Bill > HJR122

This resolution commends FaithWalkers, a nonprofit organization founded in 2022 by Marty Wright and Tony Olvis, for its dedicated service to the Williamsburg, James City County, and York County community in reducing recidivism, which is the rate at which formerly incarcerated individuals re-offend. The organization, inspired by the founders' own experiences with incarceration and reintegration, offers programs like chess clubs and mentoring at local jails and addiction recovery centers, and provides a comprehensive reentry resource guide to assist individuals navigating parole supervision, housing, and employment challenges. FaithWalkers is further recognized for its upcoming FaithWalkers Stabilization and Resource Center, set to open in February 2026, which will act as a central hub for individuals leaving incarceration or on probation, ensuring better access to and understanding of reentry services, and for its collaborations with various service providers and faith-based partners that aim to prevent technical parole violations and unnecessary incarceration, ultimately fostering long-term stability for those rebuilding their lives.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ122