The Journey to Successful and Sustainable Re-entry Begins Here
Men who have been imprisoned face tremendous challenges as they try to reintegrate back into society.
Returning citizens need advocates, guides, and encouraging re-entry coaches to walk alongside them upon release from prison and as they re-enter, transitioning to live out their faith in freedom.
CrossWalk Center bridges critical social services and ministry between prison life and freedom - Seamless Re-entry Discipleship from the Inside Out.
We offer hope and a future apart from broken prison life to whole-hearted intentional living as the unique individuals God originally created and intended them to be.
The Regional Realities of Re-entry. Every day, five days a week, 245 days a year, at around 2 pm, 50 or more of the 16,300 plus individuals released annually from Texas Department of Criminal Justice prisons, arrive by bus at Houston's Midtown bus terminal.
Isolated from society and our rapidly changing world for a number of years, most ex-offenders lack the basic knowledge of what to do after release. They do not know who to trust or who to turn to for help.
They do not know how to access, much less how to find and navigate, all the regional service providers and ministries that could assist and enable them to transition and reintegrate successfully back into Houston communities and neighborhoods.
Logistically, Houston is a challenging city for anyone to navigate. The city is not only initially overwhelming and frightening to get around in, but it can be nearly impossible because these men return to Houston with little or no money, no job prospects, and basically no means of financial support - just the $50 to $100 issued by the state upon release. It becomes more difficult when they have no identification, no means of transportation, and often no family willing to help them, nor a safe home.
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I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
- Matthew 25:35-36
You can directly impact someone rebuilding their life after prison by purchasing a ticket to the Cultivating Transformation Dinner on Thursday, April 10 at 6:00 PM at The Junior League of Houston.
Join us for a powerful evening—witness lives renewed, families restored, and futures transformed through Christ.
Your support helps fund CrossWalk Center’s re-entry discipleship program, providing safe transitional housing, job readiness training, mentorship, and faith-based community for returning citizens working to start fresh.
🎟️ Purchase tickets or learn more: crosswalkcenter.org/2025dinner
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Event Description CrossWalk Center’s Cultivating Transformation Dinner Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. The Junior League of Houston Registration and cocktail reception 6:00 pm Dinner a...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
You’re invited to CrossWalk Center’s 2025 Cultivating Transformation Dinner on April 10, 2025 at the Junior League of Houston. Join us for an evening of inspiring stories, renewed purpose, and a shared mission to transform lives through faith-driven discipleship. Experience firsthand how fair chances create lasting change for individuals and communities.
✨ Keynote Speaker: Doug Smith, D-Degree Coaching and Training
🎙️ Emcee: Bryan Kelley, The HUB Community Center
Hear from those who have walked the journey of transformation, connect with others who believe in the power of redemption, and take part in a night that strengthens our mission to break cycles of incarceration. Your presence and support help make this work possible.
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We are honored to have Bryan Kelley as the emcee for CrossWalk Center’s 2025 Cultivating Transformation Dinner on April 10. crosswalkcenter.org/2025dinner/
As Executive Director of The HUB Community Center, Bryan is dedicated to building authentic connections and guiding individuals toward purpose. His life is a testament to transformation, shaped by grace, discipleship, and a renewed heart.
Previously serving as CEO of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, Bryan used his own journey from incarceration to leadership to inspire others walking the path of renewal. He embodies the very heart of CrossWalk Center’s mission—proving that no past is too broken for God to redeem.
Join us for an evening that celebrates renewal, restoration, and the power of discipleship to change lives.
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Meet the CrossWalk Center’s Cultivating Transformation Dinner keynote speaker, Doug Smith, founder of D-Degree Coaching and Training. crosswalkcenter.org/2025dinner/
Doug is a leadership trainer, coach, and facilitator, dedicated to developing the potential of individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and incarceration. With over 12 years in mental health and justice policy, Doug has partnered with organizations to implement trauma-informed leadership practices that empower transformation at every level.
Beyond his extensive policy expertise, Doug has inspired students as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Social Work for over eight years. His firsthand experiences with mental illness, trauma, and the justice system fuel his passion for helping others realize their fullest potential.
Doug’s work is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and faith. Join us to hear his powerful insights of transformation.
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Thank you was very transforming 4 me