September 18–19 · Boulder + Live Online

They’re coming home from prison with hope and a plan. Will you help them succeed?

From coast to coast

People in facilities across the country are preparing their reentry plans right now.

They are doing their part inside. They need prepared people on the outside when they come home.

3,568
Unique Learners
16,997
Total Hours Spent
1,318
Learners Requesting Connection With a Faith-Based Group
788
Open to the First Available Group

Edovo analytics last updated



Right now, more than 1,300 people on our waiting list are preparing for life after prison and asking to be matched with a faith community. Be part of changing a life.

Join us in Boulder, CO for 2 days of inspiration and learning and get started on the path to be matched with an inmate waiting to hear from you!

Three ways to help someone come home.

You don’t need to choose before you register. Come find the role that fits.

Letter Writer

It’s hard to imagine the joy of being valued simply for your words of hope and kindness. Deepen your faith—or simply offer comfort—to someone living where little comfort exists.

In-Person Support

Feel the deep satisfaction of offering compassion and friendship—reminding someone that life after prison has value and helping them find purpose and belonging in community.

Community Reentry Partner

They’re coming home. Will your congregation or organization join local reentry partners in connecting returning neighbors with the resources, relationships, and belonging they need now?

You won’t do this alone. Embraced:Fully provides structured onboarding, expert-led training, careful screening and matching, and ongoing support.

Hear from people who know what coming home takes.

The gift this work gives your heart is beyond words. Find out for yourself through real stories from people who experienced incarceration and, with the right support, built successful lives and organizations.

Carlos Vasquez

Carlos Vasquez

Decades inside. Now a speaker, author, and CEO.

Letty Lorona

Letty Lorona

Case manager with Restoring Citizens.

Richard Miles

Richard Miles

Wrongfully incarcerated 15 years. Now a CEO and advocate.

Rey Aguilar

Rey Aguilar

Decades inside. Now a trainer and mentor.

Rob Smith

Rob Smith

Years inside. Now directs a reentry organization.

George Chappell

George Chappell

Decades inside. Now CEO of Restoring Citizens.

Sister Mary Sean Hodges

Sister Mary Sean Hodges

Reentry ministry pioneer.

Al Cruz

Al Cruz

Paroled after 28 years. Now supports parole preparation with PREP.

Participants at the 2025 Embraced & Empowered Conference reaching upward together

Two days to learn, explore and connect.

Hear real stories. Learn responsible support. Leave knowing how to help.

Important dates and details:

  • Dates: September 18–19, 2026, 9 AM–4 PM (Mountain Time)
  • Location: University of Colorado Boulder and live on Zoom
  • Discounted hotel deadline: August 24, while rooms remain
  • In-person registration deadline: September 6
  • Zoom registration: Remains open after the in-person deadline

Pay what you can · In-person meals included

Register to attend in person or on Zoom and reserve your hotel room:

Choose your ticket
See speakers, agenda, venue & full conference details
Discounted hotel deadline: August 24, while rooms remain

Conference registration

Choose your ticket

Select in-person or live online, choose the amount that fits, and continue through secure checkout here on the page.


All faiths and no faith welcome. Come alone or with a group. Attendance does not guarantee a volunteer match.

Want to know how many people coming home to your area are seeking connection? View the Reentry Tracker →