Our Mission
"The Chad Lake Foundation is dedicated to supporting the recovery and successful reintegration of individuals who have struggled with addiction or who have been involved with the criminal justice system. We aim to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can access resources and services designed to help them overcome addiction, develop life skills, and achieve their goals. Our goal is to empower individuals to lead healthy and fulfilling lives and contribute positively to their communities."
The Chad Lake Foundation Values:
1. Compassion - We strive to treat every individual with empathy, understanding, and kindness, recognizing that they are human beings with inherent worth and dignity.
2. Respect - We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their past experiences or current circumstances.
3. Empowerment - We are committed to empowering individuals to take control of their lives, make positive changes, and achieve their goals.
4. Integrity - We conduct ourselves with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all our interactions and operations.
5. Collaboration - We recognize that no single individual or organization can solve the complex challenges of addiction and incarceration alone, and we collaborate with partners to achieve our mission.
6. Inclusivity - We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that embraces diversity and promotes equity and social justice.
7. Innovation - We are committed to pursuing innovative and evidence-based approaches to addiction and recovery, continually seeking to improve our programs and services.
Information & Facts
Mass Incarceration is a major problem in the United States.
The United States has over 2 million people incarcerated, which is by far more than any other country in the world.
The rates of recidivism are 70% in the US, which is also higher than anywhere else in the world. This means that seven out of ten people who walk out of prison will be rearrested within two to five years.
Statistics show that 95% of people who are currently incarcerated will eventually be released one day.
It is imperative to rehabilitate these individuals prior to their release and to remove the barriers once they come home.
The Chad Lake Foundation (CLF) is dedicated to developing and implementing programs to help these individuals be successful upon their release.
