The Shepard McCaskill Foundation has selected Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry (Keyway) as an inaugural recipient of a grant which provides approximately $550,000 over the course of two years, primarily to be used for general operating expenses and staff wellness initiatives.
The Shepard McCaskill Foundation established the grant as part of its efforts to aid reentry and supportive services for justice-involved individuals and their families.
“We chose Keyway as one of our first recipients because we were impressed with their holistic approach to supporting women transitioning out of incarceration,” Shepard and McCaskill said in a release.
“They have shown tremendous success in reducing recidivism and in helping these women reenter the community and reunite with their families. We’re glad to provide unrestricted funds to help this remarkable organization increase its capacity to serve St. Louis women and families.”
April Foster, Keyway executive director., said the organization is “thrilled to receive this grant and deeply grateful to the Shepard McCaskill Foundation.”
“Recognizing that the majority of women in jail and prisons are mothers, we understand that their success upon reentry strengthens families and transforms communities. This grant empowers us to make an even more significant generational impact.”
