I’ll keep this short: I spent 30 years in the New Jersey State Prison. When I was released, I was given the run-around by many agencies. I saw a flyer that had H.O.P.E’s information on it and I heard a voice telling me to go there. I said ‘what the heck, I’ll give it a chance’ not thinking anything would come out of the visit. The Rev. was in the office and the first thing he said to me after I told him where I just came from was “welcome back home”, now he didn’t even know me but he embraced me with those words. I was mugged one evening and in the hospital room. I had 90 stitches over my face and head from the attack. The next morning the Rev was in the room looking over me praying and having the whole team assist with my rehabilitation. My supervisor who worked alongside Rev. Phipps, Rev Phil Riddick, opened his own home during my first days out of the hospital so I could get the attention needed. This just blew me away completely. This program not only is for real but they helped me start my own business, secure a place to live by myself and regain my sense of worth and purpose in the community. I know I said; I’ll keep it short, but there was so much H.O.P.E has afforded me these past two years that I’m totally grateful for the trust shown me from both Rev. Phipps and Rev. Phil. Their actions have spoken volumes as I’m thankful for H.O.P.E For Ex-Offenders. – Santos

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