When you leave prison in Louisiana, no matter how long you have served, you are only given $10 and a bus ticket. The First 72+ is committed to redefining reentry for formerly incarcerated people by providing transitional housing and wraparound services throughout the post-incarceration journey.

Your support enables us to provide our clients with food, hygiene kits, IDs, assistance with public benefits, and access to our weekly programs. 

We envision a world where prior incarceration is not a barrier to stable housing, employment, community acceptance, and a meaningful fresh start.