On the Way Home: An Alabama Re-Entry Community

03/16/2026

We were just approved for a In Kind donation from Bud's Best Cookies.

So thankful for the support and donations.

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03/15/2026

My day of "selling" On The Way Home yesterday continues to be a success. This morning I was contacted by Target Hoover who has also committed to donating to us for our Family Reentry Workshops.

Target Hoover, thank you for your support!

Families, things are coming together so that we can hopefully start our Family Reentry Workshops at the end of May. Please reach out if you might be interested in attending these upcoming FREE workshops.

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03/15/2026

Waiting for parole isn’t just hard for the person inside.
Families on the outside carry that waiting too.

Hope, preparation, and uncertainty become part of everyday life.

03/14/2026

This morning I have visited stores in Jefferson County to acquire funding for our Family Reentry Workshops. I went to 2 Walmart stores, 2 Walgreen stores, Sam's, 2 Target stores. and Costco. By the time I got home I already had a grant approval from one of them.

Thank you Hueytown Walmart for your generous grant approval and your support for our mission.

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03/14/2026

Parole denial doesn’t just affect the person inside.

Families feel that heartbreak too — and then comes the waiting for the next chance.

This is part of the story behind why I began advocating.

03/14/2026

We are now authorized for Walmart Round Up. Go to your Walmart account and choose On The Way Home as your charity of choice, then round up your purchase, you can do this for every purchase and help someone have a successful Second Chance.

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03/13/2026

Once you see the truth about the system, you can’t unsee it.

03/13/2026

We received a text from one of our clients today and I wanted to share. Tim has been able to get a good job, spend time with family and friends, get his own place to live and is thriving. We greatly appreciate his kind words and wish him the best of luck.

Kelly and The On The Way Home Team,

I wanted to reach out and say thank you from the bottom of my heart. After 17 years away, the world felt like a lot to take in. When I was hit with the last minute fear of not having a place to stay, you didn’t turn me away - you cared enough to roll up your sleeves and help me search. Knowing I had you in my corner during those stressful moments meant more than words can say. Between the help with my search, the clothes, and the personal hygiene supplies, you made a daunting transition feel smooth and human again. I truly appreciate you, Kelly and everyone at OTWH for looking out for me.

With respect and gratitude,
Tim

03/13/2026

The justice system feels fair… until it touches your life.

03/13/2026

Everyone has a moment that changes how they see the world.

Mine came when someone I love entered the prison system.

I shared the full story behind why I started advocating and founded On The Way Home in a blog called My Why.

If you’ve ever wondered why this work matters to me, that’s where the journey begins.

03/12/2026

People often see the nonprofit.

They don’t see what it takes to build one — especially when the mission is helping people rebuild their lives after prison.

This work matters.

03/12/2026

At On The Way Home, we walk every step with you — from intake and individualized goal-planning to parole coordination and connections to housing and healthcare. Our in-person, case-managed approach helps formerly incarcerated men in Alabama move faster to stable housing and employment while lowering the risk of returning to prison. Families and referral partners: you can count on practical, dignified support that produces measurable results. Learn more and get help today: https://wix.to/T3XOCHL 🧭🤝🏠