Stephanie Faschnacht

Stephanie's journey to a fresh start began in 2021 when she was released to Utah, her charges' place of origin. Hailing from Florida, she found herself in a new city without any local resources. Our connection with Stephanie started through "A Day Closer," a Facebook group supporting individuals with incarcerated loved ones.

Stephanie's release conditions were challenging enough, as she was in a city where she knew no one. To make matters worse, her release date was recalculated when the First Step Act credits were implemented. Her new release date left her with only two hours to leave the halfway house, without any assistance.

Stephanie's journey to a fresh start began in 2021 when she was released to Utah, her charges' place of origin. Hailing from Florida, she found herself in a new city without any local resources. Our connection with Stephanie started through "A Day Closer," a Facebook group supporting individuals with incarcerated loved ones.

Stephanie's release conditions were challenging enough, as she was in a city where she knew no one. To make matters worse, her release date was recalculated when the First Step Act credits were implemented. Her new release date left her with only two hours to leave the halfway house, without any assistance.

Teresa Waldron

Teresa Waldron, a transgender woman, emerged from a 10-year sentence in the BOP with a determination to embrace a new life. Her journey with Phoenix Reentry Resources began through our newsletter, "From The Ashes."

Teresa desired a fresh start, far from her hometown and her previous lifestyle. She reached out to us for assistance in relocating, and our team worked tirelessly for over a year to help her find temporary housing, coordinate with the US Probation Office, and ensure a stable base for her.

On September 14th, Alex and volunteer Marvette Flasher traveled to Charlotte to pick Teresa up at the bus station and escort her to the federal halfway house. Since then, she's not only thriving but also rebuilding her life. Teresa is on her way to becoming a certified Peer Support Specialist, and we're excited to collaborate on an LGBTQ+ prison outreach program.

Teresa's journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of second chances.

None of us can do this alone

Every one of these successes took the hard work and perseverance of several dedicated people to make them come to fruition. Donate today so that we can add many more to this wall.