The Life After Prison, 1452 Dorchester Ave, Fl 4th, Dorchester, MA (2026)

10/25/2026

If you or someone you know is in Boston and Greater Boston and looking for move-in assistance (first month, last month, security deposit, or moving costs), check out these local resources:

HomeStart (CHAF): homestart.org/chaf

Boston Housing Authority (ECHO+): bostonhousing.org (or search tool via echosearch.org)

Just A Start: justastart.org/housing/housing-assistance-programs

Office of Housing Stability (City of Boston): boston.gov/departments/housing/office-housing-stability
HomeBASE: mass.gov/info-details/homebase

ESAC Housing Assistance (FAST): esacboston.org/fast-program

10/21/2026

Important Voting Deadlines & Information for Massachusetts shared from the the Office of the Attorney General!

Your voice is your power! With the election season underway, make sure you have your voting plan locked in.

Review the key dates below to ensure your vote counts:

October 17 – October 30: Early voting period is currently active.

October 24: Last day to register to vote or update your registration.

October 27 at 5:00 PM: Deadline to apply to vote by mail.

November 3, 2026: Election Day! Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Let's make sure our communities stay informed, prepared, and engaged. Share this post to spread the word!

· Link to Online Voter Registration Form: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/

· Check Your Registration Status: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx

· Find Your Voting Area: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote

10/21/2026

Authors & Innovators ‼️

The 10th Annual Authors & Innovators Business Ideas Festival is taking place tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd!

For a decade, this incredible event has brought together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and curious minds under the simple yet powerful belief that great ideas are worth sharing.

Make sure you register. The full schedule/run of show is now posted on at: authorsinnovators.org.

10/19/2026

We couldn’t be prouder of our 3PP team and the incredible growth they continue to show!

This week, our discussion focused on mindset; specifically exploring the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.

A fixed mindset tells us that our abilities and intelligence are static, which can make us shy away from challenges or give up when things get tough. In contrast, a growth mindset reminds us that our skills can be developed through dedication, hard work, and learning from mistakes. Embracing challenges as opportunities to learn is what helps us level up!

To keep our energy high and stay focused, we always keep in mind that an idle mind is the devil’s playground. To balance out our hard work and keep those positive vibes flowing, the team went out together to check out Street Fighter!

It’s all about staying active, supporting one another, and building resilience both inside and outside our sessions.

Keep pushing forward, the future is yours.

10/19/2026

Big congratulations to our incredible partners over at Lives Are Meant to Be Changed for the transformative work you do every single day to uplift our community.

By courageously creating vital awareness around addiction and substance abuse, and intentionally building bridges that reconnect and heal families, you turn pain into profound purpose.

We are especially inspired by Garrick, whose powerful voice and lived wisdom captivate audiences and ignite real change from the stage.

Thank you for walking this journey of restoration, hope, and resilience, and for proving that every individual's story can have a powerful new beginning.

Celebrating the Journey!

10/16/2026

A message from our Co-Founder

As we enter this new fiscal year, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our incredible LAP team. Your relentless dedication, resilience, and heart are the true driving force behind everything we accomplish.

Every milestone we reached from supporting families and empowering youth to expanding our community impact was made possible by your commitment and hard work.

Thank you for showing up every single day with passion and purpose.

I am immensely proud of what we have built together, and I am excited for all that we will achieve in the year ahead.

Mike

Co-Founder
Executive Director

10/15/2026

A word from our Co-Founder

To our incredible community and LAP Family,

As I reflect on our journey, I want to send a HUGE thank you to each and every one of you. We started The Life After Prison in 2020, and what began simply as a radio show designed to provide vital resources and success stories has blossomed into something truly remarkable; a powerful, thriving organization dedicated to uplifting our community.

None of this growth would have been possible without your support, trust, and your dedication to our shared mission.

Thank you for walking this path with us, believing in our vision, and helping us turn a grassroots idea into a movement of real change.

We heard your voices loud and clear from our end-of-year survey, and we are putting your feedback into action to make our programs and community support even stronger!

With deepest gratitude,

PA

Co-Founder &
Program Director

10/15/2026

FY26 Impact Report (swipe)

Behind every number is a life changed, a family supported, and a community strengthened. Over the past fiscal year, we continued to bridge the gap between immediate relief and long term systemic empowerment by balancing compassionate acute relief with structural economic architecture.

During this period, the LAP fed 375 families through essential food distributions, reached 240 youth with toys and winter garments, equipped 82 children with back-to-school tools, and distributed 50 items including socks, hats, and gloves to unhoused neighbors.

To build long-term stability and justice-involved empowerment, LAP provided dedicated housing education to 23 clients and supported 12 clients directly with move-in costs, alongside granting 40 MacBooks to drive digital equity.

This foundation also extended to youth development and rehabilitation, engaging 25 children in entrepreneurship through the Young Entrepreneur Boss Kids Business Bash and celebrating 6 graduates from My Successful Blueprint at the South Bay House of Correction.

To foster economic mobility and business creation, LAP created 5 websites from scratch for clients, supported 4 clients in successfully launching independent businesses, and provided strategic ecosystem growth consultation to 2 non-profits. This transformative work has earned profound institutional trust and recognition, highlighted by Executive Director speaking engagements at Northeastern University and Tufts University, Co-Founder Patrice Alves receiving the EXTRAordinary Woman Award from Mayor Michelle Wu, and the organization receiving an official Certificate of Recognition from the Office of Mayor Wu.

To our incredible HEROES..partners, team, donors, family, and friends, thank you. Behind every milestone, every family supported, and every life transformed over this past fiscal year stands your unwavering dedication, generosity, and trust. You are the heartbeat of this mission.

To explore our full FY26 Impact Report and see the complete picture of what we have built together, please visit our impact report page at thelifeafterprison.org.

10/15/2026

FY26 Impact Report (swipe)

Behind every number is a life changed, a family supported, and a community strengthened. Over the past fiscal year, we continued to bridge the gap between immediate relief and long term systemic empowerment by balancing compassionate acute relief with structural economic architecture.

During this period, the LAP fed 375 families through essential food distributions, reached 240 youth with toys and winter garments, equipped 82 children with back-to-school tools, and distributed 50 items including socks, hats, and gloves to unhoused neighbors.

To build long-term stability and justice-involved empowerment, LAP provided dedicated housing education to 23 clients and supported 12 clients directly with move-in costs, alongside granting 40 MacBooks to drive digital equity.

This foundation also extended to youth development and rehabilitation, engaging 25 children in entrepreneurship through the Young Entrepreneur Boss Kids Business Bash and celebrating 6 graduates from My Successful Blueprint at the South Bay House of Correction.

To foster economic mobility and business creation, LAP created 5 websites from scratch for clients, supported 4 clients in successfully launching independent businesses, and provided strategic ecosystem growth consultation to 2 non-profits. This transformative work has earned profound institutional trust and recognition, highlighted by Executive Director speaking engagements at Northeastern University and Tufts University, Co-Founder Patrice Alves receiving the EXTRAordinary Woman Award from Mayor Michelle Wu, and the organization receiving an official Certificate of Recognition from the Office of Mayor Wu.

To our incredible HEROES..partners, team, donors, family, and friends, thank you. Behind every milestone, every family supported, and every life transformed over this past fiscal year stands your unwavering dedication, generosity, and trust. You are the heartbeat of this mission.

To explore our full FY26 Impact Report and see the complete picture of what we have built together, please visit our impact report page at thelifeafterprison.org.

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