building a legacy of strong families for generations to come

The ridge project

ADULT DIVISION

We are a nonprofit dedicated to helping justice-involved families through character-based programming, social skills, entrpeunership opportuinities and workforce skills to men and women in Ohio.

YOUTH DIVISION

Our award-winning youth division serves schools, youth detention centers and after school programs throughout Ohio with evidence-based programming that equips participants to own responsibility for their actions, and prepares them to live a life of honor and integrity.

Transforming families and communities 

For 25 years, we have been committed to breaking generational cycles of incarceration in families and communities throughout Ohio. Through award-winning programming and case management, we are helping Ohioans create new legacies for themselves and their families. 

Annual gala

Thursday, March 27, 2025

 

Best Practice

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Services

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Re-entry approved

We are re-entry approved in the State of Ohio

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Services

Evidence Based

We collaborate with diverse organizations and evaluators, ensuring efficacy and results. Our commitment to outcome-driven work transforms those we serve.

Best Practice

Our suite of Character-based and communication programs are best-practice and award-winning, providing transformational curricual to Ohio. 

Re-entry Approved

We are proud to partner with TYRO to deliver re-entry approved programming throughout Ohio’s instutions and community centers.

"Being a TYRO is a lifestyle... I look forward for opportunities to prove myself a TYRO. "

TYRO Christopher Bradford

"This program is amazing. I am proud to be a part of something great. I'm now the the father I've always wanted to be."

TYRO Danny Clark

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Phone

(419) 278-0092

Address

J169 St Rt 65

McClure, OH, 43534

“We are building a legacy of strong families for generations to come.”