Project Reentry

Our team is thrilled to welcome Eric Bougard home after 37 years inside! This morning, Eric reunited with his family and friends, having originally been sentenced to life without parole as a juvenile nearly four decades ago. His loyal SADO team, attorney Erin Bartels and reentry specialist Marcus Williams, were there to cheer him on as he begins the next chapter of his life in the community. Welcome home, Eric!

See you tonight!

Join us for Project Reentry’s workshop, Social Media Matters, on Monday, May 18 at 6:00.

Social media is a big part of everyday life, from staying connected to finding everyday personal and professional opportunities. Social Media Matters will help you learn to navigate social media with confidence. We’ll cover online safety, how posts may be viewed by employers or the community, and ways to use social media to support your next steps in life.

RSVP here: www.sado.org/go/Social_Media

See you there! 📆

Join us for Project Reentry’s workshop, Social Media Matters, on Monday, May 18 at 6:00.

Social media is a big part of everyday life, from staying connected to finding everyday personal and professional opportunities. Social Media Matters will help you learn to navigate social media with confidence. We’ll cover online safety, how posts may be viewed by employers or the community, and ways to use social media to support your next steps in life.

RSVP here: www.sado.org/go/Social_Media

See you there! 📆

Our team is excited to present this month’s workshop on AI on Monday, April 27 at 6:00!

We hear about AI all the time, but what does it actually mean for your day-to-day life and work? In this hands-on session, we’ll show you how AI works in the real world, how to use it to your advantage, and how to stay safe while doing it.

Monday, April 27, 2026
from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

At SADO Detroit
3031 W. Grand Blvd., Ste 450
Detroit, MI 48202
Doors lock promptly at 6:00 pm

RSVP here: www.sado.org/go/ai

Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (313) 256-9833

See you there!

Celebrating two long-awaited homecomings today! Corey Crews returned home after 32 years, welcomed by SADO’s Emily New and Anna Kohn, and Richard Dyer after 43 years, welcomed home by Annie Ahronheim and Lorenzo Harrell—both originally sentenced to life without parole as juveniles. They are now reunited with their families and beginning this next chapter of freedom. Grateful to all who supported their journeys home.

Our Digital Literacy Workshop is back on the calendar! Join us for this great session with The Friends U Need on Monday, March 30 at 6:00.

Technology is constantly evolving, and digital literacy is critical upon returning to the community. This workshop will both highlight the importance of digital literacy, especially for returning citizens, and provide practical examples for navigating technology including computers, phones, and other devices.

Monday, March 30, 2026
from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
At SADO Detroit
3031 W. Grand Blvd., Ste 450
Detroit, MI 48202
Doors close promptly at 6:00 pm.
Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Please RSVP here: http://www.sado.org/go/digital

Filet mignon and lobster after 47 years of incarceration. Now that’s a first meal! Today, SADO attorney Alison Swain and reentry supervisor Anna Kohn had a wonderful time welcoming David Chapple home after Alison got him resentenced in Wayne County. Now he’s off to a joyful new life on the west side of the state thanks to our amazing community reentry partners. Another day worth celebrating for the SADO team.

“Financial Literacy, Strategy, and Positioning” - Our February workshop was a hit! Thank you to our presenter Simone Eaton for an informative and productive session all about financial literacy. Simone worked with attendees to provide clarity, confidence, and the ability to strategize with money, now and long term. Looking forward to seeing you back at SADO next month for another great workshop.

We hope you'll join Project Reentry for our February workshop on Financial Literacy, Strategy, and Positioning with Simone Eaton on February 23.

RSVP here: www.sado.org/go/february

See you there!

Wrapping up an amazing January with SADO’s Juvenile Lifer Unit, the Project Reentry team was proud to provide reentry assistance for close to a dozen resentencings, and a handful of very memorable homecomings for discharging clients including:
Carle, after over 51 years inside (pictured with Records Specialist Laila, Mitigation Specialist Carley, and attorney Erin)
Duval, after 49 years (with attorney Jess and Project Reentry’s Alexis)
Kyle, after 50 years (with attorney Ashley)
Delbert, after 47 years (with attorney Erin)
and Roderick, after 53 (!) years (with paralegal Morgan and attorney Annie)
Welcome home! 🏠