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Freed-En-Deed Ministries Inc.

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“Restoring Lives, Rebuilding Futures”
“From incarceration to transformation—the journey starts here.”

Isaiah 61:1 — “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”

Our Story

 

🔁 Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Together, our team brings over 50 years of combined experience in nonprofit leadership, prison chaplaincy, and reentry support. We’ve walked alongside those society often forgets—because we’ve lived it ourselves. That’s why we’ve united to confront one of the most urgent crises facing our communities: recidivism.

But don’t just take our word for it. The numbers speak for themselves.

📊 Recidivism Rates: Arkansas vs. National Averages

🔴 Arkansas

  • Estimated Recidivism Rate:

    • 46.1% (World Population Review)

    • 57% (Data Pandas, May 2025)

  • Ranking: Among the top 5 states with the highest recidivism

  • Key Drivers:

    • Limited job opportunities post-release

    • High rates of substance abuse (methamphetamine and fentanyl)

    • Systemic barriers to housing and reintegration

🔵 United States (National Averages)

  • 1-Year Reincarceration Rate: ~44%

  • 3-Year Rate: ~68%

  • 5-Year Rate: ~77%

  • Common Causes:

    • Lack of employment and housing

    • Mental health and addiction issues

    • Reentry into high-risk environments

🧱 Why Freed-En-Deed and Build Up Matter

These statistics underscore the urgency of our mission. Freed-En-Deed Ministries and the Build Up work program we've created to directly address the root causes of recidivism—through housing, job training, and pathways to ownership. We’re not just offering support. We’re building futures.

Real change is possible. We’ve seen it. We’ve lived it. And now, we’re building it—together.

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About Us

Freed-En-Deed Ministries

Freed–En–Deed Ministries serves as the guiding umbrella, anchoring Build Up ESOP in a framework of spiritual wisdom and financial integrity. Through this alignment, Build Up translates those principles into tangible impact—offering transitional housing and pioneering employee ownership models. Together, they form a purpose-driven ecosystem rooted in restoration, equity, and sustainable transformation.

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Mission Statement: Build Up Transitional Housing

Our Mission:

Build Up exists to empower formerly incarcerated individuals and those facing housing instability by providing safe, structured transitional housing paired with a comprehensive workforce development program. In alignment with the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC), we are committed to restoring dignity, fostering independence, and building pathways to sustainable employment and community reintegration for individuals on parole, probation, or post-release supervision.

Core Objectives: Safe Housing: Provide secure, ADC-compliant transitional housing that promotes stability and personal growth.

Workforce Development: Deliver job readiness training, vocational skills, and direct employment opportunities through strategic partnerships with local employers and trade programs.

Holistic Support: Offer counseling, financial literacy, mentorship, and life skills coaching tailored to the needs of reentry populations.

Community Integration: Collaborate with churches, businesses, and service providers to build a network of support and opportunity.

Personal Empowerment: Encourage residents to take ownership of their journey, set meaningful goals, and pursue a future of self-sufficiency.

Vision: We envision a future where every individual transitioning from incarceration or homelessness has the opportunity to build up their life, contribute meaningfully to society, and rise into a life of purpose, stability, and hope.

 

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FILED - Arkansas Secretary of State - Cole Jester - Doc#: 20364462001 - Filing#: 811586696 - Filed On: 1212012025 - Page(s): 2 Articles of Incorporation for Dom. Non-Profit Corp 501 Filin Information Filing Act.• 1 147 of 1993 Entity Name.• FREED-EN-DEED MINISTRIES File Date: 2025-12-20 Effective Date.• 2025-12-20 Filing Signature.• TOMMY BOURGEOIS Organization Type: Public - Benefit Corporation Asset Distribution.• Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. Power: No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in previous articles hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Has Members: Yes Primary Purpose: The purpose for which this corporation is organized: 1 . The primary purpose of the Corporation shall be: Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. 2.To conduct any business enterprise not contrary to law. 3.To exercise all the powers enumerated in Section 4-27-302 of the Arkansas Business Corporation Act. Re istered A ent: First Name.• TOMMY Last Name.• BOURGEOIS Address 1.• 303 W SCENIC DR City: NORTH LITTLE ROCK State: AR Zip: 721 18 Country.• USA Phone.• 591-954-0056 Email.• FREEDENDEEDMINISTRIES@GMAIL.COM Officers First Name.• TOMMY Last Name.• BOURGEOIS Title.• Incorporator/Organizer Address 1.• 303 W SCENIC DR City: LITTLE ROCK State: AR Zip: 721 18 Country.• USA

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