On the Way Home: An Alabama Re-Entry Community

10/27/2025

We would like to thank everyone who helped gather items for a client and friend who completed his sentence and was released out of ADOC on 10/22/25. He has given us permission to share a few pictures that he sent us. We are honored to be able to be a part of his journey and help him on his way to great things. He did his time and he's changing his narrative. The items you helped us provide him are just a small part of helping him get back on his feet again but every ounce of kindness matters. Tim accomplished this all on his own, he's just allowed us to be there to support him.

10/19/2025

The last meal for the weekend. Chicken and dressing, mac n cheese, green bean casserole and smoked turkey. I

I hope all the guys who chose to participate in this first of its kind weekend event had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the yummy food provided by everyone.

10/19/2025

This mornings breakfast for the Restorative Justice weekend was sponsored by multiple organizations and individuals. We provided butter biscuits, sausage ball biscuits, croissants, pork sausage, chicken sausage, and fruit.

I would like to say that OTWH nor myself profited from catering any of this food, the sponsors paid for the ingredients and that’s all. I do not do this to make money off those incarcerated or those who help them, I do this to help provide nutritious, quality food for those who choose to participate in these events.

10/18/2025

We are catering multiple meals for the Restorative Justice Retreat this weekend. I posted earlier about the breakfast we provided but I’ll continue to share the others we are catering.

Tonight we catered the food for The ACLU Alabama who sponsored tonight’s meal. We made lasagna, chicken Alfredo lasagna, salad, banana pudding and strawberry pudding.

10/18/2025

This morning OTWH is honored to be a part of the first ever Restorative Justice Retreat at Donaldson Correctional Facility. This morning we are providing breakfast for the participants and facilitators of the retreat. Banana bread muffins, blueberry muffins, apple cinnamon oatmeal muffins, white chocolate strawberry muffins, McGriddle muffins and asst fruits. Thank you for all of those who put this together for the guys inside. I hope its success that will spread to all the camps.

10/10/2025

🌟 Help Us Pave the Way Home 🌟

Every day, men and women returning home from incarceration face impossible odds — no job, no home, and no clear path forward. At On The Way Home, we’re changing that story.

Through our “Paving the Way Home” Parole Support Program, we help individuals build personalized reentry plans, connect to mental health resources, find employment, and reunite with their families. We believe everyone deserves a real second chance.

Your donation today helps us provide fresh start bags, case management, and the life-changing support people need to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. 💙

✨ Together, we can open doors to opportunity and create safer, stronger communities.

https://www.mightycause.com/organization/On-The-Way-Home

On The Way Home (OTWH) was born from lived experience, compassion, and a shared vision between two women who understood the urgent need for meaningful reentry support in Alabama. As advocates, and loved ones of individuals currently incarcerated in the Alabama prison syst...

10/02/2025

During our board meeting today we discussed lots of exciting things to come. Be sure to watch out for some great things to come.

10/01/2025

We are trying to get items donated for our online auction to raise money for our Paving the Way Home Parole Project.

If you or anyone you know would like to be willing to donate actionable items please email me at kelly@otwhreentry.org.

09/26/2025

I am looking to find groups, organizations, churches, etc. that will allow me to come and speak at their events or gatherings. If anyone knows of anything please let me know or share my information with them. Thank you!

09/21/2025

Not long ago I made a post about our first client who would be getting out of prison in October. So many of you have blessed us that we have enough of some items to provide for 2-3 more clients. This is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! To each and every one of you who have contributed we thank you from the bottom of our heart.

We have since signed on 4 more clients which is wonderful. I order to make this a reality for all our clients we need your continued support and backing. As long as there are prison there will be a need. Our goal is to help the men inside mentally, physically and emotionally any way we can and until we are able to provide housing we’ll provide what we can.

Again, thank you all!

09/20/2025

We attended the Birmingham Recovery Rally today. My son joined me and we met up with our friend Stacey Fuller. It was hot but my goal was to spread the word about OTWH and I think I managed to do that well.

09/16/2025

Just as a reminder to everyone when they’re scoring you or your loved one for parole if you don’t have a home plan in place they add 2 points to your score.