Election Day!!
2025-10-11 | LA
Your voice is your power! Get out there and make it count. If you are formerly incarcerated, you may be eligible to vote. Please contact Checo Yancy of V.O.T.E. (Voice of the Experienced) at checo@votersorganized.org for more information.
Thanks to V.O.T.E. for the following:

It’s election time again, and this round the ballot is stacked in key parishes. Both Baton Rouge and New Orleans have major elections coming up on Saturday, October 11. Candidates who earn more than 50% of the vote will win outright, while those falling short will head to a runoff on the November 15th. Here’s a quick look at what’s on the ballot:
East Baton Rouge Parish
EBR voters will decide:
🔵 District Judge 19th Judicial District Court, ES 1, Div. O (#1-4)
🔵 City Judge City Court, ES 2A, City of Baton Rouge (#5-6)
🔘 Concord Estates Crime Prevention Proposition
🔘 Downtown Development District Proposition
🔘 Southern Heights Neighborhood Crime Prevention and Improvement District Proposition
See the Geaux Vote app or Power Coalition EBR Parish Sample Ballot to peep the full ballot.
Orleans Parish
See the Geaux Vote app or Power Coalition Orleans Parish Sample Ballot to peep the full ballot.
Orleans voters will decide:
🔵 Sheriff (#1-6)
🔵 Clerk – Criminal District Court (#7-9) (Calvin is #7!)
🔵 Assessor (#10-13)
🔵 Mayor – City of New Orleans (#14-27)
🔵 Councilmember at Large – Division 1 (#28-30)
🔵 Councilmember at Large – Division 2 (#31-33)
🔵 Councilmember – District [A, C, D or E] (#34-57)
🔘 Parishwide Home Rule Charter Amendment

Mastering the Job Interview
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | LA
Are you searching for a new job? Your performance during an interview can land you – or cost you – your dream job.
Learn to perfect your job interview skills through this seminar. The Career Center will present tips for a great interview, common traps and pitfalls to avoid, and interactive demonstrations for answering the most common interview questions.

Angola Prison Rodeo & Arts
2025-10-12, 2025-10-19, 2025-10-26, 2025-11-02 | Angola Prison, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, Louisiana, 70712
Join Us Every Sunday in October! Tickets are on sale NOW!

The Official Website of the Wildest Show in the South!

Tickets for October 2025 are on sale now!! Tickets may be purchased online by clicking the ‘Purchase Tickets Online’ button below, or by calling our office at (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 (Mon thru Fri 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.) ***All tickets are $20.00 per person, and children 2 years and under are free as long they sit on your lap. No refunds or exchanges!***

ANGOLA PRISON RODEO Phone: (225) 655-2030 & (225) 655-2607 | Address: 17544 Tunica Trace Angola, LA 70712 | Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Interested in Angola Rodeo Merchandise? Shop our Online Gift shop on the Angola Museum Website.

CAPRI EXECUTIVE STEERING TEAM MEETING
2025-10-13 17:00 - 17:40 | EBRPL – South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, United States
The CAPRI Leadership will be meeting to ensure consistent progress toward the Coalition’s strategic goals. These meetings are intended to maintain momentum, assess each Workgroup’s progress toward your goals, address challenges, Second Chance Tuesday outcomes, and to support membership engagement and development.
This is a closed, hybrid meeting and as an Executive Steering Team member, we appreciate you taking the time to make as many of these meetings as possible. You have been selected to sit on this team because of the value that you bring. We couldn’t do this work without your collaboration and insight.
Please be prepared to:

Bring your Monthly Outcomes Report.
Give an update on your workgroup,
Discuss current goals, future priorities, and coordination of efforts as we build pipelines.
Your suggestions, feedback, honesty, requests for help & support

You may choose to participate either virtually on zoom or in person at the new Library on Glasgow, off Perkins Rd, just past Lee Drive. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink, if so desired. I hope this allows for flexibility with your schedule, and I look forward to seeing you all!

Faith & Blue Community Resource Event
2025-10-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Elm Grove Baptist Church, 1069 N. 38th St., Baton Rouge, LA, 70802, United States
Join the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, EnvisioNBR and Elm Grove Baptist Church for a night of resolution and reconciliation. National Faith & Blue Weekend is a collaborative effort to build bridges and break biases.

CAPRI's Second Chance Tuesday
2025-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
Join us for Second Chance Tuesday at the Main Library on Goodwood. This month is extra special because we are featuring exciting new members and resources! The only thing we are missing is YOU!
Second Chance Tuesday is a monthly resource fair at the same time, same place every month. For two hours, CAPRI Coalition Members volunteer their valuable time to help formerly incarcerated men and women facing challenges after returning home to the Capital Area, get the tools they need to be successful. We know providing job opportunities, legal consultations, educational opportunities, housing, transportation, clothing, cell phones, health & wellness care, and many other services can change a life, a family, making an impact on the community. Join us and thank you for believing in second chances.
Please register here: https://forms.gle/7saCuTgqGHxP8CNa6

CAPRI Housing Workgroup Meeting
2025-10-15 09:00 - 09:45 | LA
The CAPRI Housing Workgroup meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM, working tirelessly to build stable housing pathways for formerly incarcerated men, women, women and children, and sex offenders reentering the community. This essential team is led by the incomparable Verna Bradley-Jackson, Executive Director of One Touch Ministry— a true pillar of the Baton Rouge housing reentry community — whose leadership continues to shape policy, partnerships, and progress across the Capital Region.
This workgroup is developing a robust and responsive housing pipeline that includes property owners, landlords, leasing agents, housing assistance providers, first-time homebuyer representatives, emergency and transitional housing options, shelters, and sober living programs. Together, they are breaking down barriers and building bridges to safe, secure, and supportive housing — the foundation of successful ReEntry.
Please contact through The Hub for more information.

Get Hired in Higher Ed: Find Jobs at LSU, SU, BRCC
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
Come meet those in charge of hiring for the 3 universities in Baton Rouge. Representatives from LSU, Southern and BRCC will be available to discuss:
current jobs available
how and where to apply
compensation and benefits
career paths
what they are looking for in applicants and employees
Please note that this is an informational session, not a job fair.

Want a Job at LSU, BRCC, or Southern?? Job Fair!
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
Meet those in charge of hiring for the three major Univesities in Baton Rouge. Representatives from: LSU, Southern, and BRCC will be available to discuss:

Current jobs available
How and where to apply
Compensation and benefits
Career Paths
What they are looking for in applicants and employees

Call 225-231-3373 for more information.

CAPRI's HEALTH & WELLNESS MEETING
2025-10-16 15:00 - 15:30 | LA
The CAPRI Health & Wellness Group meets monthly on the third Thursday at 3pm virtually, discussing collaborative goals in creating a safe space for formerly incarcerated to plug in to resources, healing, and support. This dynamic team focuses on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the formerly incarcerated community, building pathways to wellness that are community-centered and trauma-informed.
Led by the gregarious and deeply committed Reese King, the group brings energy, empathy, and innovation to every meeting. Together, they’ve developed holistic strategies that address Post-Incarceration Trauma Syndrome, as well as other critical health needs, promoting long-term wellness. At CAPRI’s Second Chance Tuesday, they offer everything from Narcan instruction, health education, and mental health resources to wellness workshops and peer support. Contact through The Hub for more information.

CAPRI EDUCATION Workgroup Meeting
2025-10-17 12:00 - 12:40 | LA
The Higher Level of Education, the Lower the Recidivism Rate.
Join the amazing CAPRI Education Team, led by Dr. Brandy Tyson, Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic & Workforce Development at Baton Rouge Community College and Co-Chaired by Lacey Brown, EOC Assistant Director/Student Success Advisor, of the TRIO Program at Baton Rouge Community College. This team is paving the way in the development of a comprehensive pipeline of educational services for anyone who is formerly incarcerated, at any stage of their education.
From literacy classes to enrolling in college. From HISET to Scholarships to Apprenticeships, this team has several entry points in which to engage. They meet virtually every third Friday of the month at Noon.
Contact through The Hub for more information.

St. James Parish Community Outreach
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | BridgePoint Church, 202 E. Main St., Gramercy, LA, United States
Resources! Food! Fun!
Sponsored byBridgepoint Church, Ascension Parish ReEntry Coalition, The Lifehouse University.

The Power of Partnership: Landlords Supporting Housing Solutions
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | EBRPL – South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, United States
Workshop for landlords to learn about and connect to supportive housing programs

Go to Eventbrite.

2025 National ReEntry Workforce Conference
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-24 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The 2025 National Reentry Workforce Collaborative Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA October 21-24, 2025. Registration is now open.
NRWC looks forward to again bringing together some of the leading voices from the reentry workforce field; business leaders, government representatives, advocates, and other stakeholders. Join us in Pittsburgh as we seek to advance equity, elevate best practices and promote fair chance hiring.
Email any questions to Kimberly Crowe at kimberly@thenrwc.org.

Ascension Parish 2nd Chance Hiring Event
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Ascension Parish Library, 708 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales, LA
If you have been in jail or prison and need a little help, don’t miss this event!
Contact the Ascension Parish ReEntry Coalition.
Heather Pennington or Wenquetta Pleasant

Salary Negotiation: Get Paid What You're Worth
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
Do you feel you deserve a raise or a promotion but don’t know how to ask? Are you applying for a new job and don’t know how to negotiate your salary?
Come and attend this workshop on Salary Negotiation. You will learn the rules governing salary negotiations and techniques to conquer them and ask for more money and other benefits.
This session is presented by Certified Career Coach and Head of the EBRPL Career Center, Anne Nowak.

Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Heymann Convention Center, 1373 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Benefits Planning Sessions 9:30a and 10:30 am
Learn how obtaining employment may impact your SSI or SSDI benefits
Learn how to use the Developmental Disability Waiver Programs to support employment

Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting
2025-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70801
Open, public meetings. Get involved. See website for agenda.

2025 Louisiana Peer Support Specialist Summit
2025-10-23 09:00 - 16:30 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
Register on Eventbrite: Free!

Washington Parish Career & Resource Fair
2025-10-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington Economic Development Foundation, 526 Georgia Avenue, Bogalusa, LA, 70427, United States
Are you ready for new career possibilities?
Join us at the Career and Resource Fair and connect with leading employers actively hiring. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, there’s something for everyone!

V.O.T.E. Monthly Meeting: EBR Chapter
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | 251 Florida St, Ste 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, 251 Florida St. Suite 400, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801, United States
Everyone is welcome! Voices of the Experienced, come say hello! The Baton Rouge Chapter of VOTE meets on the 4th Thursday of every month from 6-8pm. A light meal will be served.

CAPRI's TRANSPORTATION TEAM MEETING
2025-10-27 11:00 - 11:30 | LA
The CAPRI Transportation Workgroup meets once per month to tackle one of the most critical — and most challenging — reentry needs: reliable transportation. These community leaders are steering the conversation and laying the groundwork for a comprehensive transportation pipeline that ensures returning citizens can get to where they need to go — to work, to services, to stability.
Currently recruiting new members, the workgroup is calling on the Capital Region’s best and brightest from the Office of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, public transit, bicycle vendors, auto dealers — and yes, even anyone who can skateboard resources to the table! If you’re involved in helping people move, this team needs your voice, your expertise, and your ideas.
Help build a transportation network that works — because access to mobility is access to opportunity.
To get involved or for more information, contact Stacci Tobin: stobin@ebrcjcc.org

Baton Rouge Career Fair
2025-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Marriott
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baton-rouge-career-fair-tickets-957773625697?aff=ehometext

The Way to Work Career Fair
2025-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | LA
HOPE Ministries invites job seekers to participate in our upcoming The Way to Work Career Fair on Tuesday, October 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Details:
Registration: Encouraged, but not required
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Main Library, Goodwood Blvd.
This event connects local employers with motivated job seekers eager to learn about available opportunities in our community. Over 150 job seekers attended our July fair!

NWLA REENTRY COALITION JOB & RESOURCE FAIR
2025-10-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Caddo Correctional Facility
Join us at Caddo Correctional Center’s ReEntry Facility to provide currently incarcerated being released in the next 90 days with the resources and employment they need to succeed! Looking for Vendors.
Ask for Kayla.

Executive Steering Team Meeting
2025-11-03 17:00 - 17:45 | EBRPL – South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, United States
We will be meeting ‘hybrid’ style on every Monday the week prior to Second Chance Tuesday:
October 6th
November 3rd
December 1st
You may come in person to the South Branch Library or online at:
Stacci J. Tobin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75448151245?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 754 4815 1245
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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CAPRI'S 2ND CHANCE EMPLOYMENT TEAM MEETING
2025-11-04 09:00 - 09:40 | https://zoom.us/j/95222904279
The CAPRI Second Chance Employment Team meets on the first Tuesday of every month, bringing together the largest and most industrious of all CAPRI’s workgroups. Tasked with one of the toughest and most rewarding missions, this team is dedicated to connecting formerly incarcerated men and women with meaningful employment opportunities.
The team is brilliantly led by Jessica Byrd of the Louisiana Department of Corrections Return for Good division, alongside co-chairs from LA Works. Together, they steer a powerhouse coalition of employers, staffing agencies, labor unions, analysts, advocates, and service providers committed to the powerful benefits of tapping into a talented pool of formerly incarcerated Louisianans.
Train to Sustain? If you’re an employer with ongoing workforce needs, this is the team to join. Learn about recruitment strategies, current employment trends in Baton Rouge, and the tax and financial incentives available to employers. Most importantly, discover whether your business is ready to hire one of our returning citizens — individuals who, we know from the data and experience, have proven to be among the most dedicated, loyal, and grateful employees a company can have.
For more information, contact Jessica Byrd through The CAPRI HUB.
Join here: https://zoom.us/j/95222904279
