Justice 4 Housing Graduates Celebrate Second Chances in Boston

Justice 4 Housing celebrated a significant milestone on August 15, 2025, hosting a graduation ceremony at Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center in Boston to honor participants from three transformative programs. The event recognized Cohort 1 of the Culinary Arts Program, Cohort 2 of the Stable Housing and Reintegration Program (SHARP), and Cohort 3 of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program, all designed to support formerly incarcerated individuals in achieving housing stability, economic mobility, and career development. Distinguished speakers including Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins, Representative Samantha Montaño, Senator Lydia Edwards, and Sue Nohl from Cambridge Housing Authority emphasized the importance of second chances, housing justice, and workforce readiness in breaking cycles of incarceration.

Founder and Executive Director Leslie Credle highlighted the graduates' resilience in overcoming systemic barriers, stating, "We have achieved what many thought was impossible." Justice 4 Housing, a grassroots organization, remains dedicated to dismantling housing discrimination against justice-impacted individuals through its Housing First approach, which prioritizes safe and stable homes as crucial for successful reentry. The graduation marks both the completion of these intensive programs and the beginning of the participants' continued journeys toward independence and opportunity. For more details, visit their official website at https://justice4housing.org, where they provide comprehensive support through policy, advocacy, and direct services.