ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - For people returning from incarceration, the Rise Up Reentry Summit in Rock Island delivers practical support to make second chances work.

Hosted at Community Health Care Inc., the event connects participants with service providers, advocates, and community members who can help. Workshops and panels focus on what matters most — securing stable housing, finding employment, and accessing mental health care.

Building community support for returning citizens

“We use the term returning citizens because if this country or individuals can deem you less than a citizen then there’s no hope in America,” said Dwight Ford, CEO of Project NOW. ‘

“Our goal is to say you are a full citizen not a B class, not a less class. You have returned home, and constitutional rights sh

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