We are conducting public outreach to inform passengers about an upcoming service change. Our staff will be available at the times and location listed below to answer questions and provide a map for your reference. Monday, May 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Earl K. Long Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Wednesday, May […]
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 […]
Each year, during May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, the Bridge Center for Hope hosts the Annual Bridging the Gap Community Resource Fair. The goal of this annual event is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and addiction in the East Baton Rouge Parish community. The event offers an opportunity for the citizens […]
Bi-Monthly CJCC Board Meeting
The CAPRI Leadership will be meeting on the first Monday of every month at 5pm 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, […]
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 […]
Come and learn about interesting and in-demand STEM related careers from experts in their respective fields, with the Cool Careers Summer Series. Each Friday in June, presenters will share their knowledge and experiences and give an overview of their career fields. On June 6th, Careers in Space, with a speaker from NASA.
CAPRI’s incredible Legal Team meets monthly on the first Friday at noon, bringing together dedicated Baton Rouge leading attorneys and community advocates committed to supporting justice-involved individuals. This passionate group has developed a comprehensive legal services pipeline tailored to the needs of formerly incarcerated men and women, ensuring consistent access to expungement screenings, legal consultations, […]
The Office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards warmly invites you to join us for a "Pop Up Picnic" at Brec Gus Young Park in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Event Details: Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Brec Gus Young Park This special event will bring together community […]
Join us for this June's Second Chance Tuesday at the new South Branch Library on Glasgow Ave in Southdowns. This month is extra special because we are featuring some new housing partners, Suiting 101 with Free Suits for the Gentlemen, a mobile Community Clothing Trailer parked out front, TWIC Card Applications, and so much more! […]
