Thomas Ridley

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YOUNG

We are the new kids on the block and raised the bar of assistance.

EAGER

Whether you were recently released or are soon to be, contact us now and let’s get started. There is no time to waste.

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The type of HELP YOU NEED!

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A Strong Partner By Your Side.

Are you re-entering society from prison or jail? You need help! Thomas Ridley’s 1 Like me re-entry assistance, and partner Second Chance Re-Entry Assistance Program (SCRAP) are THE HELP YOU NEED!

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Thomas Ridley: $45 and a Bus Ticket:

“Who knows better what it takes to have a successful reentry, better than someone who has made a successful reentry?”
Hence the name: “…1 Like Me. “

– Listen to our founder Thomas Ridley as he shares some his story.

Thomas Ridley

With Your Help, We are Making The World a Better Place

Thomas Ridley’s 1 Like Me is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing reentry services to those returning to communities in central Indiana from jail or prison. Focusing on employment, life skills, and removing civil legal barriers, 1 Like Me’s mission is to reduce recidivism through supportive services and encourage desistance with opportunities. Founded by a returning citizen, Thomas Ridley, 1 Like Me aims to instill a real sense of hope to those returning home.

Fees/Fines Waived since 2019

People provided with re-entry help since 2019

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RAP3 Job Readiness Event

RAP3 JOB READINESS EVENT11am-5pmSign Up for this Event!The Job Readiness Program aims to provide resume-building, practice interview questions, job search, and application completion assistance to at least 25 justice-involved individuals. Only the first 25 people are...

Hope Hustler Outreach Program (Sept. 11th-15th)

Hope Hustler Outreach Program (Sept. 11th-15th)

We are proud to announce that Hope Hustler Outreach is now open for business. Our goal is to provide legal assistance to individuals living in Marion County facing driver's license suspensions and in need of expungement services. We will be having scheduled events...

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