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For over a decade, we have provided a network of faith-based organizations and community support that highlights organizations within the reentry community and provides support and connection for all who work with men and women coming out of treatment or incarceration.
OUR MISSION
To develop a collaborative of Christian ministries, as well as recovery and reentry resource providers, that work together to reduce the high rate of relapse and recidivism.
OUR VISION
A unified group of Christian ministries and representatives from the broader recovery and reentry field working together to transform and heal broken lives impacted by incarceration and addiction.
DESCRIPTION
R3 works to fulfill our mission and vision through networking meetings, a clearinghouse resource website and database, strategic partnerships, and by providing training and tools to improve our individual and collective service. We are committed to developing a collaboration of ministries, recovery and reentry resource providers, community leaders, and local churches that provide individuals with access to comprehensive recovery and reentry services.
A BRIEF HISTORY
A little more than ten years ago a spirit of collaboration was born among some of the larger Christian treatment and recovery programs – Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center, The Union Gospel Mission’s Christ Recovery Center, Metro Hope Ministries, The Prison Fellowship, and others. It was initially called the Christian Collaborative and it grew out of the realization that by working together in concert, by locking arms, we could vastly increase our collective impact.
Recovery from Addiction, Reentry from Incarceration & Renewal in Christ
These leaders in Christian recovery and reentry have been joined by more than 100 ministries and over 1000 individuals that now make up the members and supporters of the R3 Collaborative. We are a collection of transitional programs and housing providers, jail and prison ministries, recovery minded churches, job training and educational programs, felony friendly employers, as well as a wealth of mentors and volunteers.
We strive to work together to bridge the gap between those in need and the “best fit” resources they need – Finding the right services for the right person at the right time. We network to promote each other’s programs and services, to make mutual referrals and to build a network of support in the recovery, reentry and, especially, the Christian community.
You’re invited to join us! Email John Henderson at info@r3collaborative.org and we’ll send you announcements of our monthly networking meetings hosted by leaders in the field, as well as keep you informed of other events and opportunities to get involved.
For where two or more are gathered together in my name, I am there in the midst of them. [Matthew 18:20]
R3 COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
(EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD MEMBERS)
- Ron Solheid (Executive Director)
- John Henderson (President)
- Dwight Anderson (Vice President)
- Dave Hibbison (Secretary/Treasurer)
- George Gipson (Board Member)
- Otis Zanders (Board Member)
- David Hunter (Board Member)
BE INVOLVED
We are looking for R3 Members that would like to join our Advisory Leadership Team to help formulate and develop our planned improvements. If you’re interested in being involved as an adviser, joining as a volunteer or networking member, or serving on the board you can contact John Henderson at info@r3collaborative.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]