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Stories of Reintegration: Todd Cawley's Story
Although the story of intentional community reintegration for parolees includes a remarkable drop in recidivism (re-offending), it supports so much more than that. Enjoy Todd’s story as he talks about not only walking free of crime and addiction, but reveals a life where he is once again a contributing member of our Canadian society:
Aug 71 min read


Better Life: Setting the prisoner free
As many of you know, Better Life has held the Correctional Service Canada (CSC) Faith Community Reintegration Contract (FCRP) for a...
Jul 163 min read


Stories of Reintegration: T.M.'s Story
A powerful story of a life transformed: TM tells of spiralling out of control & her path toward reintegration in her own words (audio/video)
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Does faith community reintegration work for every offender?
Recently a new friend asked me what I did for a living. I began to tell him about the vital work of community reintegration. His...
Nov 29, 20223 min read


Commencement
I recently attended a commencement ceremony at Kinghaven Treatment Center. One of the men graduating from the program had asked for ...
Jul 5, 20224 min read


Launching Into Our Next Season
I have such good news! As you may know, the support that the Better Life Team offers to offenders is managed and funded through something...
Mar 27, 20222 min read


Astrid's Story: Reintegration After Release & Deportation
Today we're bringing you the remarkable first chapter of Astrid's story, written six years into her reintegration process in Germany:...
Aug 27, 20217 min read


Metamorphosis: My path to transformation
I am excited to present a book by a long-time friend Better Life staff have had the pleasure to know. Yves Réal Côté has written his...
May 20, 20211 min read


New Years Gratitude
We are excited to turn the page in 2021 and thankful for your support of the work we will be doing this new year! Support like yours...
Jan 15, 20212 min read


A Gift For KC & Giving Tuesday
It has been an honour to serve with an absolutely phenomenal group of individuals who have responded to Jesus call to invest their lives...
Dec 1, 20202 min read


JT's Story on Video
JT's story shows why the work of Reintegration is so valuable and transformative! Click below to watch him tell his powerful story in his...
Nov 1, 20201 min read


Better Life on Video
We've prepared this video to highlight Better Life's work, vision, and invitation in lieu of our usual Vision Night and live fundraising...
Oct 15, 20201 min read


DG's Story
This month’s story is a recent one from an individual who has experienced the support of one of Better Life’s chaplains. His experience...
Sep 15, 20202 min read


TH's Story
TH recommitted his life to Jesus and was baptized while in prison, and then, recognizing the value of what he had experienced, began discipl
Aug 15, 20203 min read


Prayer & Powerful Stories
A call for prayer partners and a powerful story in one of our care recipients' own words.
Jul 15, 20204 min read
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