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Transforming Lives Behind & Beyond Prison Walls

NYC Subway

NYC, New York

Saturday, August 30 - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Cost: $1000

Engage with Justice impacted communities in New York City. Partnering with Opus Prize finalist Thrive for Life, this immersion offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back into society.

Throughout this experience, we will participate in community service projects, attend educational workshops on criminal justice reform, and engage in reflective retreats in correctional facilities across New York and New Jersey. This journey promises to deepen our understanding of systemic issues, foster personal growth, and cultivate a profound sense of purpose. Join us supporting a continuum of care that empowers formerly incarcerated individuals to thrive.

Commitment Expectation

  • Tuesday | May 6 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
  • Tuesday | May 13 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
  • Saturday | May 17 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (all-day retreat)
  • Tuesday | May 20 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
  • Tuesday | May 27 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
  • Tuesday | June 3 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
  • Welcome back meeting | September 23 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM

Financial aid is available.


 

Learn more about Thrive For Life

Video by Meg Oliphant in partnership with the Opus Prize Foundation highlighting the impactful work of finalist, Fr. Zachariah Presutti, S.J., founder of Thrive For Life