York County Reentry Coalition

A nonprofit organization

The York Country Reentry Coalition (YCRC) was created in September 2016 to connect those leaving prison and reentering society in York County with available resources. The main goal of the YCRC is to help justice-involved persons/people during a time of transition in their lives by providing education, access to resources such as housing, and guidance on how to move forward after prison.

The YCRC is made up of more than 100 individuals, agencies, and organizations devoted to providing reentry programs and support to those returning to society. The members of these agencies are part of the YCRC because they want to help, and they care about assisting people transitioning from prison back to our communities. This large network of resources is made up of government agencies, local businesses, faith-based entities, and service providers. By combining the resources of these organizations, the YCRC provides reentry assistance services including interviews, education, various treatment options, and ongoing skills development. Support and guidance are also offered to family members who have questions or need direction as their loved ones leave prison.

When using the resources provided by the YCRC, those ending their prison sentence can expect to build relationships while getting the specific assistance they need to make sure they are on the right track to succeed after prison. The members are simply people helping people create safer and healthier communities, restore lives and families, and ensure access to resources for other community needs.

In April of 2024, YCRC proudly opened the doors of the Reentry Opportunity Center. The Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC) operates as a satellite facility of York County Adult Probation, specifically serving as a critical extension of support for individuals preparing to transition from incarceration to community life. Strategically located next to York County Prison’s Work Release Unit, the ROC is designed to serve as a vital bridge—connecting individuals to essential services, resources, and supports before their release. The Reentry Opportunity Center has welcomed over 200 people into the space, to date.