Our Mission, Vision & Core Values

OBK assists returning citizens through an array of reentry services, including, but not limited to, peer counseling, life and employment skills training, and referrals to supportive services. OBK reaches out to other social and human service providers, faith communities, government agencies, and to businesses, to help in achieving a successful transition for our clients.

OUR VISION

We aspire to be an organization that honors the talents and contributions of all its stakeholders including clients, employees, volunteers, donors, and vendors. We work collaboratively with returning citizens to respond to their critical needs.

OUR CORE VALUES

Accompaniment

Accompaniment within OBK is the act of providing emotional, physical, educational, and spiritual support to returning citizens. The OBK community recognizes and celebrates the human dignity and experience of each person

Capacity to Grow

Growth includes the capacity to develop our common humanity emotionally, educationally, and spiritually. Through all our services, OBK helps returning citizens overcome life traumas and find the hope, confidence, and skills to succeed within society.

Respect for All

OBK recognizes that all people are worthy of respect, high regard, and esteem. Our belief in the dignity of every person is the foundation of all that we do.