Why Not Prosper’s mission is to:

Help female ex-offenders discover their own strength by providing them with the support and resources that will empower them to become responsible, economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the community. Specifically, this means helping these women to:

• Upgrade job skills.
• Find employment.
• Obtain decent housing.
• Stay away from alcohol and illegal drugs.
• Re-unite with their children.
• Avoid domestic abuse.

To advocate for women in the prison system and to help as we were helped.
To decrease recidivism and improve the quality of life for women ex-offenders and their children.

Who We Are

The founder and many of the staff and volunteers at Why Not Prosper share a common experience as female ex-offenders. More importantly, everyone associated with Why Not Prosper shares the common goal of decreasing recidivism among women. Challenged by the increasing number of women behind bars and the children they leave behind, and the lack of programs to address their complex needs, we are committed to providing the support and resources women need to successfully transition from prison back to family and community. We are justifiably proud of our personal achievements, fueled by our own determination to succeed after prison. But our success in helping others to do the same is what we consider to be our most significant accomplishment.