Longmont nonprofit The Reentry Initiative announces passing of founder Deborah Simmons

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Longmont nonprofit The Reentry Initiative announces passing of founder Deborah Simmons

Longmont nonprofit The Reentry Initiative is mourning the loss of its founder, Deborah Simmons, who died last week from pancreatic cancer at age 72. Founded in 2016, The Reentry Initiative helps formerly incarcerated people build crime-free lives. The nonprofit offers housing and employment assistance, mental health counseling, and educational opportunities to those leaving the criminal justice system. Simmons drew from her own experiences with …