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Life After RecycleForce, Chris Holt

Mar 8th, 2017 • People, Re-entry, Success Stories
“It’s easier to get a job once you have a job.” Chris Holt came to RecycleForce in March of 2013 with a dream and a plan. “While I was in prison I used to watch a show on A&E called uShip, and I thought to myself, ‘I can do that!’ When I came out, my … more »

RecycleForce Hosts Mark Whitacre on March 3, 2017

Jan 23rd, 2017 • RecycleForce News
The Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) in conjunction with RecycleForce and the Sagamore Institute will be hosting Mark Whitacre for a luncheon on March 3, 2017. Mark Whitacre spent nine years in federal prison for his part in the Archer-Daniels-Midland price-fixing scheme, and was later portrayed by Matt Damon in the move The Informant. His … more »

RecycleForce Partner: Trusted Mentors

Nov 21st, 2016 • Partners
Indiana spends $500 million per year on incarcerating adults. When released from prison, employment and housing is difficult to find. Stastics show that 85% of new offenses happen when an ex-offender is under-employed. By helping ex-offenders remain employed, we are actively helping them restore their lives and contribute back to their communities. In addition, when … more »

Meet Mr. Smith

Oct 4th, 2016 • Re-entry, Success Stories
Robert Smith has been an employee at RecycleForce for almost four years, and he might have been skeptical at first but simply coming to work every day helped to change his life. Mr. Smith started at RecycleForce when he was on parole. “Mr. Keesling (RecycleForce President) offered me a job here and told me all … more »

The Chancellor A. Keesling American Legion Post 306

Aug 4th, 2016 • Re-entry
My wife, Jannett, and I are pleased that the veterans at the Plainfield Correctional Facility have been approved to charter American Legion Post 306 to operate within the facility. Several non- incarcerated veterans from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion were instrumental in helping set this up, but the real energy behind … more »

Meet Brian Barry

Jul 22nd, 2016 • Success Stories
After being incarcerated for 24 years, Brian Barry was hired by RecycleForce and made the decision to turn his life around. As a demanufacturing specialist, Mr. Barry takes apart electronics that are recycled to remove and recycle the different components. Along with acquiring certifications to do his job as a demanufacturing specialist, he has also … more »

RecycleForce Awarded $1.3M USDOL Training to Work Grant

Jul 8th, 2016 • RecycleForce News
We are excited to announce that RecycleForce has been awarded our second USDOL Training to Work Grant of $1.3 million! This grant is part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to break the cycle of poverty, crime and incarceration. The awards provide services for at-risk youth, as well as currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. This grant … more »

Meet Mr. Robinson

Mar 10th, 2016 • People, Success Stories
RecycleForce employees receive training to not only work in our facility, but also they earn certifications that can help them obtain jobs with other companies around the city. One of the partnerships RecycleForce has is with Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW). One RecycleForce employee, Justin Robinson, has proven that dedication and hard work can … more »
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