The Way Forward Reentry Initiative

Get involved

Building the way forward together.

Opportunity grows through people who show up. Find your place in the work — as a partner, volunteer, sponsor, or supporter.

Sponsorship

Support a pathway forward.

ReUp Conference

Support conference programming, journals, resources, and encouragement.

T.H.R.I.V.E.

Help strengthen six weeks of purposeful personal development.

Reentry & Workforce

Support resource connections and pathways to greater independence.

Dignity Designs

Inquire about sponsoring a portrait experience for an eligible participant.

Support the mission

Help a new chapter take shape.

Visit the organization’s existing giving page to explore support for this work. T.A.M.A.R. remains the legal nonprofit behind The Way Forward. Confirm recipient and gift details at the giving destination.

Visit ReUp’s Giving Page

Meet the initiative

An overview of our work.

Learn about the mission, programs, and preparation-to-support approach in our organization profile.

Download Profile (PDF)

For institutions & partners

Bring Dignity Designs
to your institution.

Give justice-involved women an opportunity to picture a life beyond their current circumstances. Partner with The Way Forward to explore a personalized portrait experience within your institution.

Discuss an Institutional Partnership

An experience shaped around your setting.

Discuss participant eligibility, portrait categories, coordination with your staff, and opportunities for family connection or sponsorship.

Consent and privacy come first.

Participation requires the woman’s consent and institution-approved photo submission, ordering, and delivery procedures. Portraits are identified as AI-generated.

Availability and delivery arrangements are confirmed with our team. Do not submit participant photographs or confidential records through a general inquiry.

Start a conversation

Let’s build together.

Tell us about your organization or the way you’d like to contribute. Please share general information only.

Please do not include incarceration records, health information, case numbers, or other confidential details. Sensitive referrals are handled through a separate secure intake process after we connect.