WE PROVIDE A STABLE ENVIRONMENT ​AS THE FOUNDATION FOR REENTRY

Transitional Housing

Partnerships

Mentorship/Employment

Our PATH house offers the ​stability and normalcy that ​individuals released from ​confinement need to rebuild ​their lives following the ​traumas of incarceration.

We create community ​partnerships and garner vital ​resources necessary to ensure ​that our residents have the ​support they need in their ​reentry journey.

Our network of returning ​citizens shares a history of ​reentry success that serves as ​a source of inspiration and ​guidance to our residents.

About us

PATH Reentry founders Anthony Gomez and Andrea Edmunds share a connected ​history that spans nearly three decades. Born and raised in the Bronx, Anthony came ​to Virginia at age 17 for a fresh start at life. However, he soon made life altering ​choices that landed him behind bars facing a lifetime of imprisonment. Andrea ​worked for the court system as a P.O. and was tasked with writing his pre-sentence ​report. She could not conceive that the kind young kid she encountered made these ​poor, life-altering choices. So Andrea supported a lenient sentence, but the judge ​sentenced Anthony to life without parole.

While incarcerated, Anthony worked to better himself through educational, religious, ​and rehabilitation programs. He led the prison church, worked in the law library, and ​mentored the reentry community for many years. Andrea moved on from working in ​the judicial system and pursued a successful business career, but she never forgot ​the impact Anthony had on her, often sharing his story to show how easy it is for ​good individuals to make poor and costly choices.

In 2020, and with Andrea being a key proponent for his second chance, Anthony ​became the first individual to be paroled after nearly 24 years when Virginia ​changed the law to provide parole eligibility to youthful offenders. The two founded ​PATH Reentry to provide housing, peer mentoring and transitional services to ​returning citizens for their success and the good of communities.

Key Facts

Guides & Goals

• Safe housing and employment ​opportunities reduce recidivism and make ​communities safer.

• Individuals are more likely to succeed ​when they have access to the support ​services they need in their communities.
  

• Virginia’s recidivism rate is the lowest in ​the country due to investments in reentry ​services. PATH’s intention is to further ​reduce recidivism with your help.
  

• Help make communities safe by providing ​reentry support services

• Safe housing
  
• Peer recovery support
• Digital and financial literacy
• Job readiness

• Promote Fair Chance Employment ​opportunities for individuals in the ​community with criminal backgrounds.
  

PATH Reentry is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering returning citizens and justice-​impacted individuals. Our founders have an insightful understanding of where clients are now and how to ​help them along their reentry path.

PATH makes a difference

“I was in a bad spot when I was released after decades ​of incarceration. I did not know how to use a cellphone ​or computer or where to go to for help. PATH volunteers ​walked me through getting my ID card and vital ​records, provided me with clothes and job interview ​assistance, and they continue to mentor me in this ​new journey. I would’ve been in the streets or back in ​prison if it wasn’t for their help and mentorship.”

~ Charles

“My parole was rescinded because I did not ​have a home plan. I reached out to PATH for ​help and they not only offered me a bed for my ​home plan, but they also helped me get back ​my parole grant and navigate my reentry ​process.”

~ Julio

“I came home after 17 years and needed help with ​transportation so I could get my CDL. PATH stepped up ​when nobody else would, and today, I am a CDL driver! ​I am grateful for the help and mentorship they ​provide.”

~ Brian

“I’ve had my fair share of struggles in life going ​from one transition home to the next. My ​recovery hasn’t always been perfect, but being ​with PATH is the longest I’ve stayed. PATH has ​been successful for me.

~ Josh

A strong support ​system makes ​things happen

Sometimes, all we need is a push in the right ​direction

We provide a solid support system and our community ​does the same for us. We are proud to partner with the ​following organizations:

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6 E NINE MILE RD

Richmond, VA 23075

Let us be your PATH guides. We can ​provide the help you need to reenter our ​community with the assistance of ​dedicated staff, partners and volunteers.

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