Mission
To assist inmates, ex-offenders and their families develop spiritual principles and become productive members of society.
Ruling year
1983
Executive Director
Mr. Jonathan Lewis
Main address
P.O. Box #412
Doylestown, PA 18901 USA
EIN
23-2204413
NTEE code
Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (W99)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The incarceration rate in the United States has increased exponentially over the past few decades. This, coupled with the new opioid epidemic, has required organizations to design and deliver apposite solutions to address these problems. Life Abundant addresses these two critical areas by mentoring inmates at the local jail and community corrections centers and referring inmates to the necessary resources to help effect lasting, positive change.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Mentoring
Staff and volunteers create relationships with inmates. For men and women who desire, we provide small group studies and fellowship. Inmates may also work with volunteers one-to-one for the purpose of building personal relationships post-incarceration.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Chamber of Commerce 2020
External reviews
Videos
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Through actively engaging those impacted by incarceration, Life Abundant seeks to reduce recidivism rates and enhance public safety. Ultimately by helping inmates and family members to change their spiritual and world views, Life Abundant is able to assist inmates in making successful transitions back into their respective communities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Life Abundant provides a holistic framework, i.e. Bibles studies, faith-based mentoring, motivational interviewing, techniques to enhance self-efficacy, etc. Life Abundant also utilizes an evidence-based assessment approach to more comprehensively target interventions and identify criminogenic needs and subsequent risk factors. By working collaboratively, Life Abundant is able to locate the necessary services for inmates and their families.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Life Abundant utilizes a few trained staff persons and a volunteer pool, versed in specified areas, to accomplish its mission. Life Abundant has been in operation since 1978 and has forged strong relationships in the local community to help advance its mission. Life Abundant also has been recognized by Corrections Officials, County Commissioners, Chamber of Commerce, and local businessmen.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Life Abundant has helped countless men and women to escape the cycle of addictions and incarceration. Life Abundant has also served the local community through visitation, education and advocacy. Life Abundant is seeking to continue its mission, increase its geographic footprint, and more comprehensively communicate its message of success.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We have decided to become more active in the local community assisting returning citizens and other impacted by incarceration. We have also create an information portal, including recommendations, general information, statistics, etc., for clients, family members and friends of clients, and interested community members.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time,
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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LIFE ABUNDANT INC
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Charles Christenson
President, NextWave Consulting
Term: 2021 - 2024
Mr. Robert Schmauk
Retired Engineer
Tim Liebig
MobiliyWorks
Herbert Rose
Emeritus Executive Director
Lisa Palise
Retired Administrator
Bob Wood
Retired Pastor
W. Wilson Dorward
Retired Lawyer
Kaitlin Bangert
Social Worker
Lena Hunsinger
Senior Director
Eric Jensen
Market Researcher
Lisa Palise
Retired Chaplain
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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