Homecoming Project Matches People Returning from Prison to Temporary Homes with Hosts

Date:  12-02-2023 Five years in, none of the participants have gone back to prison. And hosts are paid by the program.

From Impact Justice and The Oaklandside: As homelessness continues to be one of the Bay Area’s most pressing issues, there is one, often-forgotten population that is 10 times more likely to be unhoused — people getting back on their feet after returning home from prison. But what if Oakland residents could make a difference, and even make some extra money in the process? This is where the Homecoming Project comes in. Inspired by the sharing economy, the Homecoming Project is a first-of-its-kind program from the innovation and research center Impact Justice, which matches homeowners who have a spare room with individuals reentering their communities from prison. Homeowners get a monthly stipend, and participants get a place to stay, alongside a spectrum of reentry support. Continue reading,>>>