PRODIGAL MINISTRIES PROVIDES SERVICES AND TEMPORARY HOUSING TO EX-OFFENDERS RELEASED FROM PRISONS AND JAILS TO ASSIST IN A HEALTHY TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING MENTORING, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES. THROUGH ROLE MODELING AND MENTORING PROGRAMS, IT ENGENDERS A STRONG DESIRE AND MOTIVATION TOWARD PURPOSEFUL, FOCUSED LIVING, FOSTERING SELF-RESPECT AND A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. BY ENCOURAGING AND ENABLING EDUCATION, IT EQUIPS CLIENTS WITH SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SELF-SUPPORT. RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION IS PROMOTED THROUGH IN-HOUSE COUNSELING AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN TWELVE STEP PROGRAMS.