Project M.E.S.S.
Mentorship • Employment • Stability • Support Services
This comprehensive reentry initiative, spearheaded by the non-profit organization, aims to reduce recidivism among women in Duval County. By directly recruiting from local and state female correctional institutions, the program reaches women in transition at a critical point and provides the necessary support to help them rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose.
Mentorship : Personalized guidance and connection with trained peer support specialists, who have experienced similar journeys, offering pre- and post-release mentoring and guidance that fosters personal growth and resilience.
Employment: Job readiness training, career coaching, and resume support lead to sustainable work opportunities, empowering women to transform their lives.
Stability: The initiative focuses on building essential life skills, connecting participants to housing resources, and establishing a sustainable daily routine.
Support Services: Holistic support centered on emotional wellness, community connections, and everyday needs, all aimed at supporting women and promoting women empowerment.
Community Initiatives
Volunteer Services
Volunteers support our outreach and quarterly community efforts through organized service opportunities, including Back-to-School and Unhoused Community Drives, as well as other seasonal initiatives. These efforts help ensure families have the resources they need to thrive.
Pictured: Winter Essential Care Package Giveaway, December 2025.
(Women Support Group )
Youth Mentoring & Outreach
We provide mentoring and outreach services for youth through high school mentoring programs and community partnerships. Through our MOU with My Village Project and as an approved Florida Department of Juvenile Justice volunteer organization, we support youth development and leadership. Our programs also assist high school seniors in compl
We provide mentoring and outreach services for youth through high school mentoring programs and community partnerships. Through our MOU with My Village Project and as an approved Florida Department of Juvenile Justice volunteer organization, we support youth development and leadership. Our programs also assist high school seniors in completing scholarship-required community service hours, fostering responsibility, growth, and community engagement.
Pictured: Back to School Drive, July 2025
(Girls Circle)
Community Events & Panels
Community Events & Panels
We collaborate with community partners to host and support impactful events and initiatives. Our organization also serves as a panelist at community forums and conferences, contributing insight, advocacy, and lived-experience perspectives to discussions focused on empowerment, reentry, and community wellness.
Pictured: My Village Project, Elementary School Celebration, December 2025.
Taming My M.E.S.S. Reentry Journal
Mental, Emotional State of Self: “Thoughts”
A guided reentry journal designed to support self-reflection, goal-setting, and successful transitions for women impacted by the justice system.
Making an Impact
In 2025, we distributed 125 journals, with 83 reaching women inside correctional institutions.