Dannon Project

I'm trying to find a non profits that could help my find on getting out of Escambia count jail and here is his study, he (Ronald David Brown) was put in the county jail for putting his hands on a pregent women which was his girlfriend, but she's been saying that she can't get pregnett so she lied about that and lied about her saying that Ron put his hands on her he has been sitting in the Escambia county jail for 10 months now and the courts can't find her to bring her into the court to testify against him and he goes to court again next month on the 30th and then that will be 11 months of sitting in the jail and October 7 the will be a year that he's been in there and also that is his birthday to do yeah he got locked up on his birthday, his bond is 1,000 dollars and all of his friends don't have that kind of money to get him out, I've been helping him out with putting money on his books so he can have personal items to stay clean with but I can't keep doing it when I have my own problems and I don't get that much from SSI so I have to stop helping out, I'm hoping that you or if you know of any non profit that can help out please and thank you and GOD bless you

This organization is a Godsend, and it is evident in the lives of the previously incarcerated persons who participants in this program. They operate with a spirit of excellence, and the staff recognizes the position God has placed them in the marketplace. They go above and beyond in providing reentry services for their participants. They have as outstanding relationship with local law enforcement and the Alabama Department of Pardons and Paroles Probation and Parole Officers. This organization understands REENTRY!

dannon project has been consistent with helping inidividuals. TDP has enhanced its teaching aspect for individuals and is seeing positive results with those students. TDP is keeping up its great work!

I want everyone to know why the Dannon Project is so special to me. It was named after my brother, who had the best smile in the world. His life was taken at 18 years old by my good friend, who at the time was living a life of crime. My beautiful wife Kerri wanted to honor my brother who she never met, but loved him as much as I did. We wanted to help those who at one time lived in the crime world, but want to change their lives, and become respectful citizens. We, The Dannon Project, have helped so many people in the city of Birmingham. We want to help everyone who is getting out of prison with job training, housing, clothing, and emotional counseling. In some way, if we look back at all the things we've done, some of us could be in the same position. That is why The Dannon Project, to me, is the best organization for previously incarcerated prisoners who have turned a complete 180. Thank you for honoring this agency and helping other agencies who are helping people.

As a retired school principal and lifetime childrens' advocate, I truly can appreciate the mission and work of The Dannon Project. The organization seeks to rehabilitate and assist those who, for one reason or another, have lost their way. This segment of our society is a growing one and has very specific needs. The Project starts its work during incarceration and continues as individuals attempt to re-enter society. This is a crucial time when assistance and positive reinforcement are needed if the cycle is to be broken. Thank you for an agency that is truly needed and appreciated.

I am a long term contributor to The Dannon Project (TDP). It is an outstanding nationally recognized agency (see You Tube Feeding Dreams on TDP story) reflecing how they are consistently providing quality services to at risk populations including underemployed, unemployed, non violent previously incarcerated persons and youth who are pregnant, parenting, child of an incarcerated person or teen who had troubles with the law. The Dannon Project provides exceptionally high quality customer service to participants and their families while working closely with other community based and governmental agencies to prevent duplication of services. The Dannon Project uses resources wisely making it a great investment for every dollar contributed leading to outcomes that far exceed national, state and regional outcomes. The participants receive the services and support they need to change their lives and give them a second chance to achieve their hopes and dreams. They receive assessment, case management, housing, counseling, health care, pharmacy assistance, job training and plaement, state work certifications, savings accounts and financial literacy training, life skills training, pathways out of poverty training, character counts training, HIV AIDS prevention training, and a host of other supportive services and mentor matching to change their ways of thinking and support to learn new behaviors that will help them achieve their goals and dreams and show how they can do all things through unconditional love which is in abundance at TDP. Participants are treated with dignity and respect with high expectations for goal achievement being the anticipated return on investment. They hire participants and you cannot tell whether the staff is a former participant or a professional because the staff takes great pride in providing high quality professional service to each person who comes in contact with the agency making them feel important and part of the family, that whatever happened in the past will not influence how the agency is there to support you in achieving your future goals and aspirations. It is refreshing to know that there are people who truly care for others to restore and re-engage them in our community to create success for all involved. Now if they had more money and resources for prevention maybe they could actually prevent folks from making choices of crime and help build skills in how to plan and implement the plan as to how to have a successful life without having to get in trouble with the law and then come in contact with TDP. I enjoy attending events where participants are awarded certicates and receive incentives for goal achievements for training completion, job placements, certifications like CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG and Pharmacy Tech.

This program has assisted so many individuals in the Birmingham community with not only their job skills, financial literacy, and communication skills, but it reinstills personal value and worth, aids in relationships with family, spirituality and their community. This program is just great.

Dannon Project is "one of a kind". I have personally oberved the transformations of several incarcerated individuals. The Dannon Project has provided "a new look on life" for individuals who had given up hope. Thanks to the Dannon Project, these individuals are productive citizens.

The Dannon project is a unique asset to our city. I appreciate the help that they continue to provide to those who are searching for a second chance in society. I am aware of no other program who is as involved in the lives of its participants in such a detailed fashion. Their approach makes it easy to understand their record of success.

The dannon project is a gift to the community it serves. It not only does it help people who are needing a second chance at rebuilding their lifes, but also provides a service to those in the community who would have been impacted directly or indirectly by the recidivism the offender it serves. Thanks to dannon project the community is safer and some people get a second chance at rebuilding their life.
After attending one of their fund raising function, I hear the stories from their clients. Dannon project is getting results.

My story began when i came home from prison not knowing what i was gonna do or where i was going i had no job no where to stay the i found the dannon project or shall i say they helped me find myself again because i was very discouraged having doors close in my face because of my conviction being in the dannon project has taught me that we all fall down we all make mistake but it is up to us rather we choice to get back up or just feel sorry for our self or dwell on the past they also taught me that if we choice not to try and help our self then we cant be helped no matter how good of a program it is

I began participating in the Dannon Project on October 7, 2010 after being released from prison. Since then, I have completed all of the programs offered here. Through my diligence and hard work, I was afforded the opportunity to participate in the STP program here. It gives me a chance to not only assist others who face the same trials that I have, but also gives me a chance to give back to the same people who gave me a chance. I am now the lab assistant in training through the STP program, with the opportunity to become a full time employee with the Dannon Project. The Dannon Project has given me and so many others another chance at life!

I have been a part of the Dannon Project for a very short time, one week. In that week I have been able to come to the Success Lab to work on my computer skills. My personal experience has been exciting, motivating and very encouraging.

In volunteering with the Dannon Project I feel the agency is such a delightful place. All the staff were open to listening ears and helping hands. I learned alot from the agency, I gained alot of experience and with that experience I was able to gain full time employment with the Agency. This Agency is well known in the community for their acts of helping and being concerned for the PIPs(previously incarcerated persons). I have really enjoyed working for the Dannon Project. They have done and are doing a great thing.

I have beenpart of the Dannon Project since November of 2010. Since that time I have learned how to operate a computer, they have also helped me with my education. I have the opportunity to use the computer lab to not only increase my computers, but search for a job, and communication skill. The Dannon Project has been good for me because they help keep me motivated to never give up on my goal of being successful in life. +

I am new to the Dannon Project. I became a participant just two weeks ago. Since that time I have been assisted with my job search and interview skills. I am currently working on my computer skills and ready to work program. The staff at the Dannon Project has been very courtious, helpful, and concerned about my well being. Overall, I think this is a great program that helps ex offenders.

I have been involved in the Dannon Project since July 26, 2010. I was released from Julia Tutwiler Prison on June 30, 2010. After I got out of prison I felt so alone, even though I had family to back me up. They just didnt understand what prison takes out of you. The minute I walked in the door at Dannon I felt like I was finally home. I went to all of the computer classes, got my Ready To Work Certificate, was put on the Skills Training Program and the next thing I know I now have full time job with Dannon!!! I have never been this happy in my entire 50 years of my life. The road to this happy place wasnt easy but with people in my corner it took the edge off and I felt like I could conquer the world with people keeping me uplifted.

I am new to the Dannon Project, but in the short time I've been in the program, I have come to learn that it is a good program to assist individuals with reentering society. I have able to work on my limited computer skills. I have been good to know that there are people who care about you.

After being incarcerated, I became a participant in the Dannon Project. Since that time, I have learned alot. I have been taught to be responsible, which has helped me with reentering society. I am learning new computer skills, and job readiness skills that will help me in the future.

I became a participant in the Dannon Project in December of 2010. Since that I have completed various programs which will enable me to find gainful employment. The Dannon Project is also equipping me with life skill that I will be utilized for years to come. I am grateful for the opportunity to have had to be a part of an orgainiztion such as the Dannon Project, and to have had good people take and interest in my life.

It is such a blessing to have tireless leaders and workers in an organization like The Dannon Project. It takes a passion and strong desire to help people to be able to push through the road blocks that are put in front their participants. The people who work at Dannon Project have to show the participants that they will not give up on them like so many other people or even family have. That's what helps them persevere as well!

As a Community Outreach Resource Worker serving families facing many financial, educational and social challenges, the Dannon Project has served as a job training resource for several clients of my agency that have had difficulty finding employment in current economy. The Dannon Project's assistance has provided job training for several who have dealt with lengthy job searches due to a lack of significant work experience or in demand job skills.

The Dannon Project is a life saver for many ex-felons coming out of the system. We truly need someone in our corner that has not only been there, but understands what it is like to be judged by society. They understand the trials and tribulations that ex-felons face on a day to day basis. The Dannon Project has been there for me through trying times in this trying time in my life. Without their support, many of us would just quit trying to succeed in life and go back to our comfort zone which would just end us right back in the same situation we began with. We need more positive influences in our lives like the Dannon Project. They truly strive to make life worth living in a normal social environment.

The Dannon Project open door's for people who needs a second chance, with consideration and compassion, they work hard to give every person a chance to fufill a goal, to push pass their pass, to give hope for the future, you get my deepest respect for what you do.

My name is Dawn Greening. I became a participant of the Dannon Project in late November, early December of 2010. Since enrolling in the program, The Dannon Project has been of tremendous help to me in many ways. TDP offered me courses on lifeskills, financial literacy, finding out about all the various college options open to me. They also support me in various other ways. They give us participants moral support, they give us someone to talk to to help us figure out our next steps coming out of prison and transitioning back into society.
They make all the difference to us who have noone when we come home. They prepare us for job interviews, as well as help us find gainful employment, so that we not only feel, but we become contributing members of society.
TDP is a wonderful organization, and the people who run the program, the people who work at the program, really care, they really want to make a difference. And they do.
What started out as a tragedy for one family, became a blessing to hundreds of convicted persons all over Alabama. And, I, as a participant of this organization am truly grateful for all that they stand for and do.

The Dannon Project Is A Welcoming Program That Helps Many Achieve Goals That We Have Been Aiming To Succeed In. The Dannon Project is also an inexpensive program that helps many incarcerated, expecting mothers,youths with kids set psitive goals for their kids.The Dannon Project inspire many also, myself to stay focused and never give up on myself.The Dannon Project open eyes of many who feel there isnt any hopes and for those who has never had the help of someone caring. I Accept the establishment of this program because it helps many youth change their lives

I'd like to state the Dannon Project is definitely a supportive organization and they are here to help those in need. The organization stands behind all of its words and have not failed a client. I enjoy volunteering with such an organization and I would like to see this organization grow in numbers so that they are able to reach more individuals/families that are in need. Great Organization to Volunteer for!

The Dannon Project is a helpful program that helps young women between the ages of 19 and 21. This program has helped me open my eyes to all the opportunities that are available to me. As a young woman with no parents and no guidance this is truly a blessing.

Jonquisha Windmon

The Dannon Project is a helpful program for the youth because it gives us the oppunties to express ourselves and it also helps us too define ourselves. This program also allow those that have been locked up nd convicted a chance to prove theirselves to their peers once they r released.The program has shown me so far that its very helpful to the fellow peers.Lisa and Mrs.Wameka are my instructors and they are really nice.I have only been here 2 days and i really enjoy myself. But just to sum it all up the Dannon Project is a very awsome program and they really make you feel at home.

Jamie Harris

The Dannon Project program is a hands on program that helps people achieve there life long goals. Being that not only are they helping single mothers like me, they are also helping non violent convicted felons that will one day not be judged by there crime but by there character they soon grow to have. Lisa and Neeka are helpful instructors that I know will help me grow in character.

The Dannon project has inspired me to get back on my feet and to go on with my future goalsin becoming a phlebotomist tech and workning in the medical field. They gave me the education i needed to support my family and my dreams, they also help me to manage my income and keep a steady living situation.

The service provided by the Dannon Project is very effective. the Prison Re-Entry program not only provides occupational skills training for individuals re-accessing the general public to be able to find employment. Other services incllude assistance with finding housing, transportation to training and/or employment as well as access to medical facilities. While in occupational skills traiing, individuals also may access GED preparation if needed. The Youth Program funded with WIA Yoth funds provides all of the aforementioned services as well to older youth that have dropped out of school and need to get their high school diploma as well as learn a skill. The Job Readiness component is very strong as is the Work Retention training. It included Conflict Resolution on the job! The program works with between 20 -30 individuals every three months and this model has been effective.Dannon Project staff members work closely with the individuals that have completed training by providing assistance with Job Placement.

The Dannon Project has been great asset in my work as a probation officer. I have referred clients for employment assistance, educational training, housing and subtance abuse. The staff are super courteous and display a caring attitude. I would strongly recommend this program.

What a service you offer to the community. Please keep of the good work. You are changing lives! May God bless all of you exceedingly and beyond.

I give to Dannon because I believe strongly in the work that offer the community and heir clients. They are positioned in the Birmingham community in such a way that they have a powerful impact on the lives of people that would otherwise find themselves marginalized and ostracized. God bless the folks of Dannon

I thank God always for an organization such as The Dannon Project because they reach out with all their resources to help others. That is what Jesus shows us, to help others and "the least of these you have done for my breathren, you have done for me." I pray Blessings over everyone that is associated with The Dannon Project.

The Dannon Project is one of the excellent non-profits we have in the city of Birmingham, AL. I am greatful that there is help for people who are making the transition back into socity. It takes speclial, giving, caring, loving people who are just driven to help make someone else's life better. The assistance and connections that the Dannon Project team gives outstanding and it is first rate. I think God is very pleased with this program and so are we.

I have seen Dannon Project far exceeds expectations to help individual transition to life after past mistakes. I have referred two individual to this organization and they help and also they continue to check up after they help them.

I have seen them help countless numbers of people to reestablish themselves after hardshp and that is so honorable. I believe they go above the normal standard to provide help for people in need. I have personally witnessed testimony after testimony of people who have been helped through The Dannon Project. They are truly rehabiitated and moving forward and that speaks volume. God Bless.

The Dannon Project (TDP) is in place to help those who have made some bad choices. Once they have "paid their dues" TDP works to help them make good choices. They do this by helping them change their environment to a positive one. Part of their assistance involves providing education if they need/want it; finding housing, clothing and other basic essentials; offering mentors and training and most of all letting them know they don't have to go back into the life that ended them up in jail. TDP is staffed with people who want to make a difference in poeple's life by lending them a helping hand. I have the privilege of helping out in the office from time-to-time and I've seen that TDP makes a difference one person at a time!

I am an RN, and in my 40 years of serving one way or another in volunteer programs, grants programs and awareness groups, I have never seen a program quite like the Dannon Project. ALL (emphasize ALL) the staff I've dealt with there are friendly, knowledgeable, professional and eager to assist. The clients I've met through the year or so I've been involved with the Dannon Project are, without exception, trying to better themselves in order to return to the community as a productive citizen, and most of them, in order to return to a family they hope will be proud of them. Many of them have children or elderly parents they want to support. The clients are apparently carefully screened, because I haven't met one yet that I thought was "taking advantage" of the services Dannon offers.

In short, the staff, clients, volunteers of the Dannon Project are the most sincere and honest group of people I've ever met in this type of project. Huge CUDOs, Dannon Project!!

The Dannon Project has generously served the Greater Birmingham Community and is an extremely worthwhile effort.

The Dannon Project is a God-Send. The staff and board members are very professional and courteous. I have experienced nothing less than perfection in my experiences.

The Dannon Project partners with the Board of Pardons and Paroles Birmingham Office to provide reentry services to nonviolent offenders. We assist in providing group mentoring and supervision to the participants. The love, dedication, generority, and loyalty the staff exhibits are geniune. They have a great relationship with the P&P staff. Highly successful program!

My experience as seen through the eyes of a consultant have been very rewarding. I have enjoyed sharing in a spirit of excellence with transforming clients lives into productive citizens. Assisting clients with resumes, job searches, analyzing and enhancing their skills and abilities to advance their market share as a prospective employee. I believe The Dannon Project organization is very unique in the transformation of the lives of the clients it serves. While with limited financial resources the employess go above and beyond to address the daily challenges of their clients; medical, transportation, clothing, food, shelter, debts, counseling; just to mention a few needs of how they draw from their personal monies to achieve success in their endeavors is a miracle. I am proud to be a part of such an organization especially in hard economic times when it comes to rebuilding the lives of our clients.

I have had a life changing experience while volunteering at Dannon. When you hear non-profit you expect just that, an organiztion full of generous people; but the people here go above and beyond the call of duty. They are helpful, kind and warming. They genuinly care about their participants and they even expand beyond just those enrolled in the program. they reach out to those who seek more in life as well as their families. These people provide more then just physical shelter and food; they provide what each of us were put on this earth to do and that is to look beyond our own personal gains from a situation and to help others achieve greatness.

ONE MISSION ONE LIFE AT A TIME encapsulates the true attitude of each and every individual I have had the pleasure of coming in contact with at the Dannon Project. Being newly released from ( early release program ) prison has it's own unique set of problems. The staff ( from Corp. Office to Computer Lab ) exudes a true interest in every facet of my life as well as many unexpected problems ( from lack of family support to lack of interest from potential employers ). I wish to take this opportunity to thank the entire staff ( and volunteers ) for your prompt and sensitive attentivness to my needs and your continued support ( follow up as well as follow through ).

First of all let me thank God for being apart of the Project. Now as far as the program it should have been around 20 years ago, I am almost sure if it had I would have not went back to Prison.It help me at 55 years of age just think what it could do for younger men and women.

My name is Gregory Reaser. Iam one of the first ten to enroll in the Dannon Project. According to my experince, in the Dannon Project, my exspectations were met and the assistance is overwhelming satifatory. The staff members I've met in the Dannon Project showed me that their profession isn't just a job, but ther really CARE.

My experience with The Dannon Project has been outstanding. Being a participant in the program they have shown me that we do have second chance at life. They have helped me with transportation, computer skills, and interviews. There is none like this program and I am blessed to be with them.

A++ organization. very patient in meeting the needs of people who are considered outcasts in the community. this is the type of organization that every state needs in order to keep ex-offenders from going back to prison because they are already overcrowded.

The Dannon Project is by far the best reentry organization out there. I have heard nothing but good things about this program. From helping to find jobs, to on-the-site job fairs, they do it all.

The Dannon Project is a gift from God. If it wasn't for them I don't know where I would be. As soon as I got released from prison they were there to guide me through tough times. I appreciate the entire staff for there continuous support. They help me find employment even though i had been incarcerated. I love them all

The Dannon Project has help me in so many ways from finding a job to getting a career readiness certificate and a alabama certified worker's certificate. I don't know what I could have done without this great organization. Words can not express what they mean to me

getting out of prison not working for over a year had bought me to being on the streets of birmingham al but its aways hope i walk about 5 miles to get to Dannon Project tried first thing the front desk ask me what she could help me with; got me some water then i told my story am sitting there thinking these peoples going to kick me out or not going to help me but they did they even refer me to the Fire house for the homeless then the next day i was in computer lab and my life has changed from that day july 27 2009 and getting better and better by the day thats a blessing thanks to GOD thanks to Dannon Project "ONE MISSION ONE LIFE AT A TIME"

After being released from incarceration I felt like my life was over. I lost my mother,father,grandmother, and grandfather all during my incarcerationband had no where to go so I came to a transitional house here in Birmingham. But that wasn't cutting it, they didnlt help you with nothing. I heard about "The Dannon Project" and decided to see what they were about. Right away when I entered into the office I was welcomed and they really seemed to care about my needs and desires. I didn't have anything-clothes,hygiene,shoes, or an ID. This team of loving and caring professionals went above and beyond their duty to make sure that my needs were met. I was not the only one I have seen these people do the same thing for many others. I feel like others should get on board with "The Dannon Project" and help those who are having a hard time helping themselves.