GRACE PROJECT

Started by Errol Randle and Catalyst Ministries Founder, Calvin Sutphin, The Grace Project, is a comprehensive re-entry initiative designed to change lives of incarcerated individuals while reinvigorating communities.

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Since 2016, The Grace Project has achieved the following:

 

• Awarded approximately $225,000 in grants that have been focused in Ward 4 of Charleston’s West Side.

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• Successfully installed 43 video surveillance systems that cover approximately 17 blocks.

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• Have completed approximately 29 façade projects creating instant curb appeal.

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• Video surveillance footage has been provided to Charleston Police Department detectives as evidence on approximately eight criminal cases ranging from wanton endangerments to homicide.

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• The offenders are receiving vocational training in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical often being provided guidance by masters in those fields.

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• Crime reduction

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• Re-establishing of positive neighborhood norms.

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• Positive police/community relations

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• Cleaner communities

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• Increased quality of life

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• 2nd chance advocating at parole hearings has resulted in six inmates being paroled and re-entering society.

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• The Grace Project has yet to have a member that has achieved parole return to prison.