Peer Led. Community Driven.
Second Chances
Deserve Strong Support.
We are formerly incarcerated individuals helping others rebuild their lives — through mentorship, reentry navigation, and community-based support.
6,000+
Lives
Impacted
10+
Peer Support
45+
Mentors
85+
Partners
10+
Years of peer support & community impact
Our Purpose
Rebuilding Lives,
Strengthening Communities.
OAA reduces violence, recidivism, and community harm through lived-experience mentorship, reentry navigation, and community-based support that strengthens public safety and long-term stability.
We champion healing, dignity, and empowerment for formerly incarcerated individuals and survivors of violence.
Re-entry Navigation
Assisting formerly incarcerated individuals in their personal journey to successfully reintegrate with families and communities.
Violence Intervention
Reducing violence, promoting healing, and creating neighborhoods where families and youth thrive through Credible Messengers.
Family & Community Engagement
Restoring and unifying families by bringing individuals, agencies, and community members together.
Youth Opportunities
Empowering youth through structured relationships to transform attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors for safer futures.
Mission Statement
Create a network of justice-impacted individuals who inspire each other to reduce crime, develop healthy relationships within their community, and provide opportunities for economic, social, and civic empowerment.
Vision Statement
To reduce crime and restore our communities.
Support The Movement
Join Us In,
Rebuilding Lives
Volunteer
Give your time and skills to support community programs, events, and outreach efforts.
Partner with OAA
Collaborate with us to expand impact through programs, resources, advocacy and community support.
Donate
Help fund peer support, mentorship programs, and community initiatives that change lives.