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We walk alongside formerly incarcerated people as they return home—not as experts with all the answers, but as peers who've been there. Together, we co-create lives rooted in purpose, connection, and the kind of relationships that make transformation possible.
Proudly serving Washtenaw, Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, and Jackson Counties
Impact Stories
"A Brighter Way provided a bridge over troubled waters at a time when, after incarceration, I could have otherwise drowned. Through my experience with ABW, I learned essential life skills to support self-sufficiency and gained a deeper appreciation for the value of people, community, and relationships."
-Johnny
“A Brighter Way has given me peace of mind, it is only because of them that I was able to secure housing.”
-Sam
20% of the world population is in jail
33% found no job 4 years after release
Nearly 70% arrested within 5 years of release
What We Do
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