Amicus, Inc.

 Minneapolis     Minnesota

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Amicus, Inc. Charity Profile

AMICUS is a Minnesota not-for-profit organization with over 41 years of experience in improving public safety by helping inmates and ex-offenders through positive relationship-building, restorative justice practices and individualized transition services.

Through innovative programming, AMICUS helps inmates and ex-offenders reshape their lives, reach their goals, and make successful transitions from prison into the community. All of the AMICUS programs are relationship-based, community-driven, culturally specific and outcome-oriented.AMICUS partners with inmates, ex-offenders, juvenile offenders and communities to build successful lives and stronger communities.

Amicus, Inc. Volunteer Information

AMICUS offers a number of volunteer opportunities, many simply involving offering friendship to an inmate or ex-offender-men and women, adults and youth who are motivated to build new lives. Most opportunities involve a minimum of monthly contact and a one-year commitment to the relationship.

Studies show that inmates who have an ongoing, positive one-to-one relationship with a community member are 40% less likely to offend again. That adds up to a big difference in reducing crime and promoting the positive contributions we all have to give to our community.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Visit and support an inmate through the ONE-TO-ONE program.

Become a mentor to ex-offenders transitioning into the community.

Serve as a guest presenter for MEN OF RAFIKI on employment, goal-setting, or other life skills.

Participate in a community circle for a youth offender in the Girls Restorative Justice program monitoring progress and troubleshooting problems.

Help connect with employers, landlords, and resources through the RECONNECT program.

Help with general office support at the AMICUS headquarters in downtown Minneapolis.

AMICUS depends on the generous help of many individuals and groups. We would love to talk with you about what you might be able to offer. Extensive training and staff support is available to volunteers. Speakers are also available to address groups.

Amicus, Inc. Donation Information

Amicus is a Minnesota not-for-profit organization with over 40 years of experience in improving public safety by helping inmates and ex-offenders through positive relationship-building, restorative justice practices and individualized transition services.

Through innovative programming, Amicus helps inmates and ex-offenders reshape their lives, reach their goals, and make successful transitions from prison into the community. All of the Amicus programs are relationship-based, community-driven, culturally specific and outcome-oriented

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