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WHO IS SISTERHEARTS

SisterHearts Decarceration Program is focused on providing formerly incarcerated individuals with a safe environment to achieve their goals with dignity. The program is centered around decarceration, offering a space for healing while rehumanizing those suffering from the trauma of  incarceration. SisterHearts also provides personal development training, transportation, bank account support, driver’s license support and other resources to assist returning citizens as they reintegrate into society. 

SisterHearts is a supportive community network of compassionate people and organizations working towards dismantling a failing prison system that too often contributes to recidivism. SisterHearts, Inc. was founded in June 2014 as an innovative, community-driven response to the challenge of reducing recidivism and crime in New Orleans, Louisiana.

With over 300 participants and one percent (1%) recidivism rate, SisterHearts has proven that its decarceration approach is transformational and a successful means to reverse the trauma of incarceration. SisterHearts serves as a bridge for inmates to cross into society and for the community to be supportive of disenfranchised individuals. Maryam Henderson-Uloho and her SisterHearts decarceration program have become internationally recognized. SisterHearts, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation under the IRS 501(c) (3) status operating in the State of Louisiana.

OUR VALUES

  • COMMUNITY

    Community is the backbone of SisterHearts. The community is how and where we heal, grow, educate, and create impact. This sense of community is how we can reduce recidivism one former inmate at a time.

  • INCLUSIVITY

    An inclusive culture from within, where formerly incarcerated individuals can be transparent about their true selves, SisterHearts focuses on providing a transitional workspace and environment that is understanding of their trauma and supportive of their personal growth and change. We are committed to being an open and welcoming brand that breaks and eliminates barriers to diversity & inclusion.

  • TRANSPARENCY

    Trust and integrity are essential elements in our decarceration process. From the beginning, we have been open, honest, and accessible in our communications and relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

  • GROWTH

    For individuals, SisterHearts aims to cultivate the strength to implement intentions and overcome old habits and patterns. As a company, SisterHearts is built to evolve and develop communities and systems.

  • AUTHENTICITY

    We have been and will always be 100% real. Our experiences and stories are the inspiring forces that drive SisterHearts’ existence. We believe in the power of people and the connections we create and maintain, and that can happen only when we can be our true authentic selves.

  • DIVERSITY

    Diversity is extremely important to SisterHearts. We have people of all genders and from different ethnic and racial backgrounds on all levels of our organization: board, staff, and volunteers. All races and genders are welcomed at SisterHearts. We plan to continue ensuring diversity on all levels of the organization.

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Maryam Henderson Uloho

    CEO & FOUNDER

    PROFILE

  • Anthony Taylor

    DECARCERATION SPECIALIST

    PROFILE

  • Renea Tanner

    BRAND DIRECTOR & CCO

    PROFILE