Adam Grant on how his nonprofit A Brighter Way is helping formerly incarcerated people in Michigan

“A non-profit called A Brighter Way, focusing on mentoring and guiding formerly incarcerated people, is impacting those throughout the state of Michigan.

“Getting out of prison and getting yourself back into society is hard, but Executive Director Adam Grant [Leading with Conviction™ 2022] says all you need is just a bit of extra support.

We just want people’s quality of life to improve …

“‘At A Brighter Way, we do social supports and service connections,’ said Grant. ‘Social supports being the most important because a lot of times when people are released from incarceration, they don’t feel a part of something.’

“The mentoring program first started back in 2016 in Washtenaw County, by three people who also served time in prison. The organization focuses on transitioning people back into society by forming interpersonal relationships, with services ranging from housing, education, and even transportation.

“The reason Grant does what he does is that he’s been in the shoes of the people he helps.

“‘I was 19 years old. It was the first time I went to prison,’ said Grant. ‘I was incarcerated for 27 years for a bank robbery,’ said Grant. …

“‘We just want people’s quality of life to improve, and we want them to erase that internal stigma and realize that they’re valuable and that the community needs them.’”

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