Services
Resume Writing
Certificate of Completion
Interviewing Skills
Job Placement Services
Educational Opportunities
Job Readiness Skills
It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program Inc. from January 2020 to the present, It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program has graduated over 3,200 individuals from their reentry program.
It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program has in-person and online classes for 8 days, and Pre-post Reentry classes are held in correctional facilities for 12 weeks. All graduates will receive job readiness certifications and a completion certificate for completing the reentry class. It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program is now in 7 correctional facilities throughout Wisconsin. It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program has the following programs:
Reentry Program in person/online
Brother and Sister Supportive Group Program
Mentorship Program
Rooming Homes
Anger Management
Community Garden
At-Risk Youth Prevention Program
Community Outreach Program- Feed the homeless on the second Saturday of the month
Home Buying Program
Community Service Program
Located in Milwaukee.
Through Destined to Succeed Employment Assistance & Employment Agency we also offer referrals for employment opportunities. We also offer educational referrals for those who seek to earn their high school diploma and more. For individuals that are interested in entrepreneurship, we offer referrals to Destined to Succeed Institute for their entrepreneurial program, business start ups and credit repair.
Facilitators and Instructors
Dr. Shawna Whitehead-Starks
Dr. Shawna Whitehead Starks is passionate about those who are re-entering society. Having worked with over 3,500 justice-involved individuals has led her, as well as her daughter, Ms. Sondya Weddle, to establish the It Takes a Village Foundation Re-Entry Program. They are excited to help these individuals walk in their purpose and destiny.
Sondaya Weddle
In 2017, Ms. Sondaya Weddle helped establish an awesome Pipe Line Re-Entry Curriculum that she has taught for the last three years at the DWD pipeline re-entry program along with Dr. Whitehead Starks. She has a passion to see those who may be “counted out” receive the second chance they deserve. It truly does take a village to be the change we want to see in the community.
Upcoming In-Person and Online Re-Entry Classes
Attendance is Required for in-person classes
Milwaukee
4429 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
11 AM to Noon
12 – week program from Tuesday June 3,2025
Racine
4060 N. Main Street
Racine, WI 53402
11 AM to Noon
12 – week program from Tuesday June 3,2025
Classes are provided online!
Madison
2801 International Lane, Suite 210
Madison, WI, 53704
6602 Grand Teton Plaza
Madison WI, 53719
11 AM to Noon
12 week program from Tuesday June 3,2025
Classes are provided online!
Post-Re-Entry Classes
Institutional Facilities
State Wide
12 week program starting Friday July 25,2025 at 11 am
These classes are held inside correctional facilities across Wisconsin.
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