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When Charles came home with nothing but resolve, your support made it possible for him to gain new skills, find steady work, and build a life filled with dignity and purpose. Your gift today makes stories like his possible.

Every gift to Peaceprints of WNY helps someone take their first steps home after incarceration with support, dignity, and hope. This season, we’re sharing the story of Charles—a father, a natural mentor, and a man who has worked incredibly hard to rebuild his life.

When Charles first met our team inside the jail, he didn’t expect much. But he kept talking with our staff each week, and those conversations opened the door to something new. In THRIVE, he became the person others looked to—asking thoughtful questions, encouraging his peers, and putting his full effort into every skill he learned. His determination was matched only by his kindness.

Today, just months after coming home, Charles is working full time installing solar panels. He shows up early, supports his crew, and takes pride in building a future his daughter can look up to. His progress is real, hard-earned, and deeply inspiring.

Your gift makes stories like his possible. Thank you for helping our neighbors build stability, purpose, and the chance to begin again.