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WHY LEGACY?

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The Legacy Reentry Foundation NFP was founded by George Moore, Jr. and ReGina Moore as a nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals reintegrate into society. With over a decade of outreach and support for returning citizens, Legacy was created to tackle the unique challenges returning citizens face.

Inspired by George's personal experiences with incarceration and the subsequent obstacles, the foundation champions the mantra "I'm going back to get me!" This phrase embodies our commitment to empower individuals on their journey to recovery and success.

 

Legacy is rooted in the challenges that George and ReGina endured and their determination to ensure others do not face the same struggles. Remarkably, 100% of Legacy's current staff are individuals who have been directly or indirectly affected by the justice system. Together, we offer essential resources such as life skills training, job preparation, financial literacy, trauma care, and youth development. Through this support, individuals are encouraged to become the resource for others that they once needed, truly embodying the mission behind the name "Legacy."

Legacy Community Impact

10

Years of experience

900+

Clients helped in 2024

400+

Youths positively impacted

through violence prevention

Legacy Reentry Foundation welcomes its permanent home!

Legacy Timeline

[1998-2000]

In fighting his case, George Moore, Jr. started a ministry titled "Captive for Christ" both prior to, during and post incarceration.

[2007]

Being inspired by his wife ReGina, George started a ministry called "King In You" which included weekly newsletters.

[2011]

Two books were released on the year anniversary of George and ReGina's marriage called King In You, by George Moore and My Faith is My Fabulous by ReGina Moore. 

[2014]

A generous donor provided Legacy's first office space in Waukegan, IL. 

[2015]

Legacy Reentry Foundation NFP was birthed as an official 501(c)(3) faith based non profit mission. 

[2016]

March 5th, Legacy had its official first grand opening.

[2019-2020]

Legacy received its first of two Capital Grants which allowed for the purchase of two buildings joined together. This building has became Legacy's current Training & Development Center. 

[2020]

Legacy received an Operational Grant which has afforded a full and part time staff of  Justice Impacted Individuals.

TODAY

Legacy Reentry Foundation is still operating under the theme of "empowering people with second chance resources" with the same intent of "going back to get me!"

​We are on a LEGACY Mission!
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