Commitment to Participants
At No Struggle No Success (NSNS), we are deeply dedicated to the well-being and success of our participants. Our leaders and team members bring a unique blend of expertise to the table, combining theoretical knowledge with lived experience to offer comprehensive support. Every member of the NSNS team is committed to creating a safe, empowering environment where formerly incarcerated individuals can thrive, find stability, and build meaningful lives post-release. Our approach is rooted in empathy, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the potential of each participant we serve.
Holistic Understanding of Behaviors: Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of how life circumstances shape behaviors, impacting social, emotional, and cognitive functioning. This awareness informs every aspect of our workflow, underscoring the importance of addressing the unique challenges of reentry. At NSNS, we recognize that successful reintegration requires more than just guidance; it demands a holistic approach that considers each participant’s background and needs. By providing tailored support and resources, we aim to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, rebuild their lives, and contribute positively to their communities.
Openness to Innovation: At NSNS, we are committed to embracing innovative connections, services, and resources to reach our annual goal of serving 220 youth and adults. We understand that successful reentry requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to each individual's needs. Our team recognizes the importance of creating personalized reentry plans tailored to support each person’s journey after incarceration. By staying open to new ideas and partnerships, we aim to continuously improve our programs, helping participants build strong foundations for long-term success and stability.
Proven Success: Our reputable program has yielded successful results, notably in reducing recidivism and homelessness. The unique support system promoting self-sufficiency has contributed to improved safety outcomes across the state of Maryland.
Vision Statement
Bridging the gaps of Freedom, Family and Finance. The success of an individual, safety of self and others and build family unity with generational wealth. #NoExcuses
No Struggle, No Success, Inc. Mission Statement
To remove all obstacles and excuses from returning to prison. Delivering readily available resources to change the justifications that leads to using illegal “street” alternatives.
No Struggle, No Success, Inc. Services Statement
The No Struggle No Success, Inc. is the Youth & Adult Reentry program that supports individuals returning from prison, helping them navigate a full range of services and resources to reduce program participants from reoffending. The program will provide a comprehensive reentry home that restore the civil, social, and human rights of the formerly incarcerated by mobilizing individuals to become advocates for their own personal development, for their families, and for their community while living healthy.
Core Values
No Struggle No Success, Inc. has a unique approach to improve public safety, reduce corrections, and related criminal justice spending, and reinvest savings in strategies that can decrease crime and reduce recidivism. Our methodology is mentorship.
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Organization Sites:
Headquarters:
2025 Maryland Avenue
Suite 2-4 + Lower Level
Baltimore, MD 21218
Thank you, Delegate Melissa Wells, Senator Antonio Hayes, and Delegate Melissa Wells, for welcoming NSNS to the 40th District.
Central Administration Office:
100 East Pratt Street, Transamerica Building
23rd Floor and Suite 11
Baltimore, MD 21202
Thank you, Baker & Donelson Law and Goldman Sachs Small Business, for allowing NSNS to be a part of this Baltimore Business Incubator space.
Mail Unit:
3000 Homewood Avenue
Suite 7136
Baltimore, MD 21218
The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with good standing status. It is also a certified minority- and woman-owned business, M/WBE-Hispanic American# 22-37770.
The love a mother has for her child served as the driving force to navigate through the systematic challenges within the legal and criminal system for black and brown individuals. This maternal perspective deepened as she planned an approach to address gaps in juvenile justice reform and restorative justice practices. She believed that this work would leave a meaningful impact on her life and the reentry population.
The organization's name was adopted by a youth (at the age of 15) who faced adult charges in Maryland. While confined behind the prison walls in solitary confinement, known as "23/1 lock up," this youth channeled his artistry to envision his future upon release.
The tenacious spirit of this mother sparked a purposeful idea: to contribute rather than succumb to the systemic challenges. She designed a robust reentry model involving direct programming, led by a comprehensive response to assist in the transition of individuals released from prison, jail, or juvenile residential facilities. This encompasses all aspects of public safety, health, and the overall need for transitional change.
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2025 Maryland Avenue, Ste 2, Baltimore, MD 21218
Main Phone Number: 443-869-6997