
Our Mission, Vision & Core Values
OUR MISSION
Our Brothers’ Keepers of Southern Illinois (OBK) is an ecumenical faith-based organization dedicated to the full inclusion of former individuals in custody (returning citizens), into St. Clair County, Illinois community.
OBK assists returning citizens in attaining productive citizenship through an array of reentry services, including counseling, life and employment skills training, and referrals to supportive services in order to build community, family and faith-based relationships. OBK reaches out to all social and human services providers, faith communities and government agencies, and to businesses, to help in the process of full inclusion.
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. As we assist returning citizens in finding real solutions to their critical needs, no one is left behind: we all progress together, care for the welfare of each other, and help each other grow in personal maturity and independence.
OUR CORE VALUES
Accompaniment
Accompaniment is the act of providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to people in need as well as walking in their shoes as a critical part in recognizing the human dignity and experiences of every person.
Capacity to Grow
Growth is the capacity for people to develop their humanity emotionally, physically and spiritually in union with others who provide peer counseling to overcome the traumas of life and give all hope and confidence to succeed.
Respect for All
Respect recognizes all people worthy of high regard and esteem for the human dignity of each as decent and capable of good character behavior.
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Helpful Links
Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition
Diocese of Belleville Prison Ministry
Catholic Conference of Illinois: Prison and Jail Ministry
National Association of Catholic Chaplains
Contact Us
Email: obkministry2@gmail.com
OBK Reentry Office:
614 N. 7th Street,
East St. Louis, IL
62201-3085
Office Phone: 618-271-7821
Program Director:
Mike Schuette
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