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Legacy of Changemakers Society
Members of the Legacy of Changemakers Society are the foundation of every success story at Dismas House.
The Legacy of Changemakers Society is a dedicated community of monthly donors who believe every man returning from incarceration deserves a real chance to rebuild his life. Your ongoing support forms the foundation of Dismas, allowing us to walk with each resident through stability, accountability, and hope.
Each monthly gift provides access to safe housing, mentorship, workforce development, life-skills training, and the support needed to pursue a meaningful future. Your consistent generosity allows Dismas to plan ahead, meet immediate needs, and strengthen programs that empower men to transform their lives.
By joining the Legacy of Changemakers Society, you become part of a mission that restores men, reunites families, and builds stronger communities. Your impact continues month after month, creating a legacy that changes lives.
Why Give Monthly?
Monthly gifts give Dismas the stability to plan ahead and support more men throughout the year.
Monthly gifts provide stable housing, meals, and support for men rebuilding their lives.
Monthly gifts create a community of changemakers helping men achieve lasting second chances.
What Your Gift Makes Possible
Because every man deserves a chance to begin again, hope starts with you, and it starts here.
Housing and Stability
A safe place to call home is the first step toward rebuilding a life. Monthly donors make this foundation possible.
Your support provides:
• A clean, stable room where each man can begin again
• Utilities, bedding, and essential living items
• A structured environment rooted in accountability and community
Workforce Development and Job Readiness
Employment is critical to long-term success after incarceration. Your monthly gift creates new pathways to opportunity.
Your support provides:
• Job readiness training and one-on-one coaching
• Resume development, interview practice, and work clothes
• Transportation assistance so residents can get to work reliably
Life Skills and Personal Growth
Transformation happens when men learn practical skills and gain the confidence to move forward.
Your support provides:
• Financial literacy, budgeting, and goal-setting workshops
• Counseling, recovery support, and mentorship
• Community meals, classes, and restorative programs that build dignity and responsibility
Reentry Support and Family Reconnection
Returning home is a journey that requires guidance, stability, and encouragement. Your commitment makes these steps possible.
Your support provides:
• Help navigating IDs, documents, and essential services
• Case management and personalized reentry plans
• Support that helps men reunite with their families and build healthier relationships
Last Fiscal Year
(July 2024 - June 2025)
148 Residents Served
135 Community Dinners
83 Basic Need Packages
23,508 Bed Night Stays
"If you’re doing the work and really trying, a place like Dismas House makes that possible. The people who support this place? They’re not just helping people like me — they’re helping us move forward.”
- Jayson
"What makes Dismas House special isn’t just the roof over your head; it’s the community. The staff, the volunteers, the dinners, the little things that remind you that you’re not alone."
-David
"Before, I didn’t think my life would be anything but miserable and alone. Dismas House has given me hope. If anything is conveyed, it’s that I now have hope—and value in myself. It’s a phenomenal feeling.”
- Scott
You make second chances possible. Join the Legacy of Changemakers Society today!
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