Six “returning citizens,” formerly incarcerated men, are the Think Tank’s heart and soul. Their determination, their courage, their devotion to service, are almost magical. They are sources of inspiration and courage for all of the members of the Think Tank and beyond.

Once the reentry center is fully operational, the six men will guide daily operations. During the rehabilitation phase of the property, each returning citizen will contribute commensurate to what their skill level and physical capability allows. Members of the Think Tank will be exploring various ways to raise money not only for the purchase of the property but the rehabilitation and temporary maintenance as well. These men, our leaders, have found that they can succeed after prison only by devoting themselves to restoring their communities and helping others. That purpose has led them to become productive and self-sufficient. They intend to work in the House of Life to impart that attitude to those who will use the re-entry center as a transition, from prison to freedom, from dependence to autonomy and service.