Former Inmate Finds Fresh Start in Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office Kitchen Role

Former inmate finds fresh start in Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office kitchen role

Wendy Morelli, a former inmate, now cooks for Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office via the New Beginning Program to help ex-offenders rebuild their lives.

‘The focus is dignity’ - For former inmates, St. Vincent de Paul program offers a fresh start

Ricardo Salgado felt lost when he walked out of a federal penitentiary three months ago.For the past 20 years, Salgado had been locked inside a walled complex where time seemed to stand still.When he got out, things were different than how he’d left them.Beyond the barbed wire fences and prison routine, Salgado found himself immersed in a cashless world, dictated by iPhones, where even vending machines required a credit card.He had to start a ne…

Society of St. Vincent de Paul announces outreach sessions | The Highland County Press

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) in Hillsboro has announced their outreach sessions for the month of July.