Who is eligible?
Any person that has been formerly incarcerated or is currently on probation.
What does Ralph Gants Project provide?
- A backpack and care package. Receive a backpack with necessities like personal hygiene products, socks, hats, gloves, etc.;
- Transportation certificate. Receive a certificate for up to $50 worth of transportation;
- Community resource navigation. Consult with a Reentry Services Coordinator to map out your goals around housing, employment, family, etc. Reentry Services Coordinators help you connect with resources in your community; and
- Public benefits coordination. Get MassHealth, State ID, SNAP, Social Security…work with a Public Benefits Coordinator to make applications to benefits that you are eligible for.
Where are the Support Centers?
There are 18 Community Justice Support Centers in Massachusetts. You can find locations on Mass.gov.
How long does it take?
Initial intakes at the Support Center may require a visit of an hour or more. Once an intake is conducted staff can schedule appointments to meet to work on goals you would like to achieve. You can visit the Support Center to get help for whatever it is you need, and you can come as often or as little as you like.
What does it cost?
Visiting the Support Center is completely free.
Will my Probation Officer know if I don’t show up?
Participation in the Ralph Gants Project is completely voluntary. The law does not allow your participation in the Ralph Gants Project to be used against you regarding your probation or parole supervision.
Sending Clients to the Community Justice Support Center to Participate in the Ralph Gants Project- Referral Contacts
Below, please find the email address of the person that will serve as referral coordinator for clients coming into the Support Center for the Ralph Gants Project. Should you have any questions, please contact the Support Center directly or email community.justice@jud.state.ma.us.