Options Center, Inc.
Cause Area
- Community
- Justice & Legal
Location
2890 Carpenter Rd. Ste. 700Ann Arbor, MI 48108 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Options Center's mission is to make our community a better place to live by helping men and women, charged or convicted of a crime, break the criminal behavior cycle and become self-sufficient and contributing citizens.
Specifically, Options Center's purpose is to assist offenders, ex-offenders, chronically homeless adults, other persons generally at risk, and their families by:
- assisting with re-entry into the community
- assisting in attainment of long-term employment through employment preparation, employer recruitment, and job referrals and placement
- providing information and referrals in areas such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and counseling
Description
Options Center, Inc. is a private nonprofit human service agency that has been part of the Ann Arbor community since 1978. Options Center provides supportive services to offenders, ex-offenders, homeless adults and others generally at risk. Services are also provided to the families of offenders and ex-offenders. Last year, Options Center served approximately 350 individuals and families. The services provided include pre-employment training, job placement assistance, career counseling, basic needs support, housing support, transportation assistance and support groups.