SWAGStarting With Attainable Goals

Our Program

The Pillars of Our Program

SWAG, INC provides a comprehensive reentry framework designed to address the most critical barriers individuals face following incarceration. Each program pillar is intentionally structured to promote stability, growth, responsibility, and long-term independence.

A Foundation for New Beginnings

Transitional Housing Program

Our housing program is far more than shelter — it is a sanctuary for renewal and a launching point for transformation.

Men returning from incarceration often face overwhelming obstacles. Through safe and structured transitional housing, SWAG, INC creates an environment where stability replaces uncertainty and hope replaces despair. Within this environment, residents are surrounded by accountability, mentorship, and resources that allow them to rebuild their lives with dignity and confidence.

Key Elements

  • Safe, federally sanctioned housing
  • A structured living environment rooted in accountability, discipline, and respect
  • Access to critical life resources that restore confidence and stability

Vision

To provide every participant with a foundation strong enough to support a future filled with purpose, opportunity, and possibility.

Changing Your Narrative

Cognitive Behavioral Training (UCCI CORE Curriculum)

True transformation begins with a renewed mindset. Through evidence-based cognitive behavioral programming, participants learn to challenge destructive thinking patterns and replace them with constructive decision making and emotional discipline.

This program directly addresses the psychological barriers and trauma that often accompany incarceration while equipping individuals with the tools needed to move forward with clarity and purpose — shifting from survival to growth, from regret to responsibility, and from limitation to opportunity.

Key Elements

  • Transformational group-based learning sessions
  • Personalized one-on-one coaching and mentorship
  • Tools for emotional regulation, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making

Vision

To awaken the inner strength, clarity, and resilience necessary for individuals to move forward with intention, self-awareness, and confidence.

Building Confidence Through Opportunity

Employment Through Empowerment Program

Employment is more than a paycheck — it represents dignity, responsibility, and self worth. Our Employment Empowerment Program prepares participants to enter the workforce equipped with the skills, professionalism, and discipline necessary for long-term success.

Through job readiness training, resume development, interview coaching, and workplace preparation, residents gain the confidence to pursue meaningful employment and career advancement.

Key Elements

  • Job readiness and life-skills development
  • Resume development and interview coaching
  • Workplace communication and etiquette training
  • Hands-on job experiences with community partners
  • Support in overcoming employment barriers

Vision

To empower every participant to enter the workforce with confidence, knowing they possess the skills, character, and discipline required to succeed.

Removing Obstacles, Creating Access

Transportation Support Program

Access to reliable transportation is one of the greatest barriers to successful reintegration. SWAG, INC removes this obstacle by ensuring participants have consistent and dependable access to employment, educational programs, and required appointments.

Transportation becomes a bridge that connects opportunity with action.

Key Elements

  • Daily transportation to work, training programs, and educational opportunities
  • Transportation support for probation and parole obligations
  • Emergency transportation when critical needs arise
  • Weekly shopping excursions for essential items

Vision

To replace every roadblock with a pathway that leads to progress, accountability, and personal growth.

Guiding Individuals Toward Their Future

Career and Trade Resource Navigator Program

Many individuals discover talents and ambitions they never previously had the opportunity to pursue. Our Career and Trade Resource Navigators help residents identify these strengths and translate them into sustainable career paths.

By connecting participants with training programs, certifications, and apprenticeships, SWAG, INC opens doors to long-term career success.

Key Elements

  • Personalized career coaching and development planning
  • Access to trade schools, apprenticeships, and certification programs
  • Guidance that reinforces discipline, consistency, and professional growth

Vision

To open doors to careers that provide stability, advancement, and pride while building a lifelong foundation for independence.

Building a Life That Lasts

Long-Term Housing Assistance and Relocation Services

True reintegration requires more than temporary housing — it requires a permanent place to call home. SWAG, INC assists residents in transitioning from transitional housing into sustainable living environments where stability and independence can thrive.

Key Elements

  • Assistance with housing applications and documentation
  • Financial literacy and budgeting seminars
  • Community partnerships with landlords and property owners
  • Relocation assistance for individuals seeking new opportunities

Vision

To ensure that every participant steps into a future where stability, safety, and peace are not distant dreams — but everyday realities.

Fueling the Body and Mind

Nutritional Support Program

Proper nutrition plays a critical role in mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical wellness. SWAG, INC ensures that each resident receives consistent and nourishing meals that support health, focus, and daily performance.

By eliminating food insecurity, we reinforce stability while encouraging healthy routines and community connection.

Key Elements

  • Daily continental breakfast
  • Two structured hot meals per day
  • Balanced meal planning focused on wellness and nutrition
  • Mealtime structure that promotes accountability and community

Vision

To strengthen each participant both physically and mentally by ensuring access to consistent, healthy nourishment that supports growth and transformation.

Structured Growth Through Achievement

Residential Merit Advancement Program

Our housing model is intentionally designed to reinforce discipline, accountability, and measurable personal growth. Advancement is earned through demonstrated responsibility, participation in programming, and consistent behavioral progress.

This merit-based structure encourages residents to pursue excellence while recognizing their achievements — reinforcing a powerful truth: growth produces tangible rewards.

Level One

Foundational Placement

  • Two-bedroom shared unit
  • No television
  • Emphasis on discipline, structure, and personal accountability

Level Two

Achievement Advancement

  • Two-bedroom shared unit
  • Television included
  • Earned through consistent program participation and positive evaluations

Level Three

Premier Advancement

  • One-bedroom unit with television
  • Bathroom-adjacent layout
  • Reserved for residents demonstrating leadership, discipline, and excellence

Vision

To cultivate a residential environment where progress is visible, earned, and directly tied to personal development — encouraging every resident to strive for excellence and sustained transformation.