Richmond Educational and Community Services - Empowering Youth, Building Futures

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Richmond Educational and Community Services (RECS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated youth in Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas.Our organization offers resources such as professional development, postsecondary career planning, short-term job placement, mentoring, educational support, and life skills training.RECS supports justice-involved youth ages 15 to 18 through a 12-week program that helps participants overcome barriers, create a stable foundation, work toward self-sufficiency, and obtain living-wage employment.

About

Facilitating access to mental health counseling and peer support groups to promote emotional well-being and resilience.

Counseling and Support Groups

Organizing community service projects and events to foster a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among youth.

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Community Engagement Activities

Connecting youth with employment opportunities and providing resume building and interview preparation support.

Job Placement Assistance

Providing guidance and support to formerly incarcerated youth to help them reintegrate into the community and build a positive future.

Youth Mentorship Programs

Offering legal assistance and advocacy to help youth navigate the justice system and understand their rights.

Legal Aid and Advocacy

<ul><li>Dedicated mentoring from an "advocate"</li><li>Weekly life skills and professional development sessions</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://culinaryconceptsab.com/press-release-serving-up-success-with-go-cook/">Participation in a paid, six-week culinary training program</a></li><li>Connections to wraparound services and essential needs</li><li>Exposure to in-demand career occupations of interest</li><li>Academic tutoring and counseling</li><li>Incentives for meeting program goals</li><li>Short-term job placement</li></ul>

Participants in the RECS program receive the following services:

Program

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Creating a pathway to thriving adulthood and a pipeline to living-wage employment for justice-involved youth.

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Richmond Educational and Community Services