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IMSI Hope Community Phase II operated under the banner of New Hope Christian Ministries (503C non-profit) for seventeen wonderful years. We were housed in several locations (Orchard Street, Franklin. Maple Grove & Emerald) in that tenure in Boise Idaho. Under the banner of Victory Over Sin we had Support/Addiction/Accountability Groups every Tuesday & Wednesday for almost five years. We still have and will maintain a YouTube page for videos. Check it out for a perspective on our work.

No Fooling!

By Mark Renick in blog

April 2, 2022

Those who read my words and know me understand how I like to speak about the progress we as returning citizens are making in support of those who follow us back into community. There has been progress! I am listing three examples which all will learn more about in the coming months. Mark and Mark have joined forces. As the picture suggests Mark Person and Mark Renick are working together.

Congratulations Idaho Falls

By Mark Renick in blog

March 2, 2022

4 Years in a Row for Recover Out Loud It was a cold and windy Friday night in February in Idaho Falls (seems like they all are from my experience). Yet I was honored to attend such a nice event where the community comes together for those who come out of incarceration and struggle with issues dealing with addiction. Congrats to Stephanie Taylor – Silva for being the force behind this yearly event.

2022: Optimism

By Mark Renick in blog

January 3, 2022

Are you ready for the new year Idahoans? I hope so because it should be a great one for returning citizens and those who love and support them! In 2021 with the burden of COVID we made great strides! Just a few of those include: Expanded Cookies for Corrections program. More institutions this year and more than 200,000 distributed New board members and staff for New Hope Christian Ministries (our parent 503C3 organization).

Get Involved!

By Mark Renick in blog

December 4, 2021

Christmas 2021 and a very Merry Christmas to all! Please take the time to remember what we celebrate this season. It is the birth of our Savior. Please do not be timid in that belief. Should you be unsure…. consider a dialogue with a loving God who wants a personal relationship with you! The theme of this month’s blog is to encourage you to become active in supporting those who have been incarcerated.

Supporting Returning Citizens Idaho Style

By Mark Renick in blog

July 1, 2021

There are times when you need to check just where we are and how much things have changed especially for the better. Last Saturday was one of those times for me. The photo was a tribute to my friend Mark Person (photo with Josh Tewalt /Idaho Department of Corrections Director). The event supported Mark for five years work in support of individuals returning to community from incarceration. We ARE making progress in the work to mainstream issues for those who are making the effort to face their past and become solid members of the state of Idaho.

Playing Well With Others

By Mark Renick in blog

April 14, 2021

I will be honest: It could be because we just moved. We also divided our staff into two groups which is new too. In addition, I am just getting over an assault on my body by the COVID virus with some interesting complications. Somehow these events allow me to see the need to work in a more positive light with all groups who served returning citizens. When life stresses happen (major illness & separation from workers in my case) it can be a time to reflect and assess the direction you have been going for a long period of time.

Two Reentry Locations?

By Mark Renick in blog

March 1, 2021

Two Reentry Locations? St Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho has split the staff who meet and work with those just released. Why? The main location at 3217 W Overland Rd will see individuals in the first days of release. Good news here: we are now able to link to food from the St Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho food pantry on the same site (not available before). Now at this location: support for clothing, hygiene kits for day one, food immediately and links to the other valuable resources we have always provided.

MOVING News!

By Mark Renick in blog

February 1, 2021

Exciting News! We have outgrown our current office setting! We decided to work closely with our coalition partners and make a change. It seems St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho was in a similar situation. The result is our First Day Out Services will be moving to 3217 W Overland Rd on February 11th. Only those seeking assistance in the first days of their release will be seen here. We will continue to write vouchers for clothing, link them to resources, supply hygiene packets, and support them with personnel who have for the most part lived this experience.

JUST WHY DO WE Pickup individuals from incarceration Day One?

By Mark Renick in blog

January 26, 2021

Rarely are we asked that question, but the answer is vital to the ministry work of our office. First, understand that we pick up individuals from all institutions south of Gowen Field almost daily. Some are early morning pickups going to the Greyhound connection at Flying J on Federal Way in Boise (departures north between 7am & 7:45 daily). Others going West are departures from the Airport via Salt Lake Express which leaves at 8:15am.

IMSI Hope Community Phase II: 2006-2023

No Fooling!

Congratulations Idaho Falls

2022: Optimism

Get Involved!

Supporting Returning Citizens Idaho Style

Playing Well With Others

Two Reentry Locations?

MOVING News!

JUST WHY DO WE Pickup individuals from incarceration Day One?

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