Amy Barch’s journey from a college student to the founder and executive director of Turn90, a nonprofit dedicated to helping men reintegrate into society after prison, is one of perseverance and dedication. After her eye-opening experience volunteering in a county jail during college, Amy recognized the need for more comprehensive support for individuals reentering society … Read more
Why do many employers hesitate to hire individuals with criminal histories despite the potential benefits of tapping into this pool of talent to address labor shortages? In this article, Harvard Business Review addresses common fears such as concerns about recidivism and negligent hiring lawsuits, presenting research that challenges these misconceptions. Data shows that the majority … Read more
Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) staff presented Turn90 with the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award at their Columbia office on Dec. 11. On Dec. 15, CCCF Program Officer Trimease Carter shared the news during the nonprofit’s board meeting. The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees selected Turn90 as the 2023 recipient of the Catalyst Award for … Read more
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Programs and services that are addressing transitional challenges for men after prison will expand their services, helping more people chart a path toward economic opportunity with help from a multi-year grant from Bank of America. Turn90 has been named as the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion in the Columbia market as well as the … Read more
In this Lively Charleston Podcast episode, they talked with Turn90 founder, Amy Barch. Turn90 works with men at the highest risk of re-arrest by combining cognitive behavioral classes, supportive services, transitional work, and job placement to create an opportunity for success after prison where one doesn’t currently exist.
Turn90, a South Carolina based reentry program that offers men a new direction after prison, is the recipient of $667,000 in state funding on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. A ceremonial check presentation will be held at their facility located at 630 Blue Ridge Terrace, Columbia, SC, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 3:30PM. The funds … Read more
This week, our Founder and Executive Director, Amy Barch, joined Trey Gowdy to discuss the re-entry program’s unconditional commitment to reacclimating participants back into society. Amy analyzes Turn90’s evidence-based practices that assist to reduce and prevent recidivism. Later, Amy reflects on the emotional and mental transformations of participants following their completion of the program. Listen … Read more
Turn90, a nonprofit that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropic project of SC Student Loan. The funds will be used to hire two new staff members to lead expansion of the program’s services into the Upstate in 2023, according to a news … Read more