McLean County Reentry Council hosting Reentry Resource Fair

Posted on April 30, 2024

*Board members from the McLean County Reentry Council spoke this week with WMBD-TV. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)*

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Reentry Council is hosting a Reentry Resource Fair to help formerly incarcerated people integrate back into society. There will be onsite assistance, testimonials and free food.

Part of the council’s mission is to “provide a coordinated community response to address reentry efforts and to reduce recidivism and family crisis episodes.”

The fair is Saturday, May 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Eastview Community Center located at 602 South Main Street.

The council meets every third Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. via Zoom. To donate to the council click here.

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