irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $55KNEW JOURNEY: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HIGH AND MODERATELY HIGH RISK MOTHERS, PREGNANT OR WITH CHILDREN AGE 12 AND UNDERR, EXITING THE MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
- #2 $48KFAITH COMMUNITY ADJULT MENTORING: EACH YEAR MENTORS ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED AND SUPPORTED AS THEY MENTOR. THESE TRAININGS ARE OFFERED EACH YEAR IN SEPTEMBER, JANUARY MLK DAY AND APRIL. MENTOR/MENTEE MATCHES WERE MADE FOR WOMEN AND MEN EXITING THE MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. A RE-ENTRY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN IS OFFERED AT THE MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Civil Action Program
Provides legal advocacy, RAP sheet assistance, applications for Certificates of Rehabilitation, and referrals to legal services for justice-impacted individuals.
Project H.O.W.
Youth workforce, leadership, and development program for individuals up to age 24 impacted by the justice system; includes case management, healthcare connections, and employment readiness.
Project R.E.N.E.W
Reentry program for men offering career readiness, stability planning, and tools to overcome reintegration obstacles.
Woman Forward
Empowerment and support program for women reentering society, focusing on resilience, confidence, and long-term success.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Reentry Support Services 4 activities
- Career Readiness and Employment SupportDelivers career readiness programming and employment support to justice-impacted individuals, including job training and placement referrals. Supported nearly 150 individuals and families in 2025.
- Mentorship Program for Returning IndividualsRecruits, trains, and supports adult mentors from faith communities to be matched with women and men exiting the Monroe Correctional Facility. Conducts mentor training sessions annually in September, January (MLK Day), and April, and provides peer mentoring to approximately 90 participants annually.
- Reentry Support ServicesProvides comprehensive reentry support to individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration, including housing, mental health services, employment assistance, education, and trauma-informed case management. Offers personalized case management to over 100 individuals annually and supports nearly 150 justice-impacted individuals and families with job readiness and employment.
- Specialized Reentry Services for Mothers and CaregiversProvides targeted support to high- and moderately high-risk mothers, pregnant individuals, or those with children age 12 and under who are exiting the Monroe Correctional Facility, including wraparound services to promote family stability.
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Workforce Readiness Training 2 activities
- Legal and Record Clearance AssistanceProvides legal support services to low-income, justice-involved individuals, including rap sheet reviews, fingerprinting, applications for Certificates of Rehabilitation (with an 89% approval rate among over 1,200 clients in 2025), education on New York State ex-offender employment rights, and referrals to legal advocacy and social service providers.
- Workshops on Collateral Consequences of Criminal RecordsConducts workshops to help justice-involved individuals understand how their records affect housing, education, and employment, and teaches strategies to reduce these barriers.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Criminal Justice System Advocacy and Public EducationConducts public education and advocates for systemic changes to the criminal justice system, alongside delivering supportive services to affected populations.
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Section 8 Housing Voucher Administration 1 activity
- Housing Voucher and Stability ProgramProvides housing vouchers to single men, single women, and families involved in the criminal justice system, enabling them to secure safe, affordable, permanent housing in the Greater Rochester Area. Offers ongoing support through monthly home visits and referrals to treatment and social services.
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Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 1 activity
- Restorative Opportunities and Recidivism ReductionOffers restorative opportunities and support services aimed at reducing re-offending, with 75% of participants achieving civic restoration and over 300 community members accessing wellness supports for PTSD, stress management, and trauma recovery in 2025.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Youth Workforce and Leadership Development ProgramOffers a youth workforce, leadership, and development program for individuals up to age 24 impacted by the criminal justice system, including school engagement support, healthcare connections, mobile case management, and employment readiness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$352K
Contributions & grants$352K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$580%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$283K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$167K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$180K
Cash$174K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$177K
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERMOND JOHNSON-REID | Executive Dir. | 40 | $55K |
board members · 7
- BRIANNA MILON — member
- CHERIE WRIGHT-BANDA — Secretary
- JEFF SINSEBOX — Vice President
- LASHANA BOOSE — President
- MARLON JEFFERSON — member
- TERELL BRADY — Treasurer
- VINCE FELDER — member
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Action for a Better Community Partner — Employer of JPC Board Treasurer Terrell Brady, indicating an organizational connection
- FLIPA Partner — Partner organization collaborating on expanding access to healing spaces and reentry services.
- House of David Partner — Collaborates with JUDICIAL PROCESS COMMISSION INC to deliver a youth workforce, leadership, and development program.
- LawNY Partner — Referred participants to LawNY for legal advocacy services.
- LawNY Partner — Referred to by JUDICIAL PROCESS COMMISSION INC for legal services support.
- Monroe County Public Defender's Office Partner — Referred to by JUDICIAL PROCESS COMMISSION INC for legal representation and support.
- Police Accountability Board Partner — Employer of JPC Board Member Brianna Milon, indicating an organizational connection
- Rochester City School District Partner — Partner organization working with JPC to expand reentry services and support family stability.
- Salvation Army Partner — Provided vouchers to the Salvation Army for used clothing and furniture for program participants.
- Sankofa Family Counseling Partner — Partner organization collaborating on expanding access to healing spaces for youth and strengthening family stability.
- Wayne County Public Defender’s Office Partner — Partner organization supporting expansion of reentry services and legal-related support for justice-impacted individuals.
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.
- Faith-Based Mentorship for Reentrymethodology: faith_based_mentoringBy engaging trained volunteers from faith communities in structured mentorship, the organization fosters restoration and reduces recidivism because consistent, values-aligned relationships provide emotional support and accountability during reintegration.
- Legal Empowerment to Reduce Systemic Barriersmethodology: legal_empowermentBy combining direct legal support, education on ex-offender rights, and referrals, the organization reduces systemic barriers to reentry because informed individuals can navigate legal systems more effectively and reduce the lifelong impacts of criminal records.
- Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Reentry Supportmethodology: person_centered_careBy using person-centered, trauma-informed, and dignity-centered approaches, the organization promotes stability and long-term reintegration because these methods address the psychological and emotional impacts of incarceration and restore agency in individuals.
- Resilience-Focused Empowerment for Womenmethodology: women_resilienceBy applying a resilience-focused, empowerment-based approach specifically for women, the organization supports life rebuilding post-incarceration because gender-responsive strategies address unique trauma, caregiving roles, and social reintegration challenges.
- Systemic Advocacy for Self-Sufficiencymethodology: systemic_change_advocacyBy advancing systemic changes and advocating for the rights of justice-affected individuals, the organization promotes self-sufficiency because structural reform reduces institutional barriers to employment, housing, and civic participation.