New Leaf

Empowering Returning Citizens to Fulfill Their Purpose

NewLeaf is a faith-centered organization dedicated to supporting returning citizens and their families as they transition back into society after incarceration. Rooted in God’s love, the ministry provides practical tools, opportunities, and emotional support to empower individuals to rebuild their lives, embrace their God-given identity, and fulfill their purpose. By integrating faith with real-world re-entry resources, NewLeaf works toward lasting transformation, restoration, and the strengthening of both families and communities.

Where Transformation Meets Opportunity, Grounded in God.

New Leaf exists to walk alongside returning citizens and their families as they begin a new chapter after incarceration. Rooted in God’s love and truth, we provide faith-centered support, tools, and opportunities that empower them to embrace their God-given identity, rebuild their lives, and fulfill their purpose.

New Leaf is a world where every returning citizen is restored through God’s grace, equipped with practical resources, and strengthened by community, creating pathways to lasting transformation for individuals, families, and communities. The urgency of our mission is underscored by the reality that the United States has the highest incarceration rate globally, with people currently incarcerated.

Our Work

To support this vision, NewLeaf is developing The NewLeaf App, a digital platform that equips men and women with both practical resources and spiritual nourishment. Through the app, users will gain access to

Spiritual Growth

Daily devotionals, prayer support, Bible studies, and church connection tools.

Life Essentials

Housing assistance, food, healthcare, and clothing support.

Employment & Education

Job opportunities, resume building, job-readiness training, and skill development.

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, savings, and tools to steward resources wisely.

Family Support

Encouragement, resources, and assistance for loved ones navigating the re-entry journey together.

Coaching & Mentorship

Access to faith-based mentors and leaders who guide in spiritual leadership and personal growth.

Our Outreach and Partnerships

We believe lasting transformation requires collaboration. That is why NewLeaf is committed to working with churches, prison ministries, halfway houses, probation and parole offices, community centers, and local nonprofits. Through these partnerships, we can reach men and women at every stage of re-entry from inside prison walls to their first day home, and throughout their journey toward independence. We also work with employers, housing providers, and educational institutions to create opportunities for lasting success.

How We Make a Difference

Through NewLeaf’s programs and resources, we aim to achieve measurable outcomes such as

Reducing recidivism rates by equipping participants with employment, housing, and financial stability.

Strengthening family bonds through counseling, prayer support, and family resources.

Increasing access to churches and spiritual communities that walk alongside returning citizens.

Raising up new leaders from those once incarcerated, empowering them to mentor others.

Expanding access to mental health treatment through our telehealth platform.

Building safer, healthier communities where cycles of incarceration are broken.

What The Say About Us

The best testimonials for NewLeaf, given its dual focus on faith and practical re-entry, would combine emotional transformation with measurable, real-world success.

"When I walked out, I was carrying the weight of my past. I felt like a failure, and the world just confirmed that. NewLeaf didn't just give me resources; they gave me a restored identity. Rooted in faith, I learned my true purpose isn't found in what I did, but in who God created me to be. Today, I'm working, I'm reconnecting with my kids, and I haven't looked back.

The statistics terrified me—I knew the odds were against me. But NewLeaf's practical training and mentorship changed the equation. They helped me clean up my resume, coached me through interviews, and provided the support structure I needed to stay sober and focused. I now have a full-time job with benefits, and I've been home for over four years.

My biggest fear was that my wife and kids wouldn't trust me again. The staff at NewLeaf understood that re-entry is a family process. The faith-centered counseling helped us navigate the isolation and rejection we all felt. They showed my family how to trust again and showed me how to be a dependable husband and father.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every returning citizen is restored through God’s grace, equipped with practical resources, and strengthened by community. By integrating faith with real-world re-entry support, NewLeaf creates pathways to lasting transformation for individuals, families, and communities.

Our Mission

NewLeaf exists to walk alongside returning citizens and their families as they begin a new chapter after incarceration. Rooted in God’s love and truth, we provide faith-centered support, tools, and opportunities that empower them to embrace their God-given identity, rebuild their lives, and fulfill their purpose.

Our Guiding Scripture

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

2 Corinthians 5:17