Shelby Co. Office of Re-Entry speaks on housing grant [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a million-dollar grant to the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry through its Housing Demonstration Program. This program aims to expand partnerships and increase affordable housing options for former inmates. 

Officials said that these funds will support the creation of a task force to address policy barriers that make it difficult for former inmates to obtain stable housing after their release.  

“After prioritizing housing, we wanted to make sure we could go out and find the funds necessary to acquire opportunities for individuals that are leaving incarceration,” said Office of Re-Entry Director DeAndre Brown. “This grant allows us to have housing vouchers that allow individuals to have safe housing.” 

The Office of Re-Entry will work …