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Marion County Conference on Reentry

2026

Conference Recap

Community leaders, service providers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience gathered at the Marion County Conference on Reentry on Friday, October 16th at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection focused on supporting successful reentry and strengthening communities.

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Participants explored a wide range of topics critical to the reentry process, including health and behavioral health services, housing stability, employment opportunities, peer support, policy initiatives, and person-centered approaches to care. Attendees also shared best practices, built new partnerships, and learned about innovative resources designed to help individuals successfully transition back into their communities.

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This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, volunteers, speakers, resource tablers, and staff. Thank you for helping make this year's conference such a meaningful and impactful experience!

Donate to the 2027 Marion County Conference on Reentry

Thanks to the support of our sponsors and donors, the Marion County Conference on Reentry remains free and accessible to all attendees. If this conference has informed, inspired, or benefited you, please consider donating to support next year's event and help us continue this valuable community resource.

Donations are collected by Community Solutions, Inc., and are not tax-deductible. 

2026 Keynote Speaker

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Ashley C. Ford

Writer

The keynote address was given by Indianapolis-based writer Ashley C. Ford, who returned to share insights from her personal journey and experiences chronicled in her bestselling memoir, Somebody's Daughter. Through her powerful storytelling, Ford reflected on themes of family, trauma, resilience, and incarceration, offering an inspiring perspective on the importance of empathy, understanding, and opportunity in the reentry process.

2026 Conference Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

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MCRC Community Supporter Sponsors

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