Client Celebration | Reentry Simulation

Join Us in July 2025!

All are invited for an unforgettable day where we celebrate resilience, transformation, and the journey home from incarceration.

This event will illuminate the powerful narratives of those rebuilding their lives after prison.

Who Should Attend?
Reentry Simulation
This experience is designed for anyone who wants to better understand the daily challenges of reentry—from community members and volunteers to students and professionals working in housing, healthcare, education, law, social services, or government. Whether you’re already involved in reentry work or simply want to grow your empathy and see CJM’s mission in action, this simulation offers a powerful, hands-on perspective. 

Celebration Lunch & Client Recognition 
Everyone! CJM clients, loved ones, volunteers, community members, supporters, and leaders—this celebration is for all of us. 

Schedule
Reentry Simulation: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Step into the life of someone coming home from prison. Through this hands-on simulation, you’ll face the same obstacles our clients do—finding housing, securing work, accessing ID and transportation—all while trying to stay afloat. It’s a powerful way to feel the weight of reentry and understand why CJM’s housing-first support can mean the difference between hope and hopelessness.

Celebration Lunch & Client Recognition: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Join us for lunch and a joyful celebration of CJM clients who have overcome reentry obstacles and are building strong, stable lives. We’ll share a meal, recognize our incredible volunteers, and honor clients graduating from CJM’s housing and reentry programs. 

RSVP: Website | cjmstlouis.org/events

While the event is free to attend, we encourage a $25 suggested donation to help cover materials and support CJM’s reentry housing programs. For more info or questions, contact: funding@cjmstlouis.org 

Stay tuned for more details on this one-of-a-kind experience.