B.S. in Business Administration and Management, with a minor in human resources. - [Demond Wells](https://lincnc.org/team/demond-wells-2/) - [Anne Rose](https://lincnc.org/team/anne-rose/) - Anne has worked with LINC leadership and Board over the past five years in development and fundraising, as well as coordinating special events, managing communications, and maintaining websites. She has extensive experience in digital marketing, nonprofit management, and corporate communications/public relations. She has previously worked as Marketing Director for KBT Realty Group – Keller Williams, ## Projects - [Organize fundraising activities for charity Annual](https://lincnc.org/project/organize-fundraising-activities-for-charity-annual/) - Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. 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