Who We Are
Through COHAP Chains Are Broken And You’re Given A Chance Of Hope And Prosperity
COHAP OUTREACH CORPORATION is a 501(c)(3) non-profit re-entry program that provides Veterans and those formerly incarcerated individuals planning and preventive services. We offer a direct plan for those formerly incarcerated on parole or release. We have a team of professional consultants that fit the needs of each client. Our client intake process will include an assessment and interview to determine their needs.
At COHAP, we focus on veterans and those formerly incarcerated, as we have found they face more challenges than others when it comes to re-entry into society. We offer short-term transitional housing and home buying programs to prevent homelessness. We partner with agencies, Educational Institutions, and local non-profit organizations to provide Certified Educational Programs, GED, vocational training, resume & interviewing skills, support groups for behavior & addiction issues, basic life skills, and financial literacy to serve as a foundation for success.
Mission Statement
COHAP OUTREACH CORPORATION is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for veterans, those formerly incarcerated, aged-out of foster care young adults and formerly incarcerated juveniles. We believe that everyone deserves a chance, and we are committed to helping people rebuild their lives through education, job training, and housing assistance. We also work to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness and advocate for policies that will help prevent it.
Specific Goals
- Provide education and job training to help people develop the skills they need to find employment.
- Provide education and training to help people learn essential economic and financial literacy skills.
- Provide housing assistance to help people find affordable housing.
- Raise awareness about the issue of homelessness and advocate for policies that will help prevent it.
Goals for the Future
- Expand our programs and services to reach more people.
- Collaborate with other organizations to create a more comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of homelessness.
- Advocate for policies that will make it easier for people to get back on their feet after being incarcerated or serving in the military.
- Develop and build affordable homes.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, and we are committed to helping people achieve their goals.
Vision Statement
COHAP OUTREACH CORPORATION envisions a world where everyone who has been incarcerated can rebuild their life and become a productive member of society. We believe that everyone deserves a chance, and we are committed to providing the support, advocacy, and education that people need to break the cycle of recidivism.
- People who have been incarcerated have access to quality education and job training.
- People who have been incarcerated have access to affordable housing and healthcare.
- People who have been incarcerated have access to mental health and addiction treatment.
- People who have been incarcerated have access to supportive relationships and mentors.
- People who have been incarcerated are treated with dignity and respect.
We believe that by providing support, advocacy, and education, we can help people who have been incarcerated to break the cycle of recidivism and build a better future for themselves and their families.
Objective
To support and improve these disadvantaged populations, so as to ensure that they are provided with adequate assistance in order to lead a fulfilled life and become active participants in society. COHAP OUTREACH CORPORATION aims to tackle the specific challenges and obstacles that each group faces, in order to stimulate their individual growth, rehabilitation or successful reintegration with their community under our programs.
Five Core Values
CHANCE
A chance to redeem oneself
HOPE
Opening doors to new expectations and beginnings.
Prosperity
Breaking financial barriers for you and your family.
Love
“Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as Yah through Christ has forgiven you.”
Integrity
Creating honor and respect with moral values.