named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program (AGVEP)
Provides job training and year-round employment opportunities for vulnerable youth aged 14-24
Arches Transformative Mentoring
Structured mentorship and life skills training for justice-involved youth aged 16-24
CM3 (Credible Messenger Core Training)
Trains and mobilizes justice-impacted leaders to promote healing, safety, and community transformation
Family Enrichment Center (The Haven)
Walk-in support center providing resources, community engagement, and self-sufficiency training for Harlem families
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Free, evidence-based therapy to strengthen family relationships and reduce behavioral challenges
L.O.V.E. HARLEM
Victims of gun violence initiative offering crisis response and long-term support for survivors and families
Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub (LRYOH)
A $10.6M initiative providing mentorship, education, and personal development to steer youth away from the justice system
META Labs
Hands-on makerspace offering gaming, animation, and coding training to youth, combined with entrepreneurial incubators
Project Prevent
Supports over-age, under-credited students aged 15-21 to stay in school and succeed academically
Youth Services Coordination (YSC)
Connects youth aged 12-19 in NYCHA housing to essential services and justice system support
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Justice System Innovation & Inclusion Programs 1 activity
- Community safety and legal empowerment initiativesSupports resident-led public safety efforts like Neighborhood Stat (NStat) and operates a Participatory Defense Hub to help families navigate the legal system and advocate for equitable treatment.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Crisis intervention and trauma healing servicesDelivers crisis response, sustained support, and trauma-informed healing services for survivors of gun violence and their families, including long-term recovery and reintegration support through initiatives like L.O.V.E. HARLEM.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Family empowerment and support programsImplements family-centered services including Functional Family Therapy, a walk-in Family Enrichment Center, and community engagement activities to strengthen family dynamics, improve communication, and support reunification and self-sufficiency.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food distribution program funded by asset seizuresOperates a food bank and food distribution program in Harlem, funded by monies seized from criminals, to provide essential nutrition support to low-income communities.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Gun buyback and anti-violence programmingConducts gun buyback events in Harlem that have collected dozens of weapons, as part of broader anti-violence efforts funded by seized criminal assets.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- National training on restorative justice and youth developmentProvides nationwide training on restorative justice practices and evidence-based youth development using the Credible Messenger mentorship model to build capacity in other organizations and communities.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Reentry services for returning citizensProvides comprehensive reentry support for individuals returning to New York City from incarceration, addressing barriers in employment, housing, education, and behavioral health to reduce recidivism.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Relationship-based mentorship using Credible Messenger modelProvides structured, relationship-based mentorship through formerly justice-involved "credible messengers" who support youth and families with prosocial guidance, crisis intervention, and access to opportunities, particularly in Harlem.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth Opportunity Hub services for justice-impacted youth and familiesOperates the Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub in New York City, providing mentorship, education support, job training, personal development, and reentry services for justice-impacted youth aged 14 to 24 to prevent system involvement and promote academic and economic success.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth workforce and entrepreneurship developmentOffers job training, year-round employment opportunities, and technical skills development through programs like META Labs and Meta24 Workforce Lab, focusing on gaming, animation, coding, and entrepreneurship for Harlem youth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.96M
Contributions & grants$2.96M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2710%
Other revenue$770
expenses
Total expenses$4.00M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.76M
Grants paid out$77K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$204K
Investments$0
Liabilities$987K
Net assets$525K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Winley | President & CEO | 40 | $279K |
| Newton James | Dep Director of Operations | 40 | $118K |
| Frederick Towles | Director of Finance | 40 | $79K |
| Janet Braithwaite | Director of Administration | 35 | $47K |
board members · 5
- Dawn Hayward — Director
- Derek Suite — Chair
- Lloyd Doaman — Treasurer
- Ronnie Turner — Director
- Sola Winley — Director
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- 125th Street BID Partner — Collaborates with the 125th Street Business Improvement District to support community development in Harlem.
- 125th Street BID Partner — Works together on economic and community revitalization in Harlem.
- ACS Partner — Works with Living Redemption to strengthen family and community support systems.
- ACS Partner — Works with the Administration for Children's Services to strengthen family and community support systems.
- ATLAS Partner — Collaborates on initiatives to rebuild trust and drive community change.
- ATLAS Partner — Collaborates with ATLAS to rebuild trust between communities and systems.
- CLAL Partner — Partner in the Glean initiative supporting faith-rooted entrepreneurs
- Columbia Business School Partner — Partner in the Glean initiative providing entrepreneurship education
- Concordance Partner — Co-participated with Living Redemption in a panel discussion on reentry strategies hosted by the New York City Bar Association.
- DOE Partner — Partners with the Department of Education to support youth development and educational opportunities.
- DOE Partner — Partners with the Department of Education to support youth development and school engagement.
- DOP Partner — Collaborates on programs related to reentry and community restoration.
- DOP Partner — Collaborates with the Department of Probation to support justice-impacted youth and families.
- DYCD Partner — Partners with Living Redemption to support community healing and youth development.
- DYCD Partner — Partners with the Department of Youth and Community Development to support youth development and community healing.
- Exodus Transitional Community Partner — Co-participated with Living Redemption in a panel discussion on reentry strategies hosted by the New York City Bar Association.
- Harlem's Family Enrichment Center Partner — Collaborates with program participants for community-based employment and enrichment.
- NYCHA Partner — Collaborates on community-based initiatives in public housing developments.
- NYCHA Partner — Collaborates to connect youth in NYCHA housing to essential services and justice system support.
- NYCHA Partner — Works with the New York City Housing Authority to engage and empower residents in public housing communities.
- New York City Bar Association Partner — Hosted a webcast panel on reentry strategies in which Living Redemption's Executive Director participated.
- ONS Partner — Partners in efforts to reduce violence and promote community engagement.
- ONS Partner — Partners with the Office of Neighborhood Safety to advance community safety and healing.
- Roca Partner — Co-participated with Living Redemption in a panel discussion on reentry strategies hosted by the New York City Bar Association.
- Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Partner — Church founded by Rev. Maurice Winley used as a base for youth outreach and mentorship.
- Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Partner — Shared leadership through Rev. Maurice D. Winley, who pastors the church and leads Living Redemption.
- Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Partner — Shared leadership with the organization pastored by Rev. Maurice D. Winley, supporting community and spiritual development in Harlem.
- Thrive Collective Partner — Collaborates on youth programming, including the production of the 'Find Our Way' music video.
- YouTube Network — Hosts video content on YouTube platform
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Credible Messenger Mentorship 8 orgsmethodology: credible_messenger_mentorshipBy employing formerly justice-impacted individuals as mentors, the organization builds trust and fosters healing among youth and families because shared lived experience enhances engagement, reduces recidivism, and supports social reintegration.
- Co-Creation with Communitiesmethodology: co-creationBy designing programs through co-creation that centers local voices and wisdom, the organization ensures relevance and ownership because community-led development produces more sustainable and impactful change.
- Community-System Bridgingmethodology: community-systems_bridgingBy facilitating collaboration between communities and public institutions like law enforcement and schools, the organization rebuilds trust and advances justice reform because accountability and co-created solutions strengthen community-institution relationships.
- Healing-Centered Community Developmentmethodology: healing_centered_community_developmentBy integrating trauma-informed care and therapeutic interventions into community programs, the organization builds individual and collective resilience because healing is foundational to breaking cycles of violence, incarceration, and hardship.
- Youth-Family-Community Systems Modelmethodology: youth-family-community modelBy simultaneously engaging youth, families, and community institutions, the organization drives systemic change and safety because interconnected support systems are more effective at disrupting cycles of violence and incarceration than isolated interventions.