Who We Are
Britney Allen Jones, Founder and CEO of The Chad Lake Foundation (CLF) is a previously incarcerated individual who has been directly impacted by addiction and the criminal justice system in many ways. Britney's father, Charles Lee Allen died in 2011 at the age of 42 while incarcerated. Britney's brother, Chad Lake Raymond died on Mother's Day (May 9, 2021) at 31 years old due to the medical negligence of the prison he was in for years.
Chad suffered from substance use disorder (SUD), also known as addiction. Chad was not privileged enough to have been offered services to help with this disorder because he was in prison for almost 10 years and treatment is not an option for most inmates. Many people have no compassion for someone who uses drugs and so often, people are punished for using drugs. Chad died from a completely treatable disease.
Britney and her family have turned their pain into passion and created this non-profit organization to help raise awareness on the injustices occurring inside the prison walls, promote education on the disease concept of addiction, reduce the stigma associated with SUD, and help to reduce recidivism by developing and implementing programs to help individuals achieve and maintain sobriety inside and outside prison walls. Providing the appropriate resources to inmates before their release could help reduce recidivism and successfully reintegrate these individuals back into their communities as productive members of society.
In Loving Memory of
Charles Lee Allen
May 08, 1968 - Dec 09, 2011
In Loving Memory of
Chad Lake Raymond
April 27, 1990 - May 09, 2021
Goals For The Chad Lake Foundation
1. Reduce recidivism: One of the primary goals of The Chad Lake Foundation is to support inmates and to reduce recidivism rates by providing access to resources and support that help individuals overcome addiction, develop life skills, and successfully reintegrate into society.
2. Provide education and skills training: The Chad Lake Foundation strives to provide education and training programs to help individuals acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to secure employment and become self-sufficient.
3. Foster community connections: The Chad Lake Foundation aims to facilitate community connections for individuals leaving incarceration, helping them build a network of support and access resources to meet their basic needs.
4. Promote mental health and wellness: The Chad Lake Foundation will provide resources and referrals to counseling and mental health services to help individuals address underlying mental health issues that may contribute to addiction and criminal behavior.
5. Address underlying trauma: The Chad Lake Foundation will provide resources and community partner referrals that offer trauma-informed care, and recognizes and addresses the underlying trauma that may have contributed to an individual's addiction or criminal behavior.
6. Advocate for policy change: The Chad Lake Foundation will advocate for policy changes and prison reforms that address the root causes of addiction and incarceration and promote access to resources and support for impacted individuals and families.
7. Evaluate program effectiveness: The Chad Lake Foundation will conduct ongoing evaluations of its programs and services to ensure they are effective in achieving their intended outcomes and make necessary adjustments to improve program effectiveness.
Vision Statement
"Our vision is to help individuals impacted by addiction and incarceration have access to the resources and support they need to overcome their challenges, rebuild their lives, and contribute positively to society. We believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change, and we are committed to helping them unlock their potential. Through our programs and services, we strive to create a culture of recovery, healing, and empowerment that inspires individuals to make positive changes in their lives and restore families and relationships with others."
