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Finalist
Sharon Richardson
Dismantling barriers for formerly incarcerated survivors of domestic violence through creative arts, training, mentorship, and counseling
- Year
- 2021
- Organization
- Re-Entry Rocks
- Sector
- Human Rights
- Borough
- Queens
Sharon started Just Soul Catering in 2015, a small business that not only brings fantastic soul food to New York City, but also provides jobs, education, and advocacy to its formerly incarcerated woman identified and non binary participants. Just Soul Catering works in tandem with Re-Entry Rocks which offers a full array of services, from dance focused on healing to entrepreneurship preparation and incubation and from mentorship to training in food preparation and event set-up. Sharon and her team have created a close community dedicated to addressing the unique issues faced by survivors of both domestic violence and incarceration.