Reentry. Reform. Redemption.
Reentry Services
Job readiness, housing support, health services, and paid transitional employment.
Civic Engagement
Voter education drives, public forums, and grassroots campaigns for justice reform.
Community Events
Youth mentoring, healing gatherings, and resource fairs designed to uplift and inform.
Our Mission
STRIVE Initiatives, Inc. confronts deeply rooted injustices in our community—from low voter morale and unsolved violent crimes to broken educational systems and barriers for returning citizens.
At the heart of our work is a belief: every person deserves a real chance at life—especially those returning from incarceration who have paid their debt to society.
We don’t just talk about equity—we create it through action. Through reentry programs, civic engagement, and community-centered events, we fight for a future where no one is left behind.
Our Vision
STRIVE envisions a world where people are not defined by their past, but empowered by their future. We believe in:
Equity — Access to the resources needed to thrive
Opportunity — Real chances for economic and social mobility
Transformation — Healing communities through strategic, collective action
Our Story
After her wrongful conviction, Courtney experienced firsthand the systemic obstacles facing formerly incarcerated people. Her journey became the catalyst for building STRIVE—a nonprofit dedicated to reentry support, policy reform, and community transformation.
“Despite being wrongfully incarcerated and sentenced to 15 years, I refused to be broken. I used my time to educate, uplift, and empower others behind bars. That’s where STRIVE was born—in the fire of injustice, forged with purpose.”
Join The Movement
Our work is only possible through the support of people like you—funders, advocates, and allies who believe in justice, healing, and second chances.
Partner with us, donate to our mission, or bring STRIVE to your community.
