about us

We are people committed to disrupting recidivism.

Dedicated to fostering transformative change by addressing employment, mental health, substance abuse, criminal behaviors, and social reintegration challenges.

Our Mission

To reduce recidivism through compassionate and innovative instruction.

Empowering restored citizens to contribute meaningfully to themselves, their families, and the broader community.

Our Vision

To collaborate with partners to develop a comprehensive re-entry pipeline.

With a foundation of evidence-based practices and community support, the Lives Worth Saving Foundation is poised to create lasting change in Columbus, Ohio. Supporting this initiative means contributing directly to breaking cycles of incarceration and violence, fostering a community where individuals and families can thrive. Together, we can help rewrite the stories of countless lives.

Our PARTNERS

Meet our board

The Board of Directors of The Lives Worth Saving Foundation is deeply committed to the individuals and communities it serves. Through strategic leadership, collaborative decision-making, and dedicated oversight, Board members uphold the Foundation's mission to support justice-involved individuals and at-risk youth. Their work ensures the delivery of impactful programs that promote healing, work readiness, and sustainable change. Serving voluntarily, the Board demonstrates its dedication by guiding initiatives that reduce recidivism, enhance mental health awareness, and foster community reintegration—ensuring that every life touched by the Foundation is recognized as one worth saving.