About
People who have served their sentence are still widely treated as permanently dangerous. That assumption shuts returning citizens out of housing and community, even when they have accepted responsibility and done the work to rebuild their lives.
Unlock Housing creates a faster, fairer path into stable homes by connecting homeowners and returning citizens through a trusted intermediary that helps reduce stigma and build confidence on both sides.
Insights
- Nearly 8 out of 10 returning citizens report being denied housing because of a criminal conviction.
- 983 incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania missed their parole release date in one year because they lacked a home plan.
- Stable housing is strongly linked to lower re-arrest rates and reduced reliance on crisis services.
Contact
Email: ninachenners@gmail.com
Location: Philadelphia, PA